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A golden Festival of Lights features spicy, autumn-appropriate dishes. See page 14 for recipes.

Being environmentally conscious can add an exceptional sense of style to your home. Clockwise from upper left: [1] Beyondgorgeous, this contemporary, ten by fourteen, hand-knotted, 100 percent wool rug from Obeetee’s Royal Taj Collection is richin intricate Shah Abbasi motifs that rest like jewels on its ebony ground, an eco-friendly rug choice that splendidly anchorsthe room. “A wool rug is an affordable, perhaps ultimate, ‘green’ luxury,” says Philip Holmes of Rug Studio. [2] A shelteredfront porch sports green furnishings. [3] This home’s game room is furnished with comfy leather furniture, nowadays manu-factured using environmentally sustainable practices. Its pièce de résistance is an antique railway handcar, handle removed,repurposed into a coffee table and topped by a steam locomotive made from vintage metal parts. From Design Studio, Ltd.

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2 A Peaceable Kingdom: good dogs and good deeds

4 Quiet Spaces: perspectives on the art of walking

6 On The Porch: marking the turn of the season

8 A La Carte: restaurants of note and an autumn spice

12 Shades of Green: the many colors of green paint

13 Noteworthy: a local doctor and her world view

The Chinese philosopher Lao-Tzu once said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”This famous quotation has itself been repeated a thousand times to cover as many situations, but it bearsrepeating again, especially in terms of the current enthusiasm for all things environmentally friendly.

Recycling. Repurposing. Reclaiming. Upcycling. Salvaging. You could also add “refurbishing” and“remodeling.” Call it what you will, the trend to make old things new and usable again, to fix things up, andto purchase eco-consciously is ultra-praiseworthy. What’s not to like here? People, lots of people, are doingtheir part to reduce greenhouse gases, make their carbon footprints smaller, keep stuff out of landfills, anduse more nature-based, sustainable goods and products for the good of Mother Earth. Continued on page 10.

SustainableStyle for the Home

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Residential and Business Interiors Pat Wormhoudt • Lizanne Guthrie2820 East Central, Wichita, Kansas 67214 • 316.682.6612

Transformed into a welcoming entry hall tableau, an arched iron factory window

from France is repurposed into a stunning mirror and installed above

an 18th-century French Gothic coffer that once served as storage for a family.

Stop by the showroom and browse our extensive line of home furnishings, textiles,

and decorative accessories. Be sure to shop our fabulous lamp room!

Therapy dogs aregood medicineSomeone once said, “A dog is the onlything on earth who loves you more thanhe loves himself,” which pretty muchexplains why many are ideally suited towork as therapy dogs.

Now, therapy dogs usually aren’t service dogs; serv-ice dogs have serious responsibilities as compan-ions to people who have various physical chal-

lenges, such as blindness and loss of limbs, which arecompensated for by their service dogs. Such dogs are notpets, and they mustn’t be distracted from tasks at hand.

Therapy dogs, on the other paw, are in a more entertain-ing line of work. By being warm, furry, willing friends topeople in such varied settings as assisted living facilitiesand hospices, select care homes and hospitals, child carefacilities and elementary schools, and even the occasionallibrary, these invaluable canine aides bestow upon one andall endearing calm, comfort, and contentment.

First and foremost, any potential therapy dog must likegoing to new places and meeting strangers who’ll want topet him. A lot. Fortunately, many breeds make great therapydogs. Due to their consistently friendly temperaments, somelarger breeds—for example, Labrador retrievers, collies, andgolden retrievers—are better suited than others. And small-er breeds, such as the bichon frisé, the cavalier King Charlesspaniel, and the Jack Russell terrier, are just right for sittingon laps and peering up adoringly into a person’s face. Notevery dog is cut out for this calling; ultimately, a dog’s dis-position determines his fitness as a therapy dog.

It’s well known that a pet can be a bracing, restorativetonic for your health; simply stroking his fur, slowly, lowersyour blood pressure, reduces stress levels, and ups youroverall sense of well-being. All’s right with the world, or atleast better. Similarly, others seem to reap the same benefits.They’re less stressed and depressed. Patients who feel thatthey’re recovering too slowly from an illness become morepatient. After a visit from a therapy dog, they smile more,feel calmer, are happier, and more relaxed. And, by the way,you’ll take your leave feeling pretty darned good yourself.

If you’re interested in brightening the day for a shut-in,sharing your best friend with a hospice patient, providing afuzzy muzzle for an ailing woman in a care home to caress,prompting fond memories of a long-departed pet for an eld-erly widower, or calming an anxiety-beset fourth-graderwho’s having trouble reading, then you should find out ifyour pet has a secret hankering to be a therapy dog.

