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26 | H O M E F E A T UR E A look back at the 2019 Nashville St. Jude Dream Home® to get Memphians excited for the Memphis St. Jude Dream Home® Giveaway!.
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home & travel 26 HOME FEATURE
2019 Nashville St. Jude Dream Home®
36 DESIGN Five-Star Redo 46 GETAWAY
Coastal Mississippi
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Perennials for Shade Gardens
food & drink
60 IN THE KITCHEN
Pan-Seared Scallops with Sweet and Sour Broth
for you
44 WEDDING
Mr. & Mrs. Kyle Massa
56 GIFT GUIDE Father's Day
62 HEALTHY YOU Memory & Emotions
66 ON A GOOD NOTE
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JUNE 2020 • VOL. 19 NO. 3 PUBLISHER / EDITORIAL DIRECTOR MARGARET MONGER | mmonger@athomemms.com
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t is the official start of summer! June is here and there are so many reasons to celebrate. Although we have not been fully released back into the wild, we are starting to venture out again and it feels great! The mask wearing is still a bit awkward for me, but at least I don’t have to worry about much makeup and who needs lipstick? My hair is so overgrown that in my mask, even my own family doesn’t recognize me! It has been a much-needed couple of weeks being able to get out and visit some of my clients once again. It’s like we are all on some happy drug being able to see each other, once again reminding me of so many freedoms we take for granted. The highlight of last month was being able to sit down and eat in an actual restaurant! Hearing the words, “Would you like something else to drink besides water?” gave me chills! I almost never get anything but water for lunch because it helps me get my daily water intake and it saves a couple dollars, but my first time back in the restaurant scene had me so overjoyed that I immediately said, “Yes, an unsweetened tea with lemon.” Then I quickly remembered what a celebratory moment this was and decided to go for it—I had the dang sweet tea and it was so good that I lost count after the second refill! Although many of us are still sheltering safely at home for the most part, I do hope you get out a bit to support and enjoy all the local love our city and surrounding towns offer. Tickets to win the St. Jude Dream Home have almost sold out and although you won’t be able to walk through the house this year, you can drive by it, buy a ticket and make a difference in the life of a pediatric cancer patient and their family. We have been fortunate in the past to bring you lovely photos of the home in our area but this year we thought we would share the interior of another incredible dream home in the Nashville area. After all, who doesn’t want to see a beautiful home that gives back to so many? Wishing all of you a safe and happy June. Enjoy your haircuts, manicures, pedicures and much-missed time with your friends and family. Whatever you are celebrating, splurge on that $3 sweet tea and toast to all the great dads out there on their day. Hopefully, our days of quarantine are coming to an end and our world is opening up once again. Enjoy!
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St.Jude
- DR E A M HOM E STO RY T E R R I G L A Z E R | P H OTO S CO U RT ESY O F S C E N AV R
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lthough the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus wrote “the only thing constant is change” around 500 BC, it rings truer today than ever—just ask the organizers of the Memphis St. Jude Dream Home® Giveaway! Not everything has changed, however. For the 21st year in a row, a lucky winner will be awarded the keys to a brand-new luxury home here in the Mid South at the end of the month. Like in past years, a $100 ticket reservation buys the chance to win the house, valued at an estimated $500,000, and other prizes including a new car from Wolfchase Nissan or Wolfchase Honda. And, as always, the $1.5 million raised through the St. Jude Dream Home® Giveaway will benefit the life-saving work of St. Jude, the world’s premier pediatric cancer research center.
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What is different this year,
is that out of an abundance of care, the open house for the St. Jude Dream Home® in Lakeland’s Kensington Manor neighborhood has been postponed until further notice for patrons’ personal safety and well-being. That fact hasn’t stopped Southern Serenity Homes and the other trade partners from their labor of love, building a gem of a house, though. The traditional-style two-story residence features a low-maintenance brick exterior highlighted by a gracious covered front porch. With approximately 4,000 square feet, there will be plenty of room for the future homeowners to entertain in comfort. Four bedrooms and baths will easily accommodate a growing family.
