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Getorganized

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Quiz hoW organized is your office?

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featuresHigh style 10

Full capacity 16Room revision 18Moving trends 20

Organized advantage 32Quiz: How organized is your office? 33

departmentsArtist Spotlight 14

Garden Fix 24Why we love our home 26Organization Tool Kit 22

Green Fix 38Décor Fix 40

Hospitality Fix 41

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When I moved from New York

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If I wasn’t using something

regularly, I didn’t see any

sense in paying to ship it 1,000 miles home.

With each bag of clothes marked for charity

rather than for Memphis, I felt lighter. And I

wished I had done this more regularly, so it

wouldn’t be such an undertaking.

When it comes to organization,

there’s really no time like the present. With

that said, the start of a new year is also a

great place to begin.

In this issue of FIX, we spoke with

organizing experts and focused on several

local closet transformations (pg.16). Flip

to page 29 to see the before and after

photos from a kitchen makeover that

helped homeowners put everything in its

place. If you’re wondering how organized

your office is, take our quiz on page 33.

Our design friends set up a beautiful

Valentine’s Day spread (pg.40) and our

hospitality guru shared two recipes that

will wow your friends at the next church or

office potluck (pg. 41).

Thank you for reading and feel free to

send us some feedback. If you are embarking

on a home improvement project, I’d love to

hear about it and share your experience

with our readers. My email address is

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A louvered cupola

decorative attic louvers combine design and function

High Story and photos by Mike Mueller

no matter the climate or season, all attics need adequate

ventilation, a feat that can be achieved discreetly. but many

Mid-South homeowners are using ventilation as a means

to improve their home’s curb appeal.

They’re doing so with metal louvered roof ornaments that keep

air moving in attics and provide a decorative accent atop homes. In

Memphis, Jim Rawlings is one of a few who create such decorative

and functional additions.

“People add these as a little decoration,” said Rawlings, owner

and president of Metalaire Louver. “People go that route because

they’re maintenance-free, decorative, last forever and give them

that castle look.”

Rawlings’ company, which was founded by his grandfather

in 1952, makes attic ventilation equipment, flashing, decorative

chimney caps and roof ornaments in a shop near Memphis

International Airport. Aside from custom options, Metalaire Louver

offers two styles of louvered ornaments – dormers, windows that

protrude out of the roof, and cupolas, gazebo-like structures that

sit atop the roof.

In any form, these louvers ventilate attics naturally, without

electricity or moving parts, providing the airflow – similar to the

effect created by opening both the front and back doors on a

home – needed in an attic.

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This is a custom metal roof ornament that does not contain louvers

More about louvered dorMers

and cupolas

Full dormers

available in a variety of sizes and shapes,

louvered dormers can provide a stylish

touch to a home while providing attic

ventilation. The price of a dormer is affected

by the slant of the roof, as steeper roofs

require more material to properly install

them on a home than do more shallow roofs.

Cupolas

adding the elegant look of a cupola can

rid your home of boring roof lines while

also ventilating your attic. Cupolas can be

topped with a number of different shapes

and are often adorned with a finial or

weathervane. From top to bottom, they’re

usually in the eight-foot range, but can be

bigger or smaller.

“People think (attic ventilation) is just to get the heat out of

your house, but you need it year-round,” said Rawlings. “Your house

is always breathing, so even in the cold environment you've got

to have that airflow. Without it you get stagnant air, which will

cause mold or mildew. It's even more important when it's a hot

environment like ours.”

Roof ornamentation is nothing new – take a look at just about

any major building from nearly any era. but metal ornaments,

particularly copper, have been making somewhat of a comeback in

residential structures in recent years, after they fell out of demand

during the recession and housing market crash.

“Metal ornaments are coming back because they represent

prominence and strength,” said homebuilder Don Willis, who has

" today in neW homes, there are so many breaks in the roofs that you have a lot more opportunities for decorative items."

– David Apperson, real estate broker

more than four decades of experience. “You see a lot more of it.

Metal is there forever, you know?”

Metalaire Louver makes almost all of its products from copper,

which gets stronger as it ages. eventually, copper turns green –

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is called a patina, which actually protects the metal from further

corrosion.

