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Cathy Collins’s Arkansas getaway came with this stunning dining table and hutch.

ON THE COVER The DeGhettos’ Arizona living room is equal parts rough-hewn and plush. See page 70 for more. Photograph by Victoria Pearson

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54 Living History, Refined Sawyer Smith and Alex Chang saw their 1830s farmhouse in New York State as an opportunity to step back in time. By Sarah Engler

62 A Cottage Revival When Cathy Collins finally got her hands on this neglected Arkansas bungalow, she created an inspired Victorian retreat. By Miranda Silva

70 Rustic & Relaxed Elements of French and American country style blend together in Michelle and Scott DeGhetto’s Arizona home. By Liesl Schillinger

78 Small Town, Big Appetite Fed up with driving 30 miles for fresh produce, two women opened a lunch counter and corner store in their Mississippi town, which had neither. By Alexe van Beuren

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Collecting 29 Find These Keepers Country

Living Fair vendors share the next big thing in vintage scores.

32 What Is It? What Is It Worth?Awesome appraisals, from a 1920s fire helmet to a Biller Bros. circus poster valued at $450

Idea Notebook35 Get Crafty! Thrifty little upgrades

for key chains, kitchen cast-offs, mason jars, and more

39 Bold Facelifts for Blank WallsThink beyond the usual paintings and photographs. These five distinctive ideas will elevate your decor to the next level.

9 Spring cleaning tips that stand the test of time, a $3 rug, and more

Fresh Picks19 Whimsical Windsors The iconic

country chair gets a spiffy update in unexpected shapes and shades.

22 A Notch Above This batch of fine, handcrafted cutting boards is anything but workaday.

24 Prints Charming Repetition enjoys a renaissance on these kaleidoscope-patterned goods.

26 Puddle Jumpers Give traditional knee-highs the boot in favor of kicky, cropped versions.

What’s Country Now Out and About43 Taking the Waters Hot springs

prove Mother Nature wanted us to luxuriate at spas.

46 Ask a Country Vet Dr. Rob Sharp on cats who fight, and more

50 Real Estate Sampler Frontier style lives on in these rustic log homes.

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53 Simple Country Pleasures85 Home Cooking Seasonal recipes

to prepare the ultimate brunch94 Shop Guide96 Portrait of America This 66-year-

old California bookbinder repairs and renews the printed page.

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Dear Country Living...What you thought of our December/January issue, plus two devoted pets!

I enjoyed peeking into Serena Thompson’s home near Spokane and getting a glimpse of her holiday decor [above]. I was also thrilled to see the skating rink in Shoreline, Washington. Thank you for remem-bering those of us who live out West!

—Mindy Hardwick, Lake Stevens, Washington

The simplicity and authenticity of your holiday issue is such a welcome con-trast to the chaos in the stores. Thanks!

—Dominique Avery, West Simsbury, Connecticut

I was so excited by the toast servers you featured in your Collecting section last issue. While cleaning out my parents’ basement, I found one shaped like a wishbone. We expect it to bring us good luck each morning!

—Amy Munson, Roswell, Georgia

Thank you for choosing an Akita as your pet of the month. Hopefully more families will welcome this intelligent and loyal breed of dog into their homes. There are so many of these giant puff balls in rescue shelters!

—Beth Seube, Hamilton, New Jersey

I love, love, love Country Living and always attempt your craft projects. But not all of them turn out as well as the honeycomb wreath—made from toilet-paper tubes—sparked by your Idea Notebook in December/January! I spray-painted mine silver and placed a sheer metallic ribbon on top for hanging. I am very proud of it. Thanks for inspiring me to turn something so ordinary into a work of art.

—Danielle Costa-McCobb, Bridgewater, New Jersey

“Northern Exposure” was great. My Swedish heritage really made me appreciate the clean, simple lines. All the red and white was gorgeous, and I loved the Dala horses!

—Sharon Mockler, Tewksbury, Massachusetts

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what’s country nowThe best the countryside has to offer this month, plus maple candies

Ten years ago, a New York State librarian had the nifty idea of add-ing seed packets to his branch’s offerings—a project that’s blossomed into the Hudson Valley Seed Library (members borrow organic, heirloom seeds and return them after harvest-ing). Since then, the trend’s taken root. Find a state-by-state list of more than 150 like-minded programs at richmondgrowsseeds.org.

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Bargain of the MonthCozy up your floor with this adorable $3 RUG!

Give your kitchen a farmhouse makeover at a knockout price. Ikea’s machine-washable cotton rug comes in eight bold color combinations, including striking red and black stripes. ($2.99; 22"W x 32"L; ikea.com for stores)

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Old-School Cleaning TipsA homesteading manual from 1829, The Frugal Housewife, by writer-activist Lydia Maria Child, has been reissued 184 years after its first printing ($22.99; Andrews McMeel). So we mined the guide for unexpected hints that still hold up:

Use strong and spicy smells (like pepper, red-cedar chips, or tobacco) to repel moths from chests and drawers.

Restore tarnished brass kettles with a DIY rinse of salt and vinegar (very little elbow grease required!).

Instead of washing mar-ble, dust it, then remove spots with an oiled cloth and rub dry with a rag.

Shake out carpets often—the more you do, the longer they wear; the dirt that collects underneath grinds out the threads.

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Making a Country LivingDori Ross gives classic Vermont MAPLE PRODUCTS a gourmet upgrade.

When Dori Ross set out to launch a business, she found her inspiration

right next door. Two neighboring families in Vermont’s Mad River Valley—the Vasseurs and the Hartshorns—had been sugaring for generations, but sold their syrup in lackluster opaque plastic jugs. Ross, a former marketing manager, thought they could do better. So in 2012, she partnered with both families to form Tonewood Maple.

FIRST STEPS Ross hired a Boston firm to design modern packaging, selecting glass bottles to showcase the syrup’s various hues. She also enlisted local candy makers to create maple wafers, flakes, and cubes.

BRANCHING OUT The entrepreneur approached area boutiques and started selling at farmers’ markets. Then, she attended a trade show in Washington, D.C.—and nabbed 20 new accounts.

BIG BREAK Last year, Stonewall Kitchen and Barneys New York picked up the line. “There’s so much potential for small-scale producers,” Ross says. “I feel fortunate to play a part in their incredible histories.”

‘‘I want to tell the sugar makers’ stories and support forest stewardship.’’ —Dori Ross

ABOVE Dori Ross and her pup check on one of the Vasseur family’s heirloom sap buckets. LEFT Tonewood sells single-source syrup, flakes, cream, and cubes. ($12.99 to $28.99 each; tonewoodmaple.com) FAR LEFT Jason Vasseur boils sap with his family in their century-old sugarhouse.

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1925 An ad in a trade mag nets so many orders, Estwing opens his own factory.