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ream Home” is a fitting name for the house—it includes highly sought-after amenities like Brizo fixtures, Shaw flooring, Trane HVAC systems and high-end Bosch appliances as well as unique features like an expansive laundry room with a dog washing station. The outdoor living area, complete with a full kitchen, sits ready for memories to be made. Another fact that hasn’t changed is that the number of tickets available is limited. This year, only 15,000 tickets will be sold. Just as in the past, a sell-out is expected before the live drawing, set for Sun., June 28 on WMC Action News 5. Since sponsors Ashley Homestore® and Stash Home won’t be able to work their magic staging this year’s edition, we thought we’d throw it back to last year, and reminisce about one of our alltime favorites among the 500+ St. Jude Dream Homes that have been built nationwide over the years, raising over $420 million for the hospital’s fight to end childhood cancer. The 2019 Nashville St. Jude Dream Home® was a true showstopper. Located in the Jackson Hills community in Mt. Juliet, the four-bedroom, three-bath home fulfilled the top three requirements for real estate: “location, location, location.” Says ALSAC/St. Jude spokesperson Mare Rote, “The rear porch overlooked the brand-new community sports field, a wiffle ball field that has become the favorite gathering spot for Jackson Hills residents.” Vaulted ceilings accented with wood beams gave the open first floor an expansive feel. A fieldstone
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fireplace anchored the living area, while the adjacent kitchen projected a sophisticated vibe thanks to a massive island. Base cabinets in almost-black paired with white wall cabinets topped by glass-paned display doors to add interest, while a classic white farm sink and subway tile backsplash lent a timeless quality. The custom vent hood and classic lantern light fixtures brought the kitchen’s elegance factor to the next level. Staff designers for Signature Homes, the firm that has built the last seven Nashville St. Jude Dream Home® Giveaway houses, hit a home run with an unexpected feature in the laundry room, often an afterthought when it comes to decor. Moroccan-style tile in black and white covered the floor and an entire wall for an extra punch of pattern. Juxtaposed against clean white shiplap, the treatment took this laundry room far past utilitarian. The ultimate design highlight of the home was the master suite, an area that truly had star power. Michael Moloney, featured decorator on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, who served as the celebrity design ambassador for the home, focused his talents on the master bedroom and bath, and the results were stunning. Moloney’s creation featured handsome dark wainscoting on the bedroom walls, the perfect backdrop for the rugged poster bed. In the master bath, he combined rustic (the stained wood floating vanity), dramatic (the black herringbone wall tile) and elegant (the luxe gold fixtures) in perfect harmony. Just past the deep soaking tub and huge open shower, the master closet’s gourmet coffee maker and built-in dresser would make morning routines a breeze.
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ast year’s lucky [Nashville] winner purchased just one ticket for $100,” recalls Rote, emphasizing the fact that the limited number of tickets available increases the odds for winning the home or one of the other prizes. For a list of the additional prizes this year’s Memphis ticket holders are eligible to win, go to dreamhome.org. In this time of so much change and uncertainty, the most important fact that has not changed is that St. Jude is one of Memphis’ greatest assets, leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Treatments invented at the hospital have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to 80 percent since the doors opened over 50 years ago. St. Jude freely shares discoveries it makes and never bills patients’ families for treatment, travel, housing or food.
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REDO STORY TERRI GLAZER | PHOTOGRAPHY ROSS GROUP CREATIVE
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Memphis designer Ann Prince gives clients the luxury of a fine hotel at home. his couple travels all the time; it’s their favorite thing to do. They love to stay in fine hotels and so they decided it was time for their own master suite to feel like one of those hotels. They wanted it to be something that is timeless and unique,” recalls local interior designer Ann Prince.
spaces a look that would better stand the test of time. It’s a concept she feels should be the bedrock of any remodeling project. She shares, “My number one tip is that a bathroom should be timeless and classic. Kitchens and bathrooms are what sell a house, but they can also date a house. Choose the hard elements, the tile and fixtures, that will translate through anything else you do in the room.”
Once Prince had her marching orders, she went about planning a complete redo of the master bedroom and bath in the Chickasaw Gardens home. The suite had been redecorated about a decade ago and was beginning to look dated and tired. Prince set out to give the
The time-honored beauty of Prince’s design is a testament to this idea. The master suite, with its elegant lines, seems on one hand as though it could have been original to the 1950s-era home, however, it’s just as fresh and relevant today as it would have been then.