As owner, you’ll be the dog’s handler, taking the lead infinding out if you two can function as a therapy team.Local facilities for training and certification include theFamily Dog Training & Behavioral Center, 755.2839, e-mail famdogtrng@ hotmail.com and the Wichita DogTraining Club, 832.1952, wichitadogtraining.org.

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Aidas’’AidasBrighton, Vera Bradley, Crabtree & Evelyn,

Peggy Karr Art Glass, Wilton Armetale, Lampe Berger

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Owned by Ray Racobs, Oso Oro—Spanish for “GoldenBear”—is an eleven-year-old golden retriever-great Dane mixwho’s become a rock-star therapy dog. Together, they make anirresistible team in a variety of settings. Whether channelinghis reassuring presence to help elementary-school studentsovercome reading anxieties or brightening the day of nursing-home residents, Oso Oro thoroughly enjoys his roles.


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People come to Burnell’s Creative Gold from allover—Dallas, Chicago, New York City, youname it—because Jerry Burnell and his threemaster jewelers have built a solid-gold reputa-

tion for carrying not only the finest, but also the mostdiverse, examples of extraordinary jewelry to be found.

The ShopThink about it. Why else would such a far-flung clien-

tele make such an effort to come to Wichita? Most otherlocal stores are franchises that sell the same middle-of-the-road wares. Whether you’re inWichita orWashington,you’ll see exactly the same jewelry, just like ordering thelasagna at any national Italian restaurant chain. AndWichita’s very few independent jewelry stores just don’thave the depth that Jerry Burnell has carefully nurtured.Or the creative talent. Or the vision. Or the concept ofwhat fine custom jewelry can be.

Over the years, Burnell’s has become well known as afamily-owned, customer-oriented, full-service store; youcan stop by to have your watch battery changed or yourrings cleaned and restored to their sparkling originalcondition, whether you buy any jewelry or not. The ambi-ence is warm and personal, and the talent, skill, vision,and knowledge of Burnell and his staff, unparalleled.That’s why people make the trip.

The ReputationHaving served as president of the Kansas

Jewelers Association for two years, as an execu-tive board member for the Executive Jewelers ofAmerica for six years, and as an advisory boardmember of the National Jewelers of America forfour years, Burnell has earned a singular level ofrespect and trust from his peers.What’s more, last year Burnell’s Creative Gold

was named one of the Top 50 Designer Retailersin the nation—the only store in the Kansas-Missouri area to receive this award—by Jewelers’Circular Keystone (JCK), the jewelry industry'sleading trade publication and the industryauthority for independent jewelry retailers.

For more than thirty years, Burnell’s hasearned an unmatched reputation forcarrying the widest range of innovativeand exciting jewelry designs by morethan 140 top designers from around theworld. But Burnell’s Creative Gold ismore than that: it’s become a destina-tion store because it carries, as a matterof course, some of the most unusual,most dazzling, most unconventional,most eclectic, and, sometimes, the most

whimsical, pieces of jewelry around—reason enough tomake the trip.And while this store’s top-of-the-line, designer lines of

jewelry is always exquisite, Burnell’s Creative Gold isconsistently acclaimed for extraordinary jewelry whollydesigned and made by Burnell and his master jewelers.They’ve won more than fifty–five national jewelry designawards by creating some of the most innovative and

dazzling jewelry in the country. Reason enough to cometo this destination store!Remember, there’s still time to have Burnell and his

master jewelers create a stunning piece for you to giveas a holiday gift. Stop in to browse the world’s mostspectacular fine jewelry at Burnell’s Creative Gold, MillCreek Shopping Center, 550 N Rock Rd, 634.2822, orvisit burnells.com

Burnell’s Creative Gold has long enjoyed its reputation as the premierefine-jewelry store in the Wichita area, but this shop has become somethingmuch more prestigious: Burnell’s is now a destination store.

Discover the indescribable beauty of MAGICK, the line of exquisite cloisonnéjewelry whose pieces are quite literally “Gems of Art,” available at Burnell’sCreative Gold. Seen here is the Revelations III pendant, 24k gold cloisonnéset in 14k yellow gold with .02ct diamonds embodying hidden treasures beingbrought to light.

Burnell’s Creative Gold is becoming a national trendsetter and adestination store to those looking for thefinest in custom jewelry

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The Jewelry

Kitchen & Bath Gallery and these homeowners discover that remodelingone room just leads to anotherStarting with one upstairs room, Kitchen & Bath Gallery renovated aseries of spaces so skillfully, artistically, and imaginatively that theresults spectacularly exemplify the concept of seamless remodeling.