1940s Despite nationwide steel rationing, the War Production Board allows the company to operate, owing in part to its lifetime guarantee.

1969 Neil Armstrong uses the brand’s geology pick to train for his moon mission.

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Antique treasures and what they’re worth—including a $450 circus poster

Find These KeepersCountry Living Fair vendors share the next big thing in vintage scores.

Red LanternsWHY “Vintage camping lanterns from the 1940s and ’50s add a warm cabin feel to mudrooms,” says Patrick Kenny, of south porchantiques.com. “Buy ones that work, in case of blackouts!”

EXPECT TO PAY $10 for an unmarked model (like the one above left), and $40 for a gently scuffed Coleman

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When it comes to forecasting the future of collectibles, we prefer to set aside our crystal ball and tap the top vendors from the Country Living Fairs. The items here are poised to skyrocket—so get ’em now, while the getting’s good. From medals with merit to lantern lights, these beauties—forged from sturdy materials like wood, leather, and brass—will outlast any trend.

Turned-Wood CandlesticksWHY “Since they’re handmade, no two of these early-19th-century gems are exactly alike,” says Scarlett Scales-Tingas, of scarlettscales.com.EXPECT TO PAY From $20 for one to $75 for a pair

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Military and Sports MedalsWHY “I love rescuing medals, because people worked hard to earn them,” says Jenni Bowlin, of jbsfleamarket.com. “Their markings—these are from the 1930s to the ’60s—make them easy to date.”EXPECT TO PAY $10 for a 1940s Boy Scout medal; $35 for a World War II “good conduct” award

Painted ScalesWHY “This kitchen model from the 1930s [left] can be used to weigh any kind of food,” says Lisa Maughmer, of myurban farmhouse.com. “The one from the ’50s [below] determines if an egg is indeed ‘extra large.’” EXPECT TO PAY $20 to $60 apiece

Miniature BooksWHY “Over 25 million Little Leather Library books were sold between 1916 and 1926,” explains Tricia LeTempt-Gray, of thereddoorantiques .com. “During World War I, they were especially popular with soldiers for their convenient, four-inch size.”EXPECT TO PAY $30 each


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WHAT IT IS: 1960 ENID COLLINS POCKETBOOKTexas designer Enid Collins debuted her line of hand-painted wooden purses festooned with sequins and various glittery objects in the early 1960s. Thanks to a letter preserved inside, we know that this one was donated to a church bazaar in 1960 by none other than Lady Bird Johnson (hence the donkey, a symbol of the Democratic party). Collins collectors are very picky, and condition is everything— even an affiliation with the former FLOTUS can’t make up for extensive wear along the edges. Still, it’s a fascinating conversation piece.

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This clock belonged to my mother, and before that, her father. Do you know if it’s valuable? —C.D., Bishop, Georgia

WHAT IT IS: CIRCA-1880S ANSONIA MANTEL CLOCKThe Ansonia clock company was founded near Derby, Connecticut, in 1850 by Anson Phelps, an importer of brass, copper, and tin. Within 30 years, the firm was issuing more than 200 different models, including your hand-some, walnut-cased Renaissance Revival timekeeper. By World War I, competition among clock producers had heated up, and an attempt at price- cutting by Ansonia led to massive debt; the manufacturer eventually closed up shop in 1929. In working order, this circa-1880s antique could command $350. Sadly, your relic no longer ticks or tocks, which lowers the value significantly. But it would make a striking addition to any mantelpiece.


My grandfather was a firefighter, and I inherited this old helmet from him. What can you tell me about it?

—J.W., San Jose, California

WHAT IT IS: 1920S ALUMINUM FIRE HATIn the 1830s, volunteer firefighter Henry Gratacap pioneered a wide-

brimmed cap designed to keep water out of blaze busters’ eyes. In 1869, he sold his outfit to Cairns & Brother, which manufactured

this aluminum model and continues to make toppers worn by fire-fighters today. The leather badge—which identified a man’s company—tells us that yours was used on Truck 1 in Alexandria, Virginia. While it’s not in great shape, as a family heirloom, the cap is priceless.


I purchased this print at an auction for $300. Did I get my money’s worth? —C.C., Danbury, Connecticut

WHAT IT IS: CIRCA-1950 BILLER BROS. CIRCUS POSTERYou sure did! The heyday of touring circuses wound down around the mid-1920s, but in 1948, a New Yorker named Arthur Sturmak decided the show must go on. He and two siblings called their outfit the Biller Bros. (in honor of Arthur’s circus performer wife, Betty Biller) and hit the road with an act that required 41 GMC trucks and 29 trailers. Hype men traveled ahead to plaster fences with posters like this one plugging the coming attraction. Despite some early successes, fickle crowds and financial woes caused the brothers to dim the lights after 1951. Given that these flyers were meant to be temporary, yours is in excellent condition.


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Get Crafty!yThrifty little upgrades for key chains, kitchen

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These charming accessories don’t require any special tools to create. We simply gathered up four key rings and strung on: a brass cow tag, a plastic toy calf, a two-inch wooden printing block, and a couple vintage skeleton keys. A key ring can loop directly through the holes of the cow tag and skeleton keys; for the calf and printing block, just center and screw in a metal eye hook with your hands, then link the key ring through (key rings, $2.17 for 25; 1" diam.; eye hooks, 59 cents for 20; 5/8"; zorotools.com).For similar fobs, head to Michaels for the calf figurine ($2.99; michaels .com for stores), and search Etsy or eBay for tags, blocks, and keys (from $3 each).

Make four key fobs in five minutes flat.

Clever do-it-yourself projects, plus surprising wall treatments that wow

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What truly elevates this idea from contributing editor Cathe Holden is the 3-D stitching that makes these graphics pop. (Just check out the close-up at right.) Create a masterpiece from your own sack, or nab a vintage one from eBay for about $10.STEP ONE Use a seam rip-per to open the bag along the seams, so you’re left with a flat piece of fabric. Hand-wash, and press with an iron.STEP TWO Embroider the words and images as desired, matching your embroidery floss to the bag’s colors. (For stitching tips and instructions, see dmc-usa.com/education.)STEP THREE Center your bag on a blank canvas board—choose a board that allows for at least two inches of the bag’s fabric to wrap around all sides (from $4.69 for 9"W x 12"H; cheapjoes.com). Apply Shurtape double-sided car-pet tape to the board’s side and back edges ($4.98; 13/8"W x 42'L; lowes.com).STEP FOUR Tightly wrap the bag around the board, pressing it firmly against the tape; then trim away any excess fabric along the back. Add picture-hanging hard-ware to the back of the board (if desired) and display.

Feed and flour sacks become embroidered wall art.