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t’s really easy to get into the tile store when you’ve been looking at magazines and you want to pick that latest, greatest thing. I say, proceed with caution! Choose something that’s pretty and will stand the test of time,” she advises, noting that a bathroom redo is a major undertaking that most homeowners aren’t likely to do more than once. Getting it right the first time is crucial. That’s not to say a look can’t be revised in the future. “You can change the wallpaper and art, but it’s still going to have that classic foundation,” says Prince. In fact, she admits to being a big fan of wallpaper. “It’s instant gratification; it can transform a space in a day!” This project shows just how transformative wallpaper can be. The large master bedroom, formerly painted yellow, was somewhat nondescript, according to Prince. She and the client fell in love with an elegant gray-patterned wallpaper from Cole and Son. They chose it and paired it with coral tones found in the artwork used as inspiration in the room. The paper gives the room depth, while draperies and a valance placed behind the upholstered headboard create structure, a focal point on an otherwise blank wall to anchor the bed. Prince turned to Leontine Linens in New Orleans for luxurious bedding to rival that in any world-class hotel. “This company only does full custom bedding, so you work with one of their representatives and you select all the material, all the threading, the specific colors, the monogram style–everything is custom,” she explains. The soft gray and white palette of the walls and linens get a bright accent from cheerful coral tones in the bedside drapes and monogrammed bolster pillow. The clients wanted to be able to read in bed, so Prince chose a pair of swingarm lamps. She completed the bedside lighting with a graceful table lamp on each nightstand, though, because the scale of the room called for something more substantial. The tall ceramic lamps provide a warm glow to the room, while the swing-arms are more task oriented. June 2020 • athomemms.com | 39
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window-front nook gives the homeowners another cozy spot for reading or relaxing. A pair of wing chairs, a pedestal table and a skirted ottoman fill the alcove. The chairs prove the point that even a total redo doesn't have to mean everything has to be purchased new. “The client had those chairs; they were inherited from a family member,” says the designer. “We had local decorative artist Jeniffer Church paint the wood and we reupholstered them with a fabulous velvet from Galbraith and Paul.” The upholstered headboard was also an existing piece Prince had redone. Adjacent to the bedroom, the master bath retains its original L-shaped layout. “The clients loved the footprint of the bathroom. They didn’t feel like they needed to add on or reconfigure it in any way, so we truly just took everything down to the studs and then put new finishes on,” says Prince. Here, it was the sophisticated marble floor tile that inspired the rest of the design choices. Primarily carrara marble, the crema marfil accents influenced Prince’s selection of hardware in brassy tones. Even small details like doorknobs and cabinet handles received thoughtful attention; styled in glass and brass, the accents add a little sparkle to the room’s refined air.
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rince used wallpaper again in the master bath, and the results are stunning. With a lavender background and gold flecks, the pattern adds instant interest and a bit of reflectivity. The room features his-and-hers vanities; “his” is topped with a round mirror that repeats the circle pattern of the floor tile. “The clients already had that mirror—it was stored in a closet so we resurrected it,” Prince says. “It was a happy find!” Next to “her” vanity Prince created an elegant dressing table. “We couldn’t find a table the size that we wanted so we had one built and Jeniffer Church also painted it, playing off the mirrored finish of the bedside tables in the master bedroom,” she says. A freestanding mirror mounted close to the tabletop gives the illusion that the two pieces are one, while a cute stool reprises the bedroom’s colors with its cheery coral fabric. “The client sits there every day and puts on her makeup, so it’s a nice place for her to be able to have a moment,” Prince says. Thanks to the vision of a talented designer, these homeowners who love to travel no longer need to board a plane to experience the five-star luxury of a top hotel. Prince’s inspired work ensures there’s no place like home for the comfort and beauty they so love. ________________________ FROM THE DESIGNER Designer Ann Prince gives credit for the successful execution of her stunning master suite design to local contractor Reid Hedgepeth, who oversaw the work. She advises homeowners thinking of a renovation project to make sure and choose a contractor wisely. “Any time you’re going to rip a space apart, hire your contractor carefully.” She also recommends making all design selections before the project begins. “Pick out everything on the front end so that when construction starts rolling, your decisions aren’t holding up the process. I can’t emphasize that enough!”