Phase Two was a doozy. The homeowners wanted a massive new bar built on the lower level, arenovated kitchen, and a new sheltered veranda. Such a massive undertaking is all in a day’swork for the Kitchen & Bath Gallery crew.These homeowners wanted the bar to evoke the dis-tinctive ambience of old-time establishments, so a massive enclosed bar, constructed of knotty

alder, was custom-designed, built on-site, and stained, and a hand-rubbed, ultra-smooth, marine finishwas applied to the top. Antique mirrors installedbehind the shelves intensify the stunning sheen.

What had been merely a nondescript patio justoff the living room was jaw-droppingly trans-formed into a spacious, largely enclosed, mixed-use grand veranda that leads back into the livingroom. Comfortably furnished with wicker chairs,a television, and a fireplace, one area encouragesrelaxation, and the other, memorable diningand celebrations with a view. A tongue-and-groove wood ceiling, crown molding, a stamped-concrete floor, and area rugs unify the spaces.

But the kitchen arguably most demonstratesKitchen & Bath Gallery’s creative flair for seam-less remodeling. The homeowners wanted theuninspiring brown cabinets, and the room ingeneral, to be lighter and airier. Kitchen & Bath

Gallery’s Mark Combs consulted withDesign Studio’s Pat Wormhoudt, andthey got it right on the first try. Thehomeowners simply loved the paletteof mottled earth tones that include cop-per, gold, brown, and taupe. Custommaple cabinets, painted with custom-blended white and finished with a glazewiped on by hand for depth and char-acter, showcase these colors to ultimate

effect. The countertops and is-land feature Venetian Goldgranite, and the floor is com-prised of irregularly shapedand chisel-edged ceramic tile,which has the look of stone.

And, finally, it’s all in thedetails. “What I love most isthe butler’s pantry,” says thehomeowner. “I have severalsets of dishes which, untilnow, were in storage here and

there in the house. I rarely saw themand thus never used them. Thanks toMark, my new butler’s pantry hasplenty of glass cabinets, so I can see,display, use, and enjoy them!”For more on Kitchen & Bath Gallery’s

endlessly creative skills, talents, andseamless remodeling, call 686.7938, stopby their showroom at 2823 E Douglas,orvisitTheKitchenandBathgallery.com

This monumental remodel included a one-of-a-kind bar, a dual-purpose semi-enclosedveranda for virtually year ’round use, and abeautiful, more functional, kitchen. Ever themasters of seamless remodeling, Kitchen &Bath Gallery just finished renovating theliving room, powder room, dining room,foyer, and most of the second floor, and thesehomeowners are so happy with all the workthat they’ll have the crew return next year totransform the master bedroom suite. “Icouldn’t bemore pleased,” one says. “Kitchen& Bath Gallery gave us everything we askedfor, everything we wanted—and more!”

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Now that summer’s temperatures have becomemore temperate, and summer’s light no longerbleaches everything white-hot, and the season hasturned toward autumn’s more muted shades andshadows, it’s time to go walking.

Yes, walking. Walking in honor of autumn. Walking to cel-ebrate the season come ’round again. Walking to findyourself afresh in the quiet spaces of your mind.Depending on the scope of your ambition, you may

decide to walk around your neighborhood and, perhaps anothertime, beyond, to see what’s been going on while you’ve hidden fromthe relentless, endless summer heat.

Take your time. Walk slowly, even leisurely, because this isn’t arace. Remember, the goal is to discover whatever the landscape pro-vides, offers up, reveals. You’ve always wondered, while driving by,what’s up that shy, shaded road. Today, walk on over and find out.You’ve pondered, hurrying by too many times to count, about wherethat little leaf-strewn stream begins. Today, try to discover the source.In Victorian times, walkers typically investigated all sorts of littlethings they came upon, such as ant colonies, wildlife tracks, and leafpatterns, and then documented them, all for the simple pleasure oflearning and sharing something new about nature.

Leave your cell phone at home, or carry it (turned off) only for an emergency.Remember, you’re seeking out the restorative quiet spaces of your mind, which you’llnever find if you’re constantly plugged in to the ever-present cacophony of the modernworld. Take your portable media player if you must, but be aware your playlist may clashwith the serenity you’re seeking.