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houses, though they’re not limited to them. Finials, the often-

pointed decorations that adorn many homes, are likely the most

common and popular ornament being added to roofs, but are

strictly decorative and serve no function.

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you have a lot more opportunities for decorative items,” said David

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has continued to slowly increase since. And just as roof ornaments

are becoming more popular, attic ventilation is becoming more

important as new and renovated homes are sealed tighter,

preventing fresh air from sneaking in through door and window

frames, he said.

How much value a louvered ornament adds to a home is

difficult to pinpoint, but it’s added functionality makes them more

worthwhile for homeowners who want to accent to their rooftop.

More information about Metalaire Louver’s louvered ornaments

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" metal ornaments are coming back because they represent prominence and strength."

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Story by Sara P. ShirleyPhotos by Brandon Dill

after Amy and Floyd Dixon

renovated their master bathroom,

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his-and-her closets.

The closet makeovers made a quality-

of-life difference that the couple had not

expected, said Amy Dixon.

“I was organized before, but this took

everything to a whole new level,” Amy

Dixon said. “I love knowing where all of

my stuff is. getting ready in the morning

has become a real pleasure.”

The Dixons employed the services of

Dick carruth at More than closets to help

them with the project. carruth, who has

been in the closet business for 18 years,

said the key to a successful project is

making sure that “form follows function.”

Amy Dixon’s closet now has three

levels for hanging clothes, and she uses

a hook to grab items from the top. One

of her favorite features, she said, is a

valet rod that she uses to put together

outfits as she prepares for travel. The

majority of her clothes are on the left

and back walls of the closet. The right

side contains a chest of drawers with

countertop space she uses to charge

her electronic gadgets. Lined jewelry

drawers help her keep track of her most

precious belongings, she said, and built in

shoe shelves keep the room clutter-free.

Special touches to Floyd Dixon’s closet,

in addition to shelving for his shoes and

brief cases, include tie and belt racks.

“A typical closet has a rod and a shelf,”

said carruth. “We create structure based

on the clients’ needs, in order to increase

the closet’s capacity and make places for

the clients’ stuff.

Also important, said carruth, is a

design with built-in adjustability so that

the room can “grow” with its owner.

“Simple is best,” said carruth.

“Sometimes people over construct and

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capacityFull

transformed spaces


Story by Sara P. ShirleyPhotos by Kyle Kurlick

When Lori and Keith cheramie

moved this summer to

Memphis from Shreveport, La.,

they searched long and hard for a home

with ample closet space.

“We were spoiled because we had

great closets in Louisiana, and I didn’t

know if we would find that here,” said Lori

cheramie.

After scouring the city, the cheramie’s

didn’t find exactly what they were looking

for, so they decided on a home with a

spare room that could be converted into

a master closet.

In October, the cheramie’s turned to

Roomrevision

transformed spaces


Incognito custom closets in Memphis to

help them turn a dayroom into a bright,

open and organized closet space.

The closet took a day to install, and

Lori cheramie said she couldn’t be

happier with the results. French doors

open from the bedroom into the new

closet, which has a two-tiered hanging

clothes system. Shelving for shoes lines

the back wall and an island in the middle

contains a built-in ironing board on one

side and lined jewelry drawers on the

other.

“I save so much time because I can

find all of my clothes,” said Lori cheramie.

“It’s also easier to stay neat.”


Story by Sara P. ShirleyPhotos by Kyle Kurlick

trendsMoving

transformed spaces


When Ann butler moved from her

condominium in South bluffs to

a nearby house, she asked Ray

Morgan of More Space Place to help her

utilize the space in her walk-in master

closet.

Morgan had previously installed a

pantry in butler’s condo, which is now

on the market, and she was more than

happy to help butler make the most of

her new space.

butler’s closet has shelving for shoes,

multiple rods for hanging clothes and

drawers for folded clothes. The pantry in

the condo was designed to fit the open

style of the space, with white shelving

that nearly blends into the wall. Stained

drawers add a bit of pop, but the overall

simplicity of the design is in keeping with

the modern, fresh style of the condo.

butler’s situation was somewhat

unique, as many of Morgan’s clients

come to More Space Place for help when

transitioning down from a home to a

condominium, Morgan said. More Space

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to invite women into his one-room

apartment in San Francisco. At the time,

society frowned upon women who kept

company with bachelors in any room

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Morgan said a recent trend for

Memphis area homeowners has been to

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The Lawson family (from left) adaline, 13, Katherine, Richard and evans, 11, pose with their puppy Mabel inside their living room.