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N OV E M B E R 2, 2019 | DA L L A S, T X Parents of the Bride: Dawn Robinson & Jim Horn | Parents of the Groom: Greg & Mary Massa
REHEARSAL DINNER: SAINT ANN RESTAURANT | WEDDING: FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH | RECEPTION: DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART | EVENT PLANNER: MONIQUE BOYD | FLORIST: BELLA FLORA OF DALLAS | PHOTOGRAPHER: JENNIFER YARBRO VIDEOGRAPHER: KERRY LOFTON | ENTERTAINMENT: JORDAN KAHN ORCHESTRA | BAKER: FANCY CAKES BY LAUREN INVITATIONS: PAPER AFFAIR | CATERER: DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART (SODEXO) | RENTALS: MEDIA WEST PRODUCTIONS WEDDING DRESS: NEIMAN MARCUS | BRIDESMAIDS' DRESSES: BELLA BRIDESMAIDS | HAIR & MAKEUP: THE LUXXE LOOK
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xperience the promise of unlimited possibility along Coastal Mississippi’s 62 miles of scenic coastline. Feed your sense of adventure while recharging your batteries, whether you crave beachfront relaxation, thrilling outdoor activities or world-class gaming. On the Secret Coast, you’ll find endless choices and open-ended opportunities. The region offers an array of activities and cuisines. From kayaking, boating, fishing and hiking to a wide variety of attractions, museums, festivals, world-class gaming and championship golf courses, to a diverse selection of fare, there is an adventure for everyone.
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ach coastal community in the tri-county region offers a unique experience. Stroll through charming harbor villages and explore the heart of each downtown area; some are quaint and quiet, shaded with live oaks, while others bustle with generationsold boutiques and businesses. Thrill to world-renowned shows and casino headline entertainment or enjoy the sounds of area favorites at a local hangout. Find excitement on a nature tour through the rivers, marshes and bayous, a sunset excursion on the Gulf of Mexico, or a shrimping expedition that dives deep into the region’s fascinating maritime heritage. Get your culture fix at the worldrenowned Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi, designed by internationally acclaimed architect Frank Gehry. Marvel at the thin-walled, glazed vessels of 19th-century ceramicist George E. Ohr, widely held as the father of American Abstract-Expressionism. Across the bridge in Ocean Springs, discover the beautifully eccentric world of the illustrious Anderson family at the Walter Anderson Museum of Art and Shearwater Pottery Workshop and Showroom, where drawings, paintings, murals and pottery showcase the inherent beauty of the coast’s color palette. The art scene in Coastal Mississippi is as diverse as its landscape.
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amily-friendly is a popular theme in Coastal Mississippi, with plenty of affordable activities for all ages. Cool off at Gulf Islands Waterpark in Gulfport and ride the Gulf Coast’s first and only water roller coaster; challenge yourself to a 50-game, tree-to-tree obstacle course on ZIP’N FUN Adventure Park’s tightropes, swinging logs and zip lines; swim with dolphins and encounter stingrays at the educational and interactive Ocean Adventures Marine Park. For additional family fun, visit the Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, a nationally-rated children’s museum, cheer on the Biloxi Shuckers baseball team at MGM Park, or tour INFINITY Science Center, the official visitor center for NASA Stennis Space Center, where you can explore the farthest reaches of outer space, uncharted depths of the oceans and more!
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he Coastal Mississippi culinary scene is brimming with an array of offerings: choose from quaint seafood spots serving the freshest Gulf catch, sustainable, farmto-table fine dining and fusion cuisine. The Gulf is the inspiration behind every menu—shrimp, oysters and an abundance of fresh fish take center stage. You won’t leave hungry.
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Outstanding Southern hospitality is a big part of what makes Coastal Mississippi so special. Locals go a long way to make sure you feel right at home, from Waveland to Moss Point. The region offers endless choices for lodging to cater to any preference and type of traveler. Seeking charm? Book a room in a delightful bed and breakfast inn or boutique hotel such as the Grand Magnolia in Pascagoula, the Roost in Ocean Springs or Bay Town Inn in Bay St. Louis. Looking to let the good times roll? Check out the region’s 12 casino resorts. Whatever your preference or budget, Coastal Mississippi is ready to accommodate you. Coming soon, the Hotel Legends will be located in the heart of Downtown Biloxi. This 132 suite boutique hotel will feature an infinityedge pool with sweeping views of the Biloxi Small Craft Harbor, a dancing fountain set to the tunes of the Golden Age, a supper club, coffee shop, pool bar and more. Discover unlimited possibilities along the Secret Coast of Coastal Mississippi! June 2020 • athomemms.com | 51
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IN THE GARDEN
PERENNIALS TO BRIGHTEN THE SHADE GARDEN H
aving mature trees in your landscape is a blessing. They provide shade from the scorching Memphis summer sun, lower your electricity bill and your carbon footprint, and provide food and shelter for wildlife. But if you are a gardener and most of your yard is shady, it can sometimes feel like a curse. However, your plant palette doesn’t have to be limited to azaleas and hydrangeas, although those are beautiful and worthy of space in your garden. This summer why not add some new shade-loving perennials to your beds? Here are a few that thrive in the shady beds at the Dixon.