And on those days when it’s not so pleasant, walk indoors on a treadmill. Again, slowly.You can lay in a stock of walking DVDs. The on-line company VitaDigitalProductions.comoffers a remarkable and inexpensive series of 30- and 60-minute “virtual walks,” includ-ing walks around Italy’s Isle of Capri and along the Amalfi Coast, and the picturesquecountrysides of Ireland and England. They promise that you’ll see something new everytime you take a walk.

Although walking undoubtedly has exercise benefits, you’re looking for something

else: connecting with, drawing from, breathing in the natural world, which has alwaysbeen humankind’s wellspring of inspiration, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Look at theway the sun backlights that row of late-summer geraniums. Observe how oaks, hav-ing dropped their acorns for squirrels to find and bury, now seem to relax, gatheringstrength from the cooling earth for over-wintering.

Be inspired by those Victorians of long ago, and stoop to examine the quietly fadingcolors of fallen leaves. Gaze upward, and notice that the changing angle of the sun’s rays,in the turning of the seasons, makes the light of an autumn sky different from summer’s.Walk on, discovering anew the serene primal source of your own quiet space.This photo and many others are available from the Gallery at Dock 410, which features

fine art photography specializing in Kansas and Flint Hills scenics, 410 S Commerce St,262.7330, Mon-Sat 10-5.

Stormy Path by MarkWilkes, taken atWichita’s Great Plains Nature Center

Quiet Spaces: A Moveable Peace


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Green Refinishing is right on trackto be Wichita’s eco-friendliestkitchen and bath refinishersWhen you’re thinking about having kitchen and bath remodelingdone, why not choose a local company that uses environmen-tally friendly products?

Refinishing is the simple process ofcreating a new surface over an ex-isting bathtub, countertop, or tile

expanse. The folks at Green Refinishingknow people have lots of reasons tochoose refinishing over renovation. Re-finishing involves less hassle, while im-pressively transforming a home or officespace. It’s quicker. Refinishing’s easier,if all you’re looking for is a simplechange. And it’s less expensive.But there’s one more thing to consider:

choosing the earth-friendly option, and that’s where Green Refinishing rises above the rest.They’re committed to refinishing a variety of surfaces using environmentally safe productslow in potentially harmful volatile organic compounds. Known asVOCs, these compoundsare a toxic goulash of chemicals possibly dangerous in the short- and long-term to you, theirtechnicians, and the environment.Green Refinishing safely and beautifully transfigures countertops and cabinets, as well

as bathtubs of all makes and models, bathroom vanities, fiberglass liners, and non-slipfloors in both residential and commercial properties. The low-VOC refinishing productsthis cutting-edge company uses are high quality, time tested, and long lasting. GreenRefinishing stands by the products and their work. And they offer a five-year warranty.Now that’s friendly on so many levels!

To learn more about the benefits of eco-friendly refinishing or to obtain a free quote,contact Green Refinishing, 768.0371, e-mail [email protected], or visitGreenRefinishingKS.com

When it comes to refinishing backsplashes andcountertops, homeowners are realizing that eco-style can be eco-stylish—and budget friendly

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Kent&Roxie’sSpectacleShoppe carriesthe latest in lenstechnology—and the most fashionable frames

It all started with race-car drivers,whose special needs require excellentside-to-side vision. Unfortunately, old

lens-making capabilities were extremelylimited in their ability to produce curvedlenses or wrap-around shades that wouldbe thin enough to be worn in largerframes, and still deliver visual acuity. Butwith the advent of Ice-Tech all-digitallens technology, all that has changed.Ice-Tech’s patented lens software

means no unwanted thickness outside theoptical zone, and lighter, thinner lensesthat can be worn in many larger framestyles, including wraps. Because the lensis customized from start to finish, it max-imizes vision. Plus, their anti-reflectionlens is not a coating at all. Rather, it’s a

combination of elements that build ananti-reflective thin film that actuallybonds to the lens material. Because morelight can pass through the lens with ananti-reflective treatment—you can trulysee clearly now.Kent and Roxie couldn’t be happier or

more impressed. Kent says, “We now havecomplete optical freedom. We can get thelenses our customers love to wear with nolimits to base curve, add power, cylinderpower, prism power or decentration, andall without sacrificing distance vision.Talk about optical freedom. Wow!”