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Give matchboxes a novel makeover. These delightful little volumes (inspired by Heather Mann of dollarstorecrafts .com) throw the book at desktop clutter. To transform ordinary matchboxes into match-“book” containers, print all five dust-jacket images, sized to fit basic 300-count matchboxes, from countryliving.com/matchboxcovers. Cut out and adhere the covers and pages to your matchboxes using spray mount. Then fill ’em up with the items referenced on the spines, and shelve.

You’ll flip your lid for these witty coasters.For once, the ubiquitous mason jar isn’t the star of a DIY hack—we focused on its cap instead. First, gather four lids: We used weathered zinc ones ($1.65 each; 3 1/4" diam.; candlesoylutions .com). Place your lids upside down on top of adhesive cork shelf liner ($7.99; 12"W x 4'L; containerstore.com).Trace around the lids with a pen, then cut out the cir-cles. Next, stamp an image into the center of each cork circle—ours references the classic Ball jar—using solvent-based ink, which won’t smear when wet (stamp, $8.75; 1"W x 2"L; dragonflybuzz.etsy.com. StazOn solvent ink pad, $7.99; hobbylobby.com). Let the ink dry at least one minute, then peel the back-ing off the cork circles, affix within the lids, and crack open a cold one.

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Think beyond the usual poster, painting, and photograph trifecta. These five distinctive ideas take your home to the next level.

Behold the magic of vintage mirrors.

Hankering for loads of glamour on the cheap? This cache of small-scale 1950s looking glasses adds up to one majorly

sparkling focal point. The dark-green paint and matching velvet settee practically fade into the background, while the loose

symmetry creates an orderly, knockout effect.

Bold Facelifts for Blank Walls


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➤ Curate by theme.That age-old decorating man-tra still holds true: Group like with like for maximum impact. Even an assortment of kitschy, oceanic trays achieves a certain grandeur when they’re hung as a tight bunch.

Look closely, because this dramatic classical-style cabinet filled with drawers and boxes is actually a 19th-century theater backdrop that continues to triumph as trompe l’oeil art. Hunt down these realistic murals online, using search terms such as “hand-painted backdrop” or “trompe l’oeil mural.” For more-immediate gratification, check out the 6'W x 8'4"H bibliothèque mural—just $65—at muralstop.com.

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➤ Turn humble hand tools into

a winning composition.Supplies like scissors, clippers, letter openers, wooden drafting triangles, and more take on utilitarian beauty when neatly aligned above a desk. And from a practical standpoint, you’ll always be able to see clearly which tools you have on hand.

Adapted from the book Creative Spaces, by Geraldine James. Text copyright © 2013 by Geraldine James. Photographs by Andrew Wood. Reprinted by permission of CICO Books, an imprint of Ryland Peters & Small

➤ Tweak the concept of art.A color-splotched palette, leaned casually against a wall, is an unexpected—yet visu-ally compelling—alternative to a finished canvas. Comb antiques malls for the real deal, or dash off your own by playing around with paint combinations on a salvaged board.

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Dramatic vistas! Tickling bubbTaking the Waters

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➤Ojo Caliente, New Mexico Indigenous Southwestern tribes bathed in Ojo’s healing waters for ages, and in 1868, the first bathhouse was built on this rocky desert site. Today, visitors can bask in 11 pools—all fed by a natural aquifer, whose 80- to 109-degree waters contain iron and trace minerals believed to relieve everything from digestive troubles to skin conditions. Prefer a solo soak? Reserve one of Ojo’s cliffside suites with a private outdoor tub (from $139 a night; ojospa.com). While you’re there Feast on tender house-made pork tamales and chiles rellenos at Rancho de Chimayó, a 48-year-old family-run New Mexican restaurant just a 45-minute drive away (ranchodechimayo.com).

➤ Pagosa Springs, Colorado Fueled by the world’s deepest geother-mal hot spring, this resort’s 23 terraced mineral baths overlook the mountain-lined San Juan River. Overnight stays come with 24-hour access to the pools—for gazing at shooting stars (from $199 a night; pagosahotsprings.com).While you’re there Book a detoxifying full-body seaweed wrap—it includes a hearty, circulation-revving scalp massage—at the on-site day spa. If you’re looking for a true Rocky Mountain high, the hotel also offers hot-air-balloon rides.

➤The Omni Homestead Resort, Hot Springs, Virginia After a three-week stint in 1818 to soothe his rheumatism, Thomas Jefferson praised this property’s Allegheny Mountain hot springs as among the best in America. The crystal-clear water stays a body-warm 98.6 degrees year-round, and the sodium content is so high, you’ll float. Plus, the Homestead Resort itself, a National Historic Landmark with Ionic columns, is straight out of a fairy tale (from $180 a night; thehomestead.com). While you’re there Browse the vintage furniture and textiles at Ashwood School Antiques—it’s chock-full of local estate-sale scores (540-839-2348).

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➤ Banff Upper Hot Springs, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada Perched 5,200 feet above sea level in Banff National Park, this bathhouse has been around since 1932 and offers stun-ning views of the Canadian Rockies, along with plunge baths, steam rooms, and soaking tubs that reach 104 degrees (hotspring.ca). Spend the night

➤Boiling River, Yellowstone

National Park, Wyoming Once a hangout for in-the-know park rangers, this spot’s still one of Yellowstone’s best-kept secrets. Three miles south of the park’s north entrance—and half a mile from the parking area—a rock wall and billowy clouds mark the location where a thermal spring with temperatures of up to 140 degrees clashes with the colder water of the Gardner River, creating a series of hot tubs—from super-hot to tepid. Get a room at Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel and you’ll be able to watch elk graze outside your window (from $87 a night; yellowstonenationalparklodges.com). While you’re there Sign up for a rollicking rafting trip on the Yellowstone River (paradiserafting.com). Then chill out with a thin-crust pie at Yellowstone Pizza Company in Gardiner, Montana, where bison numbers among the exotic, locally sourced toppings (406-848-9991).

Lake Agnes Tea House, where guests have been enjoying pots of Earl Grey and fresh-baked treats since 1905 (lakeagnesteahouse.com).

at Alberta’s Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, a sprawling, 125-year-old Scottish-style castle (from $269 a night; fairmont.com/banff-springs). While you’re there Drive 45 minutes on the scenic Trans-Canada Highway to the ethereal turquoise waters of Lake Louise. Feeling energetic? Follow the 2¼-mile trail up to the

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Q Even when he’s clean, my horse is surrounded by

flies. I’ve heard giving him garlic will repel insects—is it true?