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Story by Sara P. ShirleyPhotos by Brandon Dill

With theHanging Lawsons

evans Lawson, 11, swings high with help from his sister, adaline Lawson, 13, in front of their family's Midtown home.


on a mild winter’s night, you’ll likely

find the Lawson family cozied

up around the outdoor fireplace

in the backyard of their Midtown home.

Katherine Lawson will pile blankets to

cushion the patio floor, and there will

undoubtedly be s’mores supplies at the

ready.

Richard and Katherine Lawson and

their two children; Adaline, 13, and evans,

11, moved into their Midtown home in the

central gardens neighborhood shortly

after arriving in Memphis two years ago,

when Richard Lawson took a post as

Rector of grace St. Luke’s episcopal

church. The Lawson family moved to

Memphis from Decatur, Ala.

When looking for a home, Katherine

said being close to the church, where her

children also attend school, was a top

priority.

“We knew we wanted to live in

Midtown, and once we became familiar

with central gardens, we just fell for it.”

Katherine Lawson said her family is

no stranger to older homes, and theirs

dates back to the early 1900s. The two-

story home sits high above the street and

opens to a formal living room. A curved

front staircase leads to the second floor,

where the bedrooms are located. Past

the staircase, one can enter the den or

walk through the butler’s pantry to enter

the kitchen.

The kitchen is very open, with an

abundance of light and a large island

with bar stools for visitors. The tile in the

kitchen was hand-painted by a previous

owner. The back staircase is also hand

painted to look as though it is tiled,

adding a whimsical touch to the back of

the house.

The Lawsons enjoy folk art and have

their collection displayed throughout the

home. Adaline and evans Lawson play

on the tire swing in the front yard but

also have a play area in the guesthouse,

located in the back. The Lawsons have

two pets; a cat named Myrtle and a puppy

named Mabel.

Katherine Lawson said the family’s

favorite part of the home, hands down, is

Katherine and Richard Lawson enjoy the outdoor fireplace on the patio. Katherine Lawson says the outdoor fireplace is her favorite feature of the family’s Midtown home.

The Lawson family; Richard, Katherine, adaline, 13, and evans, 11, live in this Midtown Memphis home.


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Story by Sara P. ShirleyPhotos by Nathan Berry

When beverly Wickel contacted

master kitchen designer carol

Jameson to plan a makeover for

her kitchen, she had four requests: open

the room, add cream-colored cabinets,

include a double oven and incorporate a

large island.

“I said, ‘Take as long as you want to

get everything right,’” said Wickel. “And

they did it just the way I wanted. This is it!”

before the renovation, Wickel’s

kitchen was walled off from the family

room. The linoleum floors, circa 1970,

peeled and cracked; the wooden

cabinetry showed its age; and the counter

space was insufficient for Wickel’s

cooking and baking needs. Wickel stored

her groceries on open, industrial racks

due to lack of a built-in pantry.

Jameson’s goals for the project

included opening and brightening the

room and improving its functionality.

Jameson, of Premier countertops &

More, is one of only three certified master

kitchen and bath designers in the Mid-

South area. Jameson worked with builder

Skip collins, of before & After builders,

makeoverKitchen


to complete the transformation.

collins and Jameson opened the room

by knocking out the wall connecting the

kitchen and family room. They installed

a porcelain tile floor for the kitchen and

hardwood floors for the family room. They

then added custom cabinetry from Pierce

cabinets in Tupelo. The installation

included a large island with sink and

front-to-back cabinets for added storage.

Jameson chose sparkling cambria quartz

countertops for the room. Quartz is non-

porous, making for easier cleaning and

maintenance, said Jameson.

BEFORE


makeoverKitchen

Recessed, canned LeD lights show

off the surfaces. A glass stone mosaic

backsplash between cabinets adds a

layer of sophistication to the room. A Lazy

Susan on a ball-bearing system inside

the cabinet closest to the stovetop adds

functionality for Wickel. The cabinets also

include a pull out garbage can and pull

out towel rack.