Get the shades or glasses you’ve alwayswanted at Kent & Roxie’s SpectacleShoppe, 306 N Rock Rd, 686.6111, Tues–Fri 9–6, Sat 9–1, or visit KRspecs.com

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Editor: Kathy D. HeatonCopy Editor: Kat SchneiderContributing Graphic Designer: Hai TranContributing Editor: Kat Schneider

Publisher: Patrick D. Wherritt

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Finally, summer has given way to autumn, and neigh-borhoods across the city are jubilantly celebratingthe season’s turning by enthusiastically changing out

porch décor, seemingly overnight. Oh, the same elementsare there. Wicker and wrought iron chairs. Tables large andsmall. And plants aplenty, although summer’s petunias,freesias, and hydrangeas have been replaced by asters, pan-sies, and chrysanthemums, and summer’s gaily colored andpatterned porch cushions and pillows, by autumn’s deeperumbers, greens, coppers, and burgundies. Pumpkins andeven the occasional jack-o’-lantern have appeared in antic-ipation of holidays soon to come. Apparently, cooler tem-peratures slow the sap in autumn’s maple trees and people.So come on up and sit a spell.

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Clockwise from upper right: [1] The entranceway and the seating area of this frontporch are fairly awash in autumn’s golds, yellows, and umbers. Laughing, the home-owner says, “Oh, you can’t overdo autumn.” [2] A unique two-tiered front porch,offering wicker chairs on one level and wrought-iron swivel chairs on the other, dis-plays only a few pots of chrysanthemums—for now. [3] This clearly autumn-readyfront porch displays the year-’round phenomenon of serendipity: Having recentlyrepainted her home a serene sage green, the homeowner realized that she’d uninten-tionally matched the color of the paint to that of the porch’s wicker chairs.

On the Porch: Autumn Days

Deep in the mountains

A single branch of maple

Near the eaves of my hut

Marks the beginning

Of the days of autumn.

—Renge Tsu

2011HolidayTablesSeasons forCelebrating

Wichita Center for the Arts Annual Holiday TablesNovember 3–5, 10 am–4 pm

Admission $10 • Lunch 11:30 am–1:30 pm $12Decorated Christmas Tree Auction • Holiday Boutique & Delectable Bake Shop

Tuscan-themed Preview Party Nov 2, 7–10 pmReservations required, $75 per person

Call 634.2787 for more information, or visit wcfta.com


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Indian–Pakistani buffet: Sun 11–3

First-Class FareZAYTUN offers the simple butflavorful foods of Persia, Turkey,Lebanon, India, and Pakistan. Thisrestaurant features a wood-burn-ing oven and a real Tandoor ovenfor preparing meals as authenti-cally as possible, and they’realways made with the freshest ofingredients. Owner Syed Abbasmakes sure that you’ll experiencethe best cuisine and the mostimpeccable service this side of theMediterranean.

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Award-winning specialty pizzas fea-turing innovative toppings, as wellas unique entrée salads, deliciouspanini-style sandwiches, and savorybaked pastas, have made IL VICINO aperennial neighborhood favorite.

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D’SOZO Cafe � Bakery � Wellness Food as It Should beShowcasing the unique flavors ofthe Caribbean, Mediterranean,Orient, and Americas, Chef MiguelLarcher and his team create plant-based sandwiches, wraps, crêpes,and pizzas that bring to your palate,joy; your soul, comfort; and yourbody, health.

D’SOZO also features delectablesfresh daily from their bakery, freshlyhandmade real fruit smoothies, andanever-ending savory array ofChef’salways delicious entrée du jour.

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Entrée du Jour:Polenta Ballsand SummerSquash withTomato Sauce

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HANA CAFE and Sushi Bar Unique Asian FareDrawing upon a background ofmore than twenty yearsʼ experi-ence in running successful sushibars in New York and Boston,Jay and Eunice Kim serve aunique blend of Japanese andKorean cuisine in a relaxed andwelcoming atmosphere.Since opening in 1996, HANACAFE has steadily gained favorwith those who appreciate ultra-fresh sushi and other artfullyprepared-from-scratch Asian food.

325 N. Mead, Old Town Square267.3766

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Bocconcini Italian Eatery Cuisine Amore!Featuring signature recipes byrenowned chef Nathan Toubia,BOCCONCINI, the latest and eagerlyanticipated addition to College Hillfine dining, is a decided cut aboveyour average Italian restaurant.With nary a meatball, lasagna, orpizza in sight, Toubia instead offersa full and delectable menu ofmade-from-scratch pasta dishes,unique showcase entrées, someexquisite vegetarian selections,and divinely simple desserts atdelightfully reasonable prices.

4811 E Central613.2523bocconcinirestaurant.com

Oh Yeah! China Bistro Chinese Cuisinewith an Artful FlairWichita’s newest fine-dining Chineserestaurant reaches far beyond theordinary. This is authentic gourmetChinese cuisine, not the blandAmericanized stuff served up atmany local buffets. At OH YEAH!CHINA BISTRO, every meal is pre-pared to order, and their delicioussauces are all made from scratch.The menu features all the tradi-tional Asian favorites, plant-basedor meat proteins, and steamed orstir-fried dishes—and they’re morethan happy to accommodatespecial requests.