—A.O., Parkersburg, West Virginia

A There are a lot of claims about the benefits of feeding garlic to

horses, but most can’t be substantiated. What we do know, and what can be sci-entifically proven, is that garlic—onions and chives, too—can be dangerous, because it contains N-propyl disulfide, a chemical compound that’s toxic to some species, including horses, cows, and dogs. If a horse consumes garlic daily, deformities called Heinz bodies will develop in his red blood cells. The animal’s spleen will recognize these changed cells and get rid of them, effectively causing anemia and all the problems that come along with it: weakness, loss of stamina, and a decrease in a horse’s ability to resist disease. Research shows that high doses of garlic will bring about these red-cell deformities quickly, but we aren’t sure if exposure to very low doses over a long time will have the same result. That said, the vitamin and mineral benefits of garlic are minuscule, and the claims that it repels insects are questionable.

So I would ask this: Why risk it? Especially when local feed stores carry any number of approved topical repellents that’ll be more effective. If face flies are an issue and you want a nonchemical cure, a fly mask is an easy—and safe—solution.

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dogs called Wisdom Panel (wisdompanel.com). For about 80 bucks, you can order a kit online. All you have to do is swab the inside of your dog’s cheek and mail in the sample, and in two to three weeks, you’ll find out the most likely breeds of both his parents and grandparents. The science behind these tests is sound, and breed information is constantly being added to the company’s genetic database, allowing for even more accuracy.

Another lab, DDC Veterinary—a branch of the DNA Diagnostics Center (known for human paternity testing)—will conduct DNA analysis on purebred dogs, and can test for inherited traits or diseases (from $58; vetdnacenter.com). So the owner of a German shepherd could determine if his pet is at risk for degenerative myelopathy, which is common to the breed. Or you could test to predict the likelihood of your pooch’s puppies inheriting his long coat. DDC also provides testing for cats, birds, and horses. ◆

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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$130,000This ponderosa-pine abode from 1890 is located a quar-ter mile from Big Bear Lake in Fawnskin, California, where it once served as the town post office. The one- bedroom, 620-square-foot layout features bark-covered trim and a woodstove.AGENT: MICHAEL SANNES; 909-435-5155, REALESTATE-BIGBEAR.COM

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$359,900Set on the banks of the upper Delaware River in Narrowsburg, New York, this 2,000-square-foot Craftsman cabin dates to 1932 and has four bedrooms, plus details like patterned wood floors, beadboard cab-inetry, and oak paneling. AGENT: DIANNA GILBERT; 845-252-3547, PENNYORKREALESTATE.COM

$390,000Chestnut-log construction, ash and poplar floors, and two handsome stone fire-places make this 1786 four-bedroom in Nicholasville, Kentucky, special. Besides the 3,400-square-foot residence, the five acres boast a horse barn and a corral.AGENT: HILL PARKER; 859-608-8039, DOGTROTHILL.INFO

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Living History, RefinedSawyer Smith and Alex Chang saw their 1830s farmhouse in New York State as an opportunity to step back in time.

written by SARAH ENGLERphotographs by MAX KIM-BEEstyling by RAINA KATTELSON


Timson GreenBenjamin Moore

THIS PAGE A variety of collectibles— from blue Ball jars to tackle boxes—line the mudroom’s ledge.OPPOSITE PAGE The kitchen’s oak table and mismatched chairs are flea-market finds; the turn-of-the-century high chair (used by the couple’s 18-month-old son, Charlton) is a hand-me-down from a friend.

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or seven years, Sawyer Smith and Alex Chang lugged a space-hogging 1932 Magic Chef stove to not one, or two, but four New York City apart-

ments. “We even turned it into a TV stand,” recalls Smith, who purchased the relic based on his dream that one day they’d own a country house, where the nearly 600-pound stove would look perfect. In the end, their behemoth found its rightful throne: an 1830s farmhouse in Warnerville, New York. “I guess you could say I bought this house for the stove,” Smith jokes.

Initially, Chang wasn’t sold on the idea of a rural retreat, so he challenged the house-hunting Smith with “a list of strict criteria,” Smith explains. “Alex wanted a place with a long, curvy driveway, high on a hill, totally hid-den from the road.” Smith scoured real estate listings and bookended his fly-fishing trips in the Catskills with open houses—racking up 40 or 50 tours until he discovered this four-bedroom on 75 acres that fit the bill.

He and Chang, who run an old-fashioned general store in Jersey City, New Jersey, did a little detective work before restoring the weekend spot. “It had been practically abandoned for decades,” Smith says. “And we wanted to be true to the house’s spirit.” They scraped through layers of paint to determine the original color scheme, then replicated it. (continued on page 61)

LEFT The couple snapped up this 1932 Magic Chef—with six burners and two ovens—at Moon River Chattel in Brooklyn on a quixotic whim.BELOW Sawyer Smith (left)and Alex Chang play with their son, Charlton. The vin-tage Black Beauty rocking horse came from a nearby auction house.

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SEE SHOP GUIDE, page 94, to get the look of Smith and Chang’s living room.

“We wanted to be true to the house’s spirit,” says Sawyer Smith of

renovating and decorating the place.

The home’s remote loca-tion, on 75 acres, renders window treatments unnecessary. In the living room, mid-1800s home-spun blankets cover the wing chair, ottoman, and hardwood floor. The slipcovered sofa is from ABC Carpet & Home.

Montgomery WhiteBenjamin Moore(used on walls throughout)

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“I love cooking in the fireplace, like people did 200

years ago,” Smith says.

THIS PAGE Smith and Chang commissioned the living room’s Rumford fireplace. The Windsor chairs are from a vintage store in Hudson, New York.OPPOSITE PAGE Antique wash-boards, picked up at flea markets for $25 or so a pop, surround a turn-of-the-century telephone that still works!


An 1854 homespun blanket serves as the master bedroom’s headboard.

“My favorite textiles have the maker’s name or the date stitched into the

corners, like this one,” Smith says.


(continued from page 56) Smith also researched the property’s history at a local museum and archives. The couple rewired the electrical system, but replaced the midcentury toggles with push-button switches. Smith even hired a mason to create a 19th-century-style open fireplace, complete with a crane for hanging cast-iron pots. “I loved the idea of cooking in the fireplace, like people did 200 years ago,” he explains. “I made our last Thanksgiving turkey in there!”

That deep-rooted respect for the past influenced Smith and Chang’s decor choices, as well. (An obsessive antiquing habit didn’t hurt, either.) The duo has assembled a robust collection of country icons, from the wash-boards that cover one kitchen wall to the swaths of mid-1800s homespun fabric used as rugs, chair upholstery, and headboards. “My favorites,” says Smith, “have the maker’s name or date of completion stitched into the corners.” The most tech-forward device in the home may be their fully functional circa-1900 wooden telephone.