A closed pantry was also built

into the back of the room for added

storage. A neat feature of the room is

the electrical outlet, which pops out of

the countertop. To the side of the island,

against the windows, added countertop

space was incorporated on top of a small

bookshelf, where Wickel plans to store

her cookbooks.


When Karen eskin’s daughter

was in pre-kindergarten,

the school was working on

organizing its library.

eskin, a naturally tidy and

organizationally-mind person, volunteered

for the project. eighteen months later,

every book had a home and the library

had a working system.

“I know now why people earn degrees

in library science,”eskin laughed. “but I

have always enjoyed helping with that

kind of stuff. After a few projects, my

friends were like, ‘You really should get

paid for this.’”

And so, nine years ago, eskin

started her business, which is called The

Organized Advantage.

eskin, who has also co-founded

a party planning business, said the

organizing work has been a “mixed bag,”

from offices, to kitchens, to attics, to

garages, to entire homes. She’s handled

hoarding cases and created filing

systems for clients who rarely sorted or

opened mail.

“The work I do really depends on the

client,” said eskin.

eskin’s process begins with a

personal consultation. She’ll walk through

the client’s home, learning as much as

she can about his or her lifestyle and

needs. Then, she begins working with the

client to create a plan of attack.

“I try to set up systems that work for

the way each person lives,”eskin said. “My

goal is that, when I leave, the (client) will

know how to maintain.”

The hardest part of her job, she said,

is convincing clients to get rid of stuff.

The best part, she said, is seeing the end

result after a big project.

“Organization is a time and money

saver,” said eskin. “I’ll meet someone with

a super disorganized pantry, and I’ll find

ten boxes of rice stuck in the very back.

“When we can’t find what we have, we

tend to go out and buy more of the same,”

said eskin. “That’s money wasted.”

Story by Sara P. ShirleyPhotos by Jason Terrell

advantageOrganized the

organizing BasiCs:

* Everything needs a home. Don’t leave something out unless you

use it every day.

* Store your products close to where you use them. Store the products you rarely use in the harder-to-reach storage

spaces.

* Let go of the things you never use.


1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

I waste time looking for papers I need

I know exactly where all of my papers are and can locate them quickly

I waste time looking for electronic information I need

I know exactly where all of my electronic information is and can locate it quickly

I would be terrified if I were notified of an impending audit

I would be calm and assured if I were notified of an impending audit

I do not have enough space in my office

I have plenty of space in my office

I do not have a good system for managing articles and resources

I have a good system for managing articles and resources

I do not have a systematic method of purging outdated materials

I purge outdated materials on a regular basis

I have not identified what information (email, paper, electronic files) I should keep for historical purposes

I have identified what information (email, paper, electronic files) I should keep for historical purposes

I do not use my planner effectively I use my planner effectively

I do not have a system for managing work in progress

I have a system for managing work in progress

I am often late completing projects I am never late completing projects

My office does not reflect the quality of service I provide

My office reflects the quality of service I provide

I do not have sufficient, well-organized book shelves and storage space

I have plenty of well-organized book shelves and storage space

ADD TOTALS MY SCORE:

Read the statements on the left and right side of the numbered columns. Rate your reaction to each pair of phrases. Decide where you rate on a scale of 1(low) to 10(high).

Subtotal each column and then total the bottom row.if you scored:

108-120 ............. Congratulations! You have your office operating smoothly.61-107 ................ You’re on the right track but there is room for improvement.37-60 .................. Disaster could be ahead if changes aren’t made soon!36 or less .......... Get help immediately!

This quiz was provided courtesy of Karen Eskin at The Organized Advantage. If you are interested in setting up a consultation for your home or office, please email [email protected].

How organized is your office?How organized is your office?


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Valentine’s JarsOnce I saw this on Pinterest, I knew I wanted to try it out. I love the idea of personalizing a mason jar to use as a candy holder for your sweet someone. To start, I cut hearts out of painter’s tape to use as a stencil. After that, I spray painted the jar black and let it dry overnight. The next day, I removed the painter’s tape and bedazzled the heart cut-out with a few sticky gems. The result wasn’t too bad, and it only took me a few minutes. My tip for this one would be to carefully spray the jar so that it is coated evenly with paint. Mine had a few rough spots.