OH YEAH! CHINA BISTRO chefs skill-fully transform traditional Chinesedishes into masterpieces so artfully,so delectably, and so subtly thatdiners will wonder if they’re still inKansas. And all the cornucopia ofmenu items are flat-out delicious.

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BISTRO’S reasonable prices, sleekdécor, soft lighting, rich hardwoodfloors, upholstered booths, andlinen tablecloths and napkins—even for lunch—create a diningexperience that will have yousaying, “Oh Yeah! China Bistro.”

3101 N. Rock Rd425.7700OhYeahChinaBistro.com

Reserve a table in thebeautiful dining room foryour special occasion.And remember—Oh Yeah!China Bistro also caters!

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While the tastes of many spices—ground cinnamon, allspice, cardamom, andginger, for example—bear a passing flavorful resemblance to their plants oforigin, curry powder isn’t one of them. The curry plant itself exhibits the

intoxicating aroma of, say, Indian eggplant curry, but its taste has been described as“similar to a stew of pine needles.”

That’s because the silvery gray leaves of the curry plant, while it makes for a lovely andfragrant addition to your garden, is pretty much inedible. Curry powder, on the other hand,

is actually a blend of several, and as many as twenty, herbs, spices, and seeds, combina-tions that evolved over a couple of centuries on the Indian subcontinent for different usesin various dishes.

Back in the day, curry powders could be a complex mélange of such ingredients as car-away, chile, cinnamon, clove, coriander, cumin, fennel seed, fenugreek, ginger, green andblack cardamom, mace, nutmeg, red and black pepper, salt, saffron, tamarind, turmeric—the source of curried dishes’ familiar yellow color—and mustard, poppy, and sesame seed.

Since then, curry powder has migrated well beyond its countries of origin to become astandardized blend of chile, cumin, fenugreek, coriander, turmeric, and red pepper. Theterm “curry powder” is now a generic phrase, albeit a pungent one. This kicked-up con-coction long ago moved into the eclectic, inclusive mainstream of American cuisine. Itrobustly flavors soups and stews, adds punch to sauces and marinades, and amps up allkinds of entrées, pasta, vegetables, and potato salads. Adventurous chefs like to pair curry

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The Pantry: Curry Powder’s Piquant Power

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Stylishly TastefulAIDA’S Coffee House is the per-fect place to take a break—andshop a little, too—any time of day.Lunch features ham, turkey, andtuna sandwiches on fresh-bakedbread, homemade soups likeCalifornia medley and broccoli-cheese, a daily vegetarian special,and creative salads and quiches.And AIDA’S desserts, including hersignature carrot cake with creamcheese frosting, are to die for.

Aida’s Gift Shop, mezzanine920 East First St in Old Town262.6721

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Most Americans are familiar with curry powder as aningredient in Indian cuisine, but it can in fact infuse a vari-ety of recipes with its pungent bite, so it’s a versatile must-have in the pantry.


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William F. Reese Heading North on The Chisholm Trail oil, 12” x 16”

Lowell E. Smith The Front Porch watercolor, 11” x 14” David Hettinger Contemplating The Actoil, 12” x 9”

A distinctive selection ofrepresentational fine artoriginals in all media by thefinest artists in the regionand from across the nation.

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Julie’s Cabbage CurryThis dish comes together quickly and easily,making it a great choice for aweeknight meal.

4 tablespoons butter1 tablespoon mild curry powder (or to taste)1/2 teaspoons ground red pepper (or to taste)1 large onion, chopped1 tablespoon tomato sauce or ketchup1 teaspoon salt1 large head cabbage,chopped2 tablespoons fresh cilantro,chopped (optional)

In a large pan heat the butterover medium heat; add the currypowder and red pepper. Stir aminute until the mixture is fra-grant, add the onion, and sautéuntil translucent. Add the tomatosauce, salt, and cabbage. Stir andcover, reduce the heat to medi-um-low, and cook all approxi-mately 10–15 minutes, or untilthe cabbage is done. Top withcilantro, if desired, and serve thecabbage with basmati rice.

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with such fruits as apples, bananas, passion fruit, and mango, as well as with the sweeterflavors of citrus, vanilla, yogurts, and coconut milk.