“We come here and feel completely transported to a different time,” Smith says. And those unplugged weekends have taken on a new depth since the arrival of Smith and Chang’s son, Charlton, now 18 months old. “We get up at 6 A.M., have breakfast, and light the fire,” Smith says. “Then we might go for a long walk or visit the Cooperstown Farmer’s Museum to see the animals. We experience a whole other layer of pleasure when we share these simple joys with him.” ◆

RIGHT A tufted ticking-stripe armchair sits beneath framed vintage butterfly specimens. The couple bought the brass hurricane lamp at a garage sale down the road.OPPOSITE PAGE In the master bedroom, Smith hung an 1854 textile in place of a headboard. The wall art is actually pressed sea kelp, purchased at a flea market during a vacation in Paris.

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When Cathy Collins finally got her hands on this neglected Arkansas bungalow, she created an inspired Victorian retreat.

ACottageRevival

written by MIRANDA SILVA | photographs by MARK LOHMAN | styling by SUNDAY HENDRICKSON


THIS PAGE Cathy and Jeff Collins bought this 1900 cottage furnished, but they saved only the pieces with potential or items that were stunning as is, like the sage cupboard and the chippy dining table.OPPOSITE PAGE A jug holds peonies and Queen Anne’s lace on a bedside table. The pine walls are original.

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e have an old-house fetish,” admits Cathy Collins, describ-

ing how she and her husband, Jeff, tend to fall in love with

dilapidated properties. In 2003, the Des Moines–based couple bought a getaway in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and soon began restoring a turn-of-the-century fixer-upper nearby. After wrapping up that project, Cathy, a high school Spanish teacher, zeroed in on a two-bedroom Gothic Victorian just down the hill. Situated on the edge of a hot-springs park and boasting striking original details like pointed-arch windows, the place—called the Rose Cottage—was operated as a vacation rental by an owner who lived out of state. “It was falling into

disrepair, and over the years, we watched it get sadder and sadder,” Cathy says. “Every couple of years, we’d make an offer, but the owner always turned us down. My heart kept coming back to this little cottage.”

Three years ago, the owner relented ever so slightly on the asking price. Overjoyed, Cathy and Jeff—who have renovated five homes together—took stock. The roof and rickety wrap-around porch needed repair. Then there were the walls, painted salmon and paired with turquoise wainscoting and turquoise floors. “The wood-work has this great weathered look,” Cathy says, “but the pink wasn’t doing it any favors.” The rooms were stuffed with (continued on page 69)

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A salvaged worktable provides the kitchen’s prep surface. Cathy collects pig-shaped cutting boards (“I just think they’re so cute!”) and snagged this little guy along with the two round ones at local antiques shops. The breadbox houses the silverware.

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Recast against clean white walls, Cathy Collins’s classic country furnishings took on a fresh new look.

THIS PAGE Cathy cleaned out a storage space with a cedar ceiling to create this quiet writing nook. The antique chair is from Something Simple, a shop in town.

OPPOSITE PAGE A friend sewed the linen slipcover for the sitting room’s chaise longue, purchased new at nearby boutique Vintage Cargo. The curtains are from Pottery Barn.


The Jenny Lind–style spindle bed is one of the few furnishings Cathy kept in the bedroom. “I wanted a mix of elegant pieces and primitive ones,” she says. The shams and duvet cover are from West Elm; the coverlet is by Garnet Hill.


(continued from page 64) mismatched furniturecovered in musty 1980s linens, but Cathy spotted enough gems in the mix—a primitive pie safe, a spindle four-poster bed, tons of whiteware—to buy the place fully furnished. “There were some beautiful antiques, but overall it looked too stuffy Victorian,” she recalls.

So she went room by room, figuring out what to keep and what to scrap. Out went the knickknacks and string lights (a distraction from those stunning Gothic windows). A shaky chaise longue gave way to a plush new version, and the grab bag of dining chairs was replaced with a graceful Louis XV–style set. Cathy also upgraded the fixtures with chandeliers. “I like, for lack of a

better word, a little ‘bling-bling’ in my lighting,” she quips. Stripped of all that clutter, and recast against clean white walls, the classic country fur-nishings took on a fresh new look.

The Collinses reopened the Rose Cottage to guests a year ago, and they visit Eureka Springs often—especially since Cathy and Jeff (who had worked in finance) recently retired. With grown kids living in Des Moines, Denver, and Chicago, Cathy is itching for their next project. “We’re toy-ing with the idea of Denver,” she says. And her children know their parents’ weakness. “Just the other day, my daughter sent me a listing for a Victorian house in her neighborhood and joked, ‘Why don’t you renovate this for me?’ Man, it looked like a really cool house.” ◆

ABOVE Jeff stores his vintage Toyota Land Cruiser in the property’s board-and-batten shed.RIGHT The wicker patio set was a hand-me-down from a friend. Another pal sewed the love seat’s cushion and pillow from fabric Cathy scored at Jo-Ann.

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Elements of French and American country style blend together—to gorgeous effect—in Michelle and Scott DeGhetto’s Arizona home.

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THIS PAGE Darby, the family’s Pomeranian, lounges on a West Elm pouf in the sitting room. The built-in sectional has custom box cushions; the oak beams were imported from France. OPPOSITE PAGE White-oak shelves house a collection of old French liqueur bottles.


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ABOVE Michelle and Scott DeGhetto sit down for breakfast with Ellee, 15, Jack, 17, and Darby.RIGHT Vintage bottles and succulents from Flower Muse add interest to the limestone mantel. The shadow box contains an arrangement of feathers by artist Chris Maynard.

irst thing in the morning, Michelle DeGhetto likes to pad outside—in her

bare feet and pajamas—to the patio of her Scottsdale, Arizona, home. “Even in the

dead of summer, the desert still feels cool that early in the day,” she explains.

Her husband, Scott, who’s in charge of coffee procurement, soon appears with two cups and joins her beneath the backyard’s 300-year-old ironwood trees. “It’s our little ritual,” Michelle says. One particular morning two years ago, Scott proposed to Michelle in that very spot.

Scott, who works in financial services, travels frequently, but this is where he and

Michelle get to quit “bouncing around,” as she puts it, and unwind with his children, Jack and Ellee, both high school students in Scottsdale.

In fact, the house—finished in 2011 by local builder Eric Linthicum—was designed with family togetherness in mind. There’s a cozy TV room with daybeds, and the living room opens out onto a terra-cotta pool. “It’s everyday- living comfortable,” Michelle says. More often than not, you’ll find the DeGhettos tucked into one end of the kitchen’s century-old draper’s table, snacking on Asian dumplings prepared by 17-year-old Jack. “He’s the chef in the family,” Michelle says. “Scott’s (continued on page 77)

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The kitchen’s circa-1900 draper’s table came from a Los Angeles antiques shop. Those cabinet fronts are actually beadboard.

Scott proposed to Michelle on this very patio; the table and chairs were custom made, and walls were built using local cobblestones.


“It’s our little ritual,” says Michelle DeGhetto of drinking coffee in her pj’s with her husband, Scott, on the patio each day.