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IN THE GARDEN rodents called voles may be to blame. Voles seem to love munching on the roots and crowns of these plants but can be thwarted by planting hosta in containers instead of the ground. Some gardeners even sink containers into the ground so that the roots and crown are protected, but the pots are not noticeable. HEUCHERA
FERNS Here in Memphis we can enjoy a large array of ferns. Their lacy, fine-textured foliage looks great when mixed among hosta and heuchera. Many varieties of ferns do quite well in the gardens at the Dixon, and among them are some standouts. We grow Autumn Fern (Dryopteris erythrosora ‘Brilliance’) in swaths in beds all over the grounds. Their orange new growth and vigorous foliage make a lovely backdrop for seasonal color flowers. The Autumn Fern is by far the best landscape fern for the Mid South. They always look fresh and vigorous. Additionally, Sensitive Fern (Onoclea sensibilis) grows in many places throughout the Dixon grounds because of its full, lush appearance in the planting beds. The fertile stalks look attractive rising above the sterile fronds in masses below. Its ability to take the brutal summer sun, given adequate moisture, makes it a versatile plant for sun or shade. Cinnamon Fern (Osmundastrum cinnamomeum) is another favorite; with fertile spikes, it looks fantastic and grows great in our gardens. If we add a little lime to our slightly acidic soil, we can grow Northern Maidenhairs (Adiantum pedatum) quite well, too. The dark green, ethereallooking fronds which almost float on thin, black stems are ideal for planting along the edges of beds. HOSTA Hosta may be mostly about the foliage, but they are never boring. The broad leaves in hues of green and even blue with variegations in white or yellow make the perfect foil for the fine, lacy textures of astilbe and ferns in shady beds. Having this variety of color and texture in your garden is what will take it from good to great. All hosta send up bloom spikes with tubular flowers in shades of white, blue and lavender, which hummingbirds love. If you trim off the spent bloom spikes, new growth will follow. Hosta are suited for just about any shady garden situation, from containers to beds to rock gardens, and come in sizes and colors for almost any need. Hosta venusta is a miniature that only grows four to six inches in height and is perfect for hypertufa pots and porch plantings. On the other end of the spectrum, ‘Sum and Substance,’ comes in at a whopping six feet across and four feet tall with leaves as large as two feet across. What Memphis landscape doesn’t deserve ‘Blue Suede Shoes,’ a medium-sized hosta with lavender flowers and blue-green and yellow striped foliage. Hosta are found throughout the Dixon grounds, dying back to the ground and faithfully reemerging each spring. It is a joy to watch the first new leaves pop up out of the soil all rolled up before they unfurl and reclaim their spot in the garden. If you have tried hosta and been unsuccessful, small, mouse-like
Heuchera, or coral bells, is another great shade plant to add to the garden. The foliage, which has scalloped edges and is shaped similarly to geranium leaves, comes in every color of the rainbow. Many of the dozens of varieties reveal the color of the foliage in the name. Cultivars such as ‘Electric Plum,’ ‘Frosted Violet,’ Citronelle,’ ‘Stainless Steel,’ and ‘Guacamole’ come to mind. Coral bells are all native to North America and are in the family Saxifragaceae, as is their relative astilbe. Like astilbe, the flowers are borne on spikes rising above the mound of foliage below. The blooms make good cut flowers and are often visited by butterflies. Many varieties have bloom spikes in hues of pink and red. Heucheras make themselves at home in the woodland garden at the Dixon and are always a favorite at our spring plant sale, as we offer a wide variety of colors from which to choose. ASTILBE Astilbe, with its feathery plumes of flowers pointing skyward, is simply an indispensable plant in the shade bed. They come in over a hundred varieties with varying bloom times, flower colors, foliage colors and heights. They spread quickly by underground rhizomes, forming clumps that should be divided every few years. For the biggest impact, plant astilbe in groups of three or more in the front or the back of your bed depending on which variety you choose. Astilbe chinensis ‘Pumila’ can go at the front as a groundcover; with tips of scented lavender flower spikes, it reaches only a foot in height. The cotton-candy pink blooms of Astilbe ‘Federsee,’ with plumes reaching three feet in height, can mix among the other plants in the bed. Astilbe are generally easy to grow but do appreciate moist soils. As the summer wears on, be sure to keep watering to ensure the foliage looks its best. The flowers attract butterflies, last a week in a vase indoors, and dry beautifully in the garden to lend winter interest. The foliage is fine textured, almost fern-like, and comes in a range of colors from green to bronze to chocolate. Find astilbes at the Dixon nestled throughout the woodland gardens. I hope that you are inspired to experiment in your shade beds, whether it be with foliage size and color or flower textures. Just because you have shade doesn’t mean you have to be bored in the garden.