Sparkly JarsI tried two versions of bedazzled jars found on Pinterest. The first had incredibly simple instructions. The first step was to spray the inside of the jar with adhesive. The next step was to throw some sequins inside, put the lid on and shake the jar. I did both of these steps, numerous times, and I wasn’t incredibly pleased with the outcome. My first mistake was spraying way too much adhesive inside the jar, which left a gross residue. The next problem was trying to figure out how many sequins to throw inside and how to keep them from globbing on top of one another. The end result looked cool on the inside of the jar, but rather unappealing on the outside. The next jar I bedazzled by gluing gems on it. I liked this much better than the sequins.

Gift-wrapped JarsThis jar was the simplest to make and the easiest to replicate on a large scale if you wanted to use several to decorate for a party or event. I took glittery golden tulle ribbon, cut it to the size of the jar and wrapped it around the jar’s body. I then took three smaller ribbons, differing in color, and tied a bow around the center. The best part about making this jar was that I wasn’t covered in glue or spray paint afterword.


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So What iS the heRS ScoRe?HeRS stands for Home energy

Rating System and was established

by the Residential energy Services

Network or ReSNeT. It was created to

score a home's energy consumption in

comparison to the International energy

conservation code (Iecc), established

by the International codes council (Icc).

What doeS it mean?Let's say you are in the market to buy

a new or used home. You find two. One is

new and one is three years old. You like

both but are having a hard time deciding

which to go with.

Of all the variables that go into your

decision, one that should be a part of

the equation is how much energy the

house consumes to heat and/or cool.

Past utility bills can help but that doesn't

tell you the lifestyle variables that may

be a part of ownership. Second, the new

house doesn't have a record of utility bills

for comparison. This is where a HeRS

Score will help, as it is an objective way

to compare the two houses’ energy

consumption.

Ask the builder of the new house and

homeowners of the existing house to give

you the HeRS scores for their houses.

continuing with this example, you

are told that the new house has a HeRS

score of 110 and the 3-year-old house

has a HeRS Score of 65.

Now what?

hoW to undeRStand the heRS ScoReA house that is built to code and

meets the minimum requirements will

have a HeRS Score of 100. This would

be considered a "base line" house. On

the other hand, a house that scores

higher than 100 -- say 115 -- consumes

15 percent MORe energy than is allowed

per the energy code. And vice versa, a

house that scores 85 consumes 15

percent LeSS energy than is allowed per

the energy code.

The lower the HeRS Score, the more

energy efficient the house is and the less

your monthly utility bill is.

Now, back to our example. The

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35% LeSS energy than is allowed by

the energy code. This may be just the

information you need in making your final

decision. In this example, if the average

monthly utility bill of the 3-year-old house

is $150. The new house would cost you

a monthly average of $230, or about

$1,000 more per year. Which would you

choose?

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1. Plan ahead. If you are hosting a potluck, ask your friends what they plan to bring. Don’t be afraid to ask them

to change their dish so that all of the bases are covered. At the office, appoint someone to take charge of the event to keep

track of what people are planning to bring in order to avoid duplicates.

2. Send an email or use social media to remind your guests of the date ahead of time to avoid a spread of

last-minute grocery store platters. You might also use this opportunity to remind them what dish they volunteered to bring or

to ask them to bring a specific dish.

3. If you have trouble coming up with an original recipe, modify a familiar dish. Try caramelized

onion hummus with vegetables in place of ranch dip. Ditch your go-to recipe for sticky bbQ meatballs served from a crockpot;

instead, use dinner rolls, store-bought marinara sauce, and sliced mozzarella cheese to make mini-meatball sub sandwiches.

4. Think outside of the box. Potluck staples exist for a reason: they are easy to prepare ahead of time, easy to

transport, don’t require refrigeration or need to be kept warm, can be served at room-temperature, etc. When planning a dish

to bring to a potluck, keep these limitations in mind.

hosPitAlity fixRecipes by Sarah Matheny gordon

as the holidays came and went,

many had the experience of

participating in an office potluck:

an annual tradition that may feel tired, like

a bad christmas movie rerun, rather than

festive and fun. Potluck staples (think

cocktail weenies slathered with store-

bought bbQ sauce, or watery 7-layer

dip that includes a few indistinguishable

layers) aren’t exactly enticing. even a

potluck dinner hosted by a friend can

be a recipe for disaster if seven people

bring appetizers and no one brings a

side dish. However with a few simple

tips, next year’s office potluck can be

something to look forward to. You may

even consider hosting a potluck supper

of your own!