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“Living here is like going to Europe—without the expensive plane ticket or the

long flight,” Michelle says.

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(continued from page 72) a foodie—but Jack’s even more of a foodie than his dad!” Come late afternoon, Michelle and Ellee often ride their bikes in the nearby McDowell mountains. “Sunset brings the most gorgeous painted sky,” Michelle says.

The house totally blends into the Arizona landscape—while harkening back to classic French country style. However improbable it may sound, the two aesthetics go hand in hand: “Simple, organic materials, like plaster, clay, and exposed wood, are indigenous here and in the south of France,” explains Linthicum. Gallic details—a Genoise layered clay tile roof, French doors, limestone floors, and

reclaimed-oak beams—lend the new home a sense of real history. Raw plaster walls pro-vide a neutral backdrop, punctuated by blue-and-white earthenware bowls and worn milking stools. And though Linthicum built the house using time-honored French tech-niques, he made sure it was a place where an American Southwestern family would feel at home—all of which resonated with Francophile Michelle, whose mother grew up speaking French and who admits that, in a way, spending time in the Scottsdale house—biking, swim-ming, cooking with the kids—can feel like a vacation. “Living here is like going to Europe without the expensive plane ticket,” she says, “and without the long flight!” ◆

RIGHT The master bath opens onto another patio, complete with an outdoor shower. The freestanding tub is by Philippe Starck.OPPOSITE PAGE In Ellee’s room, a secretary desk from Restoration Hardware Baby & Child doubles as a bedside table, and a Moroc-can blanket acts as a rug.

Fed up with driving 30 miles for fresh produce, two women opened a lunch counter and corner store in their Mississippi town,

which had neither. The results, chronicled in The B.T.C. Old-Fashioned Grocery Cookbook, are downright delicious.

small town big appetite

written by ALEXE VAN BEUREN | photographs by ED ANDERSON | recipes by DIXIE GRIMES

Recipes reprinted from THE B.T.C. OLD-FASHIONED GROCERY COOKBOOK. Copyright © 2014 by Alexe van Beuren. Photographs © 2014 by Ed Anderson. To be published by Clarkson Potter/Publishers, a division of Random House LLC, on March 18


English Pea SaladEggs, mayo, and Cheddar cheese lend extra creami-ness to this decadent side.

FOR THE RECIPES, turn to page 90.


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BELOW The B.T.C. Grocery’s owner, Alexe van Beuren, keeps the shelves stocked with pro-duce. “Local farmers bring it in by the bucketful,” she says.

Caraway-Dill BiscuitsFresh herbs gussy up these classic buttermilk favorites.

ack in February 2010, I sent my husband, Kagan, an e-mail. “Honey,” it began, “let’s open a funky little produce place, nothing fancy, stocked with our neighbor Billy Ray’s milk.”

I had a 2-year-old and a 10-month-old. I’d never worked a cash regis-ter. Kagan thought it was a great idea.

We barely hung on that first year, but I am proud to report that the B.T.C. (named after Gandhi’s powerful call to action to be the change you wish to see in the world) is still here, holding its own, in Water Valley, a town of 3,500 in a rural county in a depressed state. How that came to be is a combination of a thousand different factors. But there’s one that absolutely can’t be ignored: Her name is Dixie Grimes.

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Mississippi Catfish GumboB.T.C. chef Dixie Grimes adds Coca-Cola and black coffee to her hearty stew.



Sweet Potato CasseroleTopped with gooey marshmal-lows and coconut crumble, this rich dish can double as dessert.


Shortly after we opened, it became apparent that a café was something that the town and the B.T.C. needed, but I didn’t possess the know-how to make it happen. One hot Saturday, in walked a woman wearing jeans and a baseball cap. “Heard you were looking for a cook,” Dixie said. I had shoppers waiting in the checkout line, and I didn’t have the time to interview anybody: “Know how to slice?” “Yes ma’am,” she said. “Can you start right now?” She could.

If you have trouble believing in a higher power, launch a business. I’m convinced the Lord sent Dixie to the B.T.C. She’s a trained chef and has been involved with food since she began cooking with her grand-mother as a child. At some point, her skill graduated to magic. Today, whether it’s down-home tried-and-true or fancy, we judge everything we serve by the same yardstick: If it’s good, it stays. ◆

ABOVE Alexe’s 6-year-old daugh-ter, Annaliese, takes the helm at the checkout counter.

Chess PieA store-bought crust helps this custardy confection come together in minutes.

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home cookingSimple seasonal recipes—including cinnamon buns!—for the best brunch ever

Spicy Beet Bloody MarysMakes 4 cocktails. Working time 10 min. Total time 1 hr. 10 min.

Preheat oven to 400°F. Wrap 3 peeled and halved medium red beets in foil and roast until tender, 45 minutes. Remove from oven, open foil, and set aside to cool. In a blender or food processor, blend beets, 3 cups tomato juice, 2 tablespoons pepperoncini juice, juice of ½ lemon, 1 tablespoon freshly ground pepper, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish, and ½ teaspoon ground garlic until smooth. Fill each of 4 glasses with ice and 1½ ounces chilled vodka. Top each with beet mixture, and garnish with a stick of celery (we used the leafy hearts) and a cocktail spear threaded with a cocktail onion and a pepperoncini. PER COCKTAIL protein: 2 g; fat: 0 g; carbohydrate: 14 g; fiber: 2 g; sodium: 654 mg; cholesterol: 0 mg; calories: 153.

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Recipes and styling by Carrie Purcell · Photographs by Andrew Purcell


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LIGHTEN UP! Replace bacon with chicken sausage, swap Manchego for low-fat Swiss, and use egg substitute to save 179 calories and 22 grams of fat per serving.

Potato and Manchego Casserole with Maple BaconMakes 8 servings. Working time 20 min. Total time 1 hr. 45 min.

2 pounds fingerling potatoes 12 ounces applewood-smoked

bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces¼ cup maple syrup½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Butter for baking dish6 ounces shredded Manchego

cheese (about 2 cups)5 scallions, white and green

parts chopped6 large eggs, beaten1 cup whole milk

½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Meanwhile, in a medium pot over high heat, cover potatoes with water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer; cook until potatoes are just tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain potatoes and let rest until cool enough to handle. Cut each in half lengthwise. Set aside.2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook bacon until crisp, about 6 min-utes per side. Remove skillet from heat and stir in maple syrup and cayenne. Set aside.3. Butter a 2-quart baking dish and set aside. In a large bowl, stir reserved potatoes and maple-bacon mixture, plus cheese and scallions, to combine. Transfer to pre-pared baking dish. Set aside. 4. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and freshly ground pepper to combine. Slowly pour over potato mixture. Bake until top is golden, about 50 minutes. Let casserole cool slightly before serving.PER SERVING protein: 19 g; fat: 30 g; carbohydrate: 29 g; fiber: 2 g; sodium: 687 mg; cholesterol: 185 mg; calories: 461.