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IN THE KITCHEN
PA N - S E A R E D S C A L L O P S with S W E E T & S P I C Y B RO T H
I LOVE SCALLOPS, AND IF YOU DO TOO THIS IS THE DISH FOR YOU. I HAD SOMETHING SIMILAR YEARS AGO AT A RESTAURANT IN LOS ANGELES AND I LIKED IT SO MUCH THAT I DECIDED TO MAKE MY OWN VERSION OF IT. IT’S FRESH, IT’S LIGHT AND IT’S DELICIOUS! FOR THE BROTH:
FOR THE FRUIT:
1 Tbsp. honey
2 oranges
½ cup maple syrup
2 large red/pink grapefruits
Juice from 4 limes
2 avocados
2 tsp. minced garlic
Using a sharp knife, cut the top and bottom off of the oranges and grapefruits. Set the fruit on its new flat surface and cut away the peel, following the shape of the fruit. Hold the fruit in one hand and cut out each individual section, freeing it from the membrane. Place in a bowl and cover. Allow liquid to accumulate in the bowl. This can be done the day before as well. (Be sure to reserve to juice.) Peel the avocado and cut in half. Remove the seed and slice avocado into ¼-inch slices. Place in a bowl and top with about a tablespoon of lime juice to prevent browning. Set aside.
1 serrano pepper, seeds removed and finely chopped 1 Tbsp. finely chopped red bell pepper ⅛ tsp. salt ⅛ tsp. pepper Add the above ingredients to a small bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside. This can be made a few hours in advance or the day before. Just cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
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FOR THE SCALLOPS: 24 medium to large sea scallops 1 Tbsp. canola oil Salt Pepper Pat scallops dry with a paper towel. Season each with salt and pepper on both sides. Add oil to a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Once skillet is hot, working in batches of 8, add scallops and allow to cook on one side for about 2 ½ minutes without touching them. Flip and cook another 2 ½ minutes. (This is plenty! You do not want to overcook scallops.) Place cooked scallops on a plate lined with paper towels and repeat with the remaining scallops.
PLATE & SERVE Remove fruit and broth from refrigerator a couple hours before serving to allow them to reach room temperature. Take the juice that has accumulated in the bowl of fruit and whisk it into the broth mixture. Place 3 slices of avocado in the bottom of individual bowls in a fan shape. Add slices of both oranges and grapefruit to the bowls. (Approximately 3 slices of each.) Top fruit with three seared scallops. Using a large spoon, ladle a spoonful or two of the broth over the scallops and fruit. To finish, top with a fresh sprig of cilantro. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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H E A LT H Y Y O U
The Brain,Memory,
Emotions and You STORY MICHELLE JOHNS
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ou may have noticed by now, if you’ve been following my wellness articles each month, that human anatomy truly amazes me. The substance of how we are designed to function has key significance when compared to other living creatures. The dynamics of the human body are integrated in the way the emotional and spiritual natures relate to the physical. During the past few months I have been studying brain development and the way it impacts our relationships to self and others. The next three articles will focus on the brain and its significance in terms of wellness. *Note: I use the terms “you” and “we” in my articles because wellness is personal. I write as if I am speaking about all of humanity, but directly to you as an individual reader. Just as this magazine cultivates a desire to make your home your personal sanctuary, I hope to cultivate a desire for you to make your body a glorifying sanctuary. Brains run and rule the world. Brains govern, educate, create, dictate and empathize. Brains are behind every emotion felt, every action taken and every decision made. Most of us function on autopilot. We have routine behaviors in which we engage every day, waking up or going to bed around the same time, for example. Upon waking we have certain behaviors such as brushing our teeth, starting a coffee maker or perhaps reaching for the cell phone to see the time and check messages first thing. Perhaps we have set meetings each week or daily work schedules and family obligations.