Try one of the recipes on the following pages. They are easy to prepare and can be served at room temperature. They are sure to be a welcome departure from the old stand-bys.

for a

potluck dinner

TipsSuccessful


for about $10 of ingredients plus

a few pantry staples and an hour

of your time, you can impress

your friends and co-workers with

these flavor-packed sliders, a welcome

alternative to cocktail weenies and

bbQ meatballs.

Here, an inexpensive cut of meat

is transformed into a well-browned,

juicy, tender roast in only an hour. To

make potluck-friendly sliders, slice the

roast into ¼ inch slices and top with

braised red onions and pineapple on

a King’s Hawaiian roll. To add even

more flavor and texture, add green leaf

hosPitAlity fix

“Hawaiian gLazed Pork tenderLoin SLiderS”

DirectionsPre-heat oven to 325 degrees.

Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper

onto all sides and allow to come to

room temperature. In a small bowl,

stir together first four ingredients

plus the juice from the pineapples.

Reserve pineapple rings.

Heat oil in heavy-bottomed,

ovenproof skillet over medium-

high heat until just smoking. Place

roast fat-side down in skillet. cook

for about three minutes until well-

browned. using tongs, rotate one-

quarter turn and cook for another

three minutes, repeating until well

browned on all sides and ends.

Remove roast to a clean plate and

pour off fat from skillet. Add honey

mixture and cook for one minute;

add onions and cook one minute

more. Return tenderloin to pan,

nestling it into onions and turning it

to coat with glaze.

Place skillet in oven and cook

until center of tenderloin registers

about 135 degrees, 30 to 45

minutes. Add pineapple rings to

top of roast in last five minutes of

cooking. Transfer roast to carving

board and let rest 15 minutes

before slicing to allow juices to

redistribute. Meanwhile, set skillet

over high heat and boil for about 1

minute to reduce. Pour glaze over

tenderloin. Roast is ready to carve

when center registers about 150

degrees.

Serve slices of pork on rolls

topped with pineapple and onions.


skip the boring vegetable tray

and the sad, wilting tossed salad

that will be thrown away at the

end of the day. Instead, try this crowd-

pleaser of a recipe for broccoli Slaw. It

is inexpensive and easy to put together,

and it’s perfect for an office pot-luck --

assemble it in the morning and stick it in

the office refrigerator, and it will be ready

to enjoy at lunch time (rather than being

past its prime).

BroccoLi SLaw witH caSHewS and goLden raiSinS

ingRedientS3 Tablespoons honey

¼ cup Coke or Dr. Pepper

2 Tablespoons soy sauce

1 pinch cayenne pepper and/or 1 pinch red pepper flakes

1 small can of pineapple rings (about ¼ cup)

1 large red onion, sliced into ¼” rings

1 Tablespoon vegetable oil

1 boneless pork shoulder loin roast (2 ½ - 3 pounds)

1 ½ teaspoons sea salt

Fresh ground black pepper

1 pack Hawaiian rolls

ingRedientS½ cup sugar

1/3 cup white vinegar

½ cup vegetable oil

1 bag broccoli slaw mix (10 or 12 ounces, found near lettuce in supermarket)

1 ½ cups chopped broccoli florets (½ inch pieces)

2 packages instant ramen noodles, uncooked, crushed, flavor packets reserved (any flavor is fine)

1 cup cashews, roughly chopped

½ cup golden raisins

DirectionsWhisk sugar and vinegar in

medium bowl until sugar dissolves.

gradually whisk in oil.

combine remaining ingredients,

including flavor packets from ramen

noodles, in a large bowl. (The salad

can be prepared up to this point

on the night before.) Drizzle salad

mixture with dressing and toss until

well coated. Refrigerate, covered, for

1-2 hours to allow noodles to soften.

Toss salad again before serving.

lettuce and Swiss cheese. This dish

looks and tastes fantastic, and no one

will guess how simple and affordable it

is to prepare.


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