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Pineapple, Ginger, and Walnut Oatmeal Makes 4 servings. Working time 5 min. Total time 30 min.

2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats2 cups coarsely chopped fresh

pineapple1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

(just over 4 ounces)1 (2-inch) piece ginger,

peeled and grated (about 2 tablespoons) ½ teaspoon salt

2 cups whole milk½ cup maple syrup, plus more

for serving 2 large eggs, beaten

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir oats, pineapple, walnuts, ginger, and salt to combine. Divide mixture among four 10-ounce ramekins. Set aside.2. In a medium bowl, whisk remaining ingredients to combine. Pour one-quarter of the milk-syrup mixture over the oat-pineapple mixture in each ramekin. 3. Transfer ramekins to a baking sheet. Bake until oats are set and light golden brown on top, about 25 min-utes. Serve with extra maple syrup on the side.PER SERVING protein: 17 g; fat: 29 g; carbohydrate: 75 g; fiber: 7 g; sodium: 385 mg; cholesterol: 105 mg; calories: 605.


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Citrus Salad with Hazelnut-Dijon DressingMakes 4 servings. Working time 10 min. Total time 10 min.

1/3 cup orange juice¼ cup hazelnut oil*1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

½ teaspoon salt2 grapefruit, peels and piths

removed2 Valencia or navel oranges,

peels and piths removed 2 clementines, peels and piths removed

1 cup pea shoots3 sprigs mint, stems discarded

2 tablespoons shaved pecorino Romano

Freshly ground pepper

1. In a small bowl, whisk juice, oil, mustard, and salt to combine. Set dressing aside.2. Slice grapefruit, oranges, and clementines into 1⁄8-inch-thick rounds. Divide citrus among 4 plates and top each serving with one-quarter of both the pea shoots and the mint leaves. Drizzle with dressing, and garnish with cheese and pepper to taste.PER SERVING protein: 8 g; fat: 18 g; carbohydrate: 31 g; fiber: 5 g; sodium: 625 mg; cholesterol: 14 mg; calories: 304.

*Purchase hazelnut oil at TJ Maxx or online ($11.99 for 8.45 oz.; nuts.com).

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Almond Cinnamon BunsMakes 12 buns. Working time 20 min. Total time 55 min.

1 cup slivered almonds, finely chopped

4 ounces almond paste,* finely mashed

6 tablespoons light-brown sugar2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

2 (8-ounce) packages unbaked crescent rolls

1 stick butter, at room temperature Cooking spray

1 cup confectioners’ sugar1 tablespoon whole milk

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir almonds, almond paste, brown sugar, and cinnamon to combine. Set aside. 2. Working on a sheet of parchment, unroll 1 package of crescent-roll dough to a rectangle and smooth seams. Evenly spread half the butter over dough and then sprinkle with half the almond mixture. Beginning on one long side, tightly roll up dough. Slice into 6 pieces. Repeat with remaining dough, butter, and almond mixture.3. Spray two 6-cavity muffin tins with cooking spray. Place a bun in each cavity and bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes.4. Remove pans from oven and let cool for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk confectioners’ sugar and milk until smooth. Transfer buns to a wire rack, drizzle with icing, and serve immediately.PER BUN protein: 6 g; fat: 23 g; carbohydrate: 36 g; fiber: 2 g; sodium: 301 mg; cholesterol: 20 mg; calories: 369.

*Purchase Odense almond paste at Target stores or online ($7.99 for 7 oz.; parkandmain.com).


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English Pea SaladMakes 8 servings. Working time 5 min. Total time 5 min., plus chilling

2 large hard-boiled eggs, whites chopped and yolks crumbled

1 yellow bell pepper, finely chopped (½ cup)

2 ounces Cheddar cheese, shredded (½ cup)

½ cup mayonnaise ½ cup sour cream3 tablespoons dried basil2 tablespoons finely chopped

red onion2 teaspoons chopped pimiento1 teaspoon apple-cider vinegar

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon soul-food seasoning or seasoned salt

1 teaspoon granulated garlic1 teaspoon chopped fresh

parsley½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper2 dashes hot sauce

60 ounces (four 15-ounce cans) early peas (such as Le Sueur),

drained

In a large bowl, combine all ingredi-ents except peas, mixing well. Then stir in peas. Refrigerate salad for at least 10 hours or up to overnight. Serve at room temperature. PER SERVING protein: 12 g; fat: 18 g; carbohydrate: 24 g; fiber: 9 g; sodium: 750 mg; cholesterol: 68 mg; calories: 301.

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Recipes from The B.T.C. Old-Fashioned Grocery Cookbook showcase Southern cuisine with a twist.

Caraway-Dill BiscuitsMakes 8 biscuits. Working time 20 min. Total time 35 min.

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for work surface and dusting

1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon caraway seeds1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill

¼ cup lard½ cup whole milk

½ cup buttermilk

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk in the caraway seeds and dill. Using a fork, cut the lard into the flour mixture until it forms small, pea-size crumbs. Create a well in the center and pour in the whole milk and buttermilk. Slowly stir in the flour from the sides until the milk is incorporated.2. Dump the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead until smooth, about 2 minutes. Using a roll-ing pin dusted in flour, roll out dough to a ½-inch-thick circle. 3. Using a 3-inch round cutter, cut out biscuits. Gather dough scraps as needed, roll out to a ½-inch-thick circle, and con-tinue cutting until you have 8 biscuits total. Place biscuits, sides touching, in a cast-iron skillet. Bake until the tops are golden brown, about 15 minutes.PER BISCUIT protein: 4 g; fat: 7 g; carbohydrate: 26 g; fiber: 1 g; sodium: 497 mg; cholesterol: 8 mg; calories: 190.

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Mississippi Catfish GumboMakes 8 servings. Working time 30 min. Total time 3 hr. 40 min.

6 to 8 (5- to 7-ounce) catfish fillets Cooking spray 2 tablespoons Blackening

Seasoning (recipe follows)¼ cup olive oil4 celery hearts, chopped1 medium onion, finely chopped1 yellow bell pepper, cored,

seeded, and chopped1 garlic clove, minced

¼ cup all-purpose flour8 cups seafood stock or

chicken broth 1 (12-ounce) can Coca-Cola 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste

¼ cup dry white wine2 tablespoons black coffee

¾ pound fresh okra, chopped (4 cups); or 1 (10-ounce) package frozen okra, thawed

2 (10-ounce) cans mild Ro-Tel tomatoes

Juice of 1 lemon1 tablespoon Kitchen Bouquet

sauce*1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

6 to 8 dashes hot sauce 2 bay leaves 1/8 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning1 tablespoon granulated garlic1 tablespoon onion powder

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Salt

2 tablespoons filé powder,** plus more for garnish

3 cups cooked white rice

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Meanwhile, pat the catfish fillets with a paper towel to dry. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray and set aside. Add Blackening Seasoning to a shallow bowl. Lightly dredge both sides of each fillet in the seasoning, then place

Blackening Seasoning

Makes about 1¾ cups. Working time 5 min. Total time 5 min.