Ready-made curry powder is generally available in two heats: a milder one, and the hot-ter version, called “Madras,” which has more chile powder in the mix. Of course, you canexperiment with small packets of ingredients from natural foods stores and purveyors ofbulk spices to create your own signature curry powder blends. Whichever way you decideto go, you’ll find that curry powder is a can’t-live-without pantry staple.

The Pantry: continued from page 8

The amount of curry you use depends upon its heat level.Above, clockwise from top left:Mild and extra hot are similarin color, while regular hot curry powder is a deep red.


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Sustainable Style for the Home, continued from cover

Fashionable FusionInvest in antiques. Above: Designers Pat Wormhoudt and Lizanne Guthrie fash-

ioned a striking tableau by combining salvaged items from different style periods.The chest is an old baking table with roll-out flour bins, topped by a large doughbowl repurposed to hold a dried floral arrangement and flanked by found-art vintagegears and antique Asian water jugs transformed into lamps. Backing this uniquecomposition is a wooden mold for a sawmill flywheel.Wormhoudt says, “Purchasingan antique guarantees you’ll have a one-of-a-kind piece.”

Left: This quietly spectacular bedroom demonstrates a successful fusion of scale,salvage, and style. DesignersWormhoudt and Guthrie salvaged two colossal antiquedoors from Italy and turned them into a bed’s headboard. Flanking the bed are twoample chests that balance the headboard’s imposing presence. Says Guthrie, “Welove combining contemporary furnishings with older pieces. They confer characterand permanence.” Design Studio, Ltd, 2820 E Central, 682.6612.

Workhorse WoolPurchase earth-friendly fabrics. Used in a range

of home textiles, wool is an affordable, beautiful,ecologically conscious workhorse. It’s an infinitelyrenewable resource; unlike synthetic fibers madefrom petroleum, the supply of wool is virtuallyunlimited. Even better, a wool rug improves airquality by absorbing such air-borne contaminantsas formaldehyde, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur diox-ide for up to thirty years. Wool also absorbs air-borne dust particles—important for allergy suffer-ers—and wool doesn’t support bacterial growth.Wool is both recyclable and biodegradable and

also boasts insulating and cooling properties.“Many rug manufacturers are opting for technolo-gy that uses recycled wool to make new goods,”observes Philip Holmes. “And when it's time toretire your wool rug, you won’t be congesting alandfill with a non-biodegradable nylon product.”Holmes carries a stunning variety of wool rugs atRug Studio, 8336 E 21st St N, The Shops atTallgrass, 682.0033.

Artful EffectsReclaim things. Right: Walls, credenzas, doors, countertops, benches, tabletops, desks, you

name it, Christine Tasheff ofWe Love Doors can aesthetically resurface it, not simply reclaimingbut transforming a ho-hum or marred surface into a fabulous work of art.One of her projects involved a downtown office building, where she was asked to remodel a bath-room and give new life to the top of an old abandoned desk. Clockwise from upper left: [1] Tasheffembellished the back of the desk’s glass top with multiple layers of copper foil and paint; whenturned right side up, the glass top exhibits a dazzling mélange of pattern and color. [2] She faux-finished the bathroom walls to evoke the look of linen, recurrently stenciled with an embossedAsian-style emblem. [3] The vanity countertop was faux-finished to resemble granite, and thestenciling on the cabinets echoes the wall pattern. Contact Tasheff at 990.0782.

So where do you start? That’s easy: Begin by doing just one thing. Just one. Then, astime, energy, and finances permit, do another. And another. When it’s time to pur-chase new drapes, consider ones made of 100 percent organic cotton, that is, from

cotton plants grown in fields that were neither chemically treated nor sprayed with pes-ticides or fertilizers, and from cotton fabric that wasn’t chemically treated or harmfullydyed during processing and finishing. Conventionally grown cotton is pesticide-heavy,and organic cotton is softer, more durable, and healthier for you and the environment.And that also goes for hemp and bamboo products.

Goinggreen

Tile StyleDo just one thing. Right: “Because they’re quarried naturally or made from

the earth,” says Kathy Haines of Designers Expo, “stone and tile are eco-friend-ly choices for flooring material.” And they’re always stylish. Clockwise fromupper left: [1]These reclaimed antique parrefeuille tiles are unusual in that theirshape is rectangular rather than square. [2] Jerusalem stone originated fromquarries in the SouthernHebronMountains near Jerusalem.The stone has beenused for many hundreds of years in public buildings, and their striking smooth-ness and patina are the results of centuries of wear. [3] Reclaimed and resur-faced flagstone is durable and suitable when you want period ambience. “Thisnewly distressed antique flagstone is a clever way to achieve the look of anantique floor for a much lower price,” says Haines. All stone and tile are fromParis Ceramics and available from Designers Expo, 1409 E Douglas, 267.1982.