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We operate barely thinking about our brain and its involvement in how we do anything and everything. Understanding your brain is important. Your brain records and stores memories, it develops your character and personality, it’s your problemsolving center, it regulates your mood and energy, it controls your heartbeat and blood pressure. The brain plays a substantial role in creativity and spirituality. It is infinitely complex; in fact, it is the most multifaceted structure in the universe. When you were born with a brain that encompassed more neural connections than there are stars in the universe, you were gifted with 100 billion neurons and trillions of supporting cells. Your brain uses 20 to 30 percent of your daily caloric intake and 20 percent of the oxygen and blood flow in your body (see the April and May issues of At Home Memphis & Mid South for articles on ways to increase your oxygen level and blood flow through breath). Information in your brain travels at a rate equivalent to 268 miles per hour. The brain is complex, dynamic and flexible. You’ve heard the phrase “use it or lose it.” Your brain operates by this rule. From the moment you were conceived and development began, your brain was forming. It has been forming neurons and connections with everything you experience since birth, and will continue to until death. That thought endears me to God’s mercy and grace toward humanity; it gives me hope and sustains my quest for wellbeing. Every experience in life has either helped or hurt your brain’s development and every experience continues to help or hurt your long-term potential.
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hen you entered this world, your brain was fully formed, but not fully developed. Though the brain is extremely complex and no part can be separated from the other, I will highlight three main areas of the brain this month. At birth, your brain stem is fully developed. Between infancy and age eight, the limbic area begins to develop, and around the age of 25 for women and 28 for men, the prefrontal cortex (PFC) becomes fully developed. Men have about 10 percent more neurons in the brain than women and women have more connections than men. I point this out to highlight both the uniqueness of the genders and our complementary ways of being. Each area of the brain performs distinct yet integrated functions. The brainstem, often referred to as the reptilian part of the brain, is the sensory center. It signals hunger, sleep, pain, comfort, security and danger. The limbic brain signals emotional responses to experiences, both perceived and real. The prefrontal cortex is the body’s CEO—the judgment, rationalization, impulse control, planning, organizational, focus and empathy center. The PFC is responsible for learning, memory, understanding and speech. All parts of the brain are significant and play a role in developing emotions, responses and memory. Now that you have some brain basics, I’ll continue to build on this knowledge with a focus on the brain and memory next month. The most meaningful information I have learned about the brain is that it’s possible to reverse brain disease and issues. More to come…
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HO ME FEATURE Special Thanks St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital stjude.org DESIGN Special Thanks Ann Prince Interiors annprinceinteriors.com Ross Group Creative rossgroupcreative.com GETAWAY Special Thanks Coastal Mississippi CVB gulfcoast.org IN THE GARDEN Special Thanks Dixon Gallery & Gardens dixon.org IN THE KITCHEN Special Thanks Jim Norton, thenortonrecipe.com HEALTHY YOU Special Thanks Michelle Johns mjohns@transformingwellness.com ON A GOOD NOTE Special ThanksThistle & Bee thistleandbee.org June 2020 • athomemms.com | 65
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histle and Bee’s mission is to help women survivors thrive, and you could say they are achieving that goal “one hive at a time.” In the summer of 2017, the founders of Thistle and Bee invited five survivors of sex trafficking and prostitution who wanted to build a new life to help them grow a business. They began with a handful of beehives and a great recipe for honey-sweetened granola. Today, the women served by Thistle and Bee help care for 53 bee hives, creating local Memphis honey, tea, granola, milk and honey soap, and beeswax candles. Their unique products are sold at over a dozen retail outlets, farmers markets and other venues, and on their website www. thistleandbee.org. Thistle and Bee offers hope and healing to women through a holistic two-year residential program, a therapeutic clinical program, and employment in the social enterprise. The plan addresses the women’s physical, social, educational and spiritual needs. Supporters find that helping this special “hive” of women is a win/win. Customers enjoy top-quality local honey, delicious granola, and handmade beeswax products while Thistle and Bee participants achieve employment and receive support to break the cycle of poverty and fear. 66 | At Home Memphis & Mid South • June 2020
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