In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup sweet paprika, ¼ cup granulated onion, ¼ cup granulated garlic, 2 tablespoons salt, 2 tablespoons white pepper, 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper,2 tablespoons dry mustard, and 1 teaspoon dried thyme until smooth and fully incorporated. Transfer sea-soning to a mason jar and store in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months.

on the prepared baking sheet. Bake fish until flaky, 30 minutes. Set aside to cool. 2. In an 8-quart stockpot over medium heat, heat the oil. Add celery, chopped onion, and bell pepper, and cook, stir-ring, until soft, about 10 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 5 more minutes. Stirring constantly, add flour and cook roux until golden brown, about 7 minutes. Whisk in stock or broth, Coca-Cola, tomato paste, wine, and coffee until smooth, then bring to a low simmer for about 15 minutes. Add okra, tomatoes, lemon juice, Kitchen Bouquet sauce, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a simmer for 15 more minutes. Add the Old Bay, granulated garlic, onion powder, freshly ground pepper, and salt to taste. Reduce heat to low and cook until thickened, 1 hour and 15 minutes. 3. Crumble the cooked catfish in small to medium pieces into the pot.

Add filé powder and cook, at a low simmer, for 45 minutes. Remove the bay leaves. Season with salt to taste. Divide gumbo among 8 bowls, top each with about 1/3 cup rice, and gar-nish with a sprinkle more filé powder.PER SERVING protein: 36 g; fat: 20 g; carbohydrate: 42 g; fiber: 5 g; sodium: 914 mg; cholesterol: 100 mg; calories: 498.

*Available at grocers and Target stores. **Purchase filé powder ($4.49 for 1.5 oz.) at thespicehouse.com.

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Chess PieMakes 8 slices. Working time 5 min. Total time 1 hr. 5 min., plus cooling

1½ cups sugar 3 large eggs, beaten ½ cup buttermilk

2/3 stick unsalted butter, melted1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dash of salt1 (9-inch) pie shell

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine sugar, eggs, buttermilk, butter, flour, vanilla, and salt. Pour the mixture into the pie shell.2. Bake until the pie is set and the top is golden brown, about 1 hour. Transfer pan to a wire rack to cool to room temperature before slicing pie.PER SLICE protein: 4 g; fat: 15 g; carbohydrate: 50 g; fiber: 1 g; sodium: 133 mg; cholesterol: 91 mg; calories: 350.

Dixie’s Sweet Potato Casserole with Marshmallows and Coconut CrumbleMakes 8 servings. Working time 20 min. Total time 1 hr. 45 min.

3 pounds sweet potatoes Cooking spray

1 cup evaporated milk1 cup sweetened condensed milk

4 large eggs, beaten1 stick unsalted butter, melted;

plus 1 stick, at room temperature3 cups packed light-brown sugar2 tablespoons ground cinnamon2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 teaspoons ground allspice2 teaspoons ground nutmeg1 teaspoon ground cloves1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon salt2 cups chopped pecans

2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes

1 cup all-purpose flour 1 pound marshmallows

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Meanwhile, on an ungreased baking sheet, arrange sweet potatoes (prick the large ones with a fork first). Bake until tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Set aside to cool.2. Meanwhile, reduce oven tempera-ture to 350°F. Coat two 8-inch square casserole dishes with cooking spray and set aside. Peel cooled potatoes and, in a large bowl, mash with a fork. Add evaporated milk, condensed milk, eggs, melted butter, 1 cup light-brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, allspice, nut-meg, cloves, ginger, and salt; stir to combine. Divide mixture between the prepared casserole dishes.3. To make the crumble, in a medium bowl, combine pecans, coconut, flour, and remaining butter and light-brown sugar until crumbly. Crumble the

mixture evenly atop both dishes of sweet potatoes. Top with marshmal-lows. Bake until marshmallows are deep golden brown, 30 to 45 minutes. PER SERVING protein: 17 g; fat: 64 g; carbohydrate: 198 g; fiber: 11 g; sodium: 525 mg; cholesterol: 176 mg; calories: 1,391.

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THIS PAGE Darby, the family’s Pomeranian, lounges on a West Elm pouf in the sitting room. Paul Ferrante designed the metallic pendant; the oak beams were imported from France. OPPOSITE PAGE Built-in white-oak shelves house a collection of old French liqueur bottles.

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RR && RRElements of French and American country style blend together—to gorgeous effect—in Michelle and Scott DeGhetto’s Arizona home.

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When Cathy Collins finally got her hands on this neglected Arkansas bungalow, she created an inspired Victorian retreat.

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THIS PAGE Cathy and Jeff Collins bought this 1900 cottage furnished, but they saved only the pieces with potential or items that were stunning as is, like the sage cupboard and the chippy dining table.OPPOSITE PAGE A jug holds peonies and Queen Anne’s lace on a bedside table. The pine walls are original.

Silver LeafBehr(used on walls throughout)

Snow FallBehr(used on trim throughout)

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Living History, RefinedSawyer Smith and Alex Chang saw their 1830s farmhouse in New York State as an opportunity to step back in time.

Timson GreenBenjamin Moore

THIS PAGE A variety of collectibles— from apothecary jars to tackle boxes—line the mudroom’s ledge.OPPOSITE PAGE The kitchen’s oak table and mismatched chairs are flea-market finds; the turn-of-the-century high chair (used by the couple’s 18-month-old son, Charlton) is a hand-me-down from a friend.

written by SARAH ENGLERphotographs by MAX KIM-BEEstyling by RAINA KATTELSON


our countryside

Written by Catherine Strawn

Kater-Crafts BookbindersPico Rivera, California

Portrait of AmericaThis 66-year-old California BOOKBINDER repairs and renews the printed page.

WHAT Whether creating custom genealogies, restoring grease-splattered heirloom recipe collections, or producing movie props like the survival manual in the 2012 film Life of Pi, this family business works the old-fashioned way, using presses and paper cutters dating to the late 1800s.

WHO Cecilia Villegas—above, mending a 145-year-old Bible—and other veteran employees learned the time-honored trade from owners (and siblings) Judy Howard and Rick and Bruce Kavin, who inherited the company from their father, Mel Kavin.

WHY Even as e-readers and computers change the way we read, beloved volumes will stay in our hearts and homes. “We certainly do our best to preserve what passes through our hands,” says Judy. (katercrafts.com) P

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