A way of life

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Funk N’ FunSalvage stuff. Above:Deb Drager has a passion

for recycling with attitude and imagination. Usingmetallic foil, glass mosaic beads, and stencils, sheturned these two dumpster-worthy closet doorsinto a fantastical room divider. Drager’s so enthu-siastic about the virtues of earth-friendly chalkpaint on such pieces that she’s giving classes on itsuse. (Or she’ll be very happy to do your project foryou.) Her funky furnishings, as well as these as-yet-unretouched vintage garden chairs, are on avail-able from Rebecca’s, 300 N Mead, 866.2622—whoherself fashions clothing from vintage fabrics. Forclasses, call Drager at 204.3619.

Pretty in PaintRefurbish something. Above:Abbe Doll of All Dolled Up loves the idea of renovating

old pieces. She says, “I like the Shabby Chic look, but I also want the things I redo to befunctional, so I apply water-proof sealer and a hand-rubbed wax finish.” Her newlyrefurbished furniture thus retains its weathered patina, but there’s no worry about flak-ing paint. And they’re a snap to wipe clean if something is spilled on them. Doll useslow-VOC paints and is also a big fan of chalk paint. See her winsome, charming fur-nishings insideAt HomeWith Style, 535 NWoodlawn, 651.0073.

Concrete BeautyUpcycle.Near right: Brad Olmsted of Concrete Colorscapes says, “Boring gray con-

crete is so twentieth century!” He can stain, engrave, or stencil your existing concrete,indoors or out, residential or commercial, in virtually any color or pattern you canthink of, including cobblestone, flagstone, river rock, and tile.And,Olmsted says, “Thedesign is in the concrete, not on it.” The results are more than spectacular; they’reenvironmentally friendly. Olmstedcan even incorporate unsightlycracks and discolorations into thedesign.Your existing concrete surfaceremains intact, but transformed.Nothing goes to the landfill. Call519.1822 for a free estimate or visitConcreteColorscapes.com

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Do just one thing: As they need replacing, purchase energy-saving appliances, from compact fluorescent light bulbs torefrigerators. If every U.S. household replaced just one incandescent light bulb with a compact fluorescent, it would prevent90 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, the equivalent of taking 7.5 million cars off the road. Asfor appliances, look for high Energy Star® ratings.

Do just one thing: If wood floors are your thing, look for Endura sustainable wood products, fabricated in America of suchreclaimed or Forest Stewardship Council-certified woods as Caribbean Teak and Oregon White Oak. In fact, each and every time

you need to replace or improve something, make an environmentally responsiblechoice regarding everything from insulation and furniture to paint and windows.Whatever one thing you do, you’ll be doing Lao-Tzu proud. And by doing justone thing, you’ll feel better about the environment—and yourself.


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There’s only one place to gowhen youwant the best in custom electronics:Home Technology Systems, Inc.

This local company was recently chosen by ABC’s “ExtremeMakeover: Home Edition” to coordinate and install a voice-controlled home automation system, and it also recently receivedcoveted Custom Electronics Design and Installation Association

(CEDIA) national awards.ProjectManagerMichael Bruce, who is responsible for day-to-day operations,

says, “All our team members enjoy technology, but audio and video are reallyour first passion. We always get excited about home theater projects, but there’sa lot of cool technology as well insuch things as video surveillance,lighting control, IT applications,and access control.What it comesdown to is that we love all kinds ofelectronics technology projects—and helping people understandtechnology solutions.”And now that access and con-

trol of all IP-based equipmenthas become a virtual require-ment, Bruce continues, “both lo-cally and remotely via computer,iPad, or iPhone, it’s even more

interesting. We pride ourselves on integrating multiple systems. There’s so much toconsider when designing such systems and providing control through one userinterface. But we’re up to it—and the challenges.” The Home Technology Systemsteam finds it especially rewarding when customers realize they can operate theirsystems with a user-friendly, one-touch control.“We’re always willing to dive into various types of electronic projects,” says co-

owner Shannon McGinnis, who has an extensive electronics background in designand application. “We have enough technical experience that we can both handlethe technical part and manage the logistics to complete the project and meetcustomer expectations.”Comments Bruce, “We believe in, and enjoy, the team mission of providing

people with technology solutions for all applications and budgets.”To discover what Home Technology Systems can do for you, call 722.4663, or visit

them at 6803 W Taft Ave, Ste 307, or at HomeTechnologySys.com

Home Technology Systems, Inc. is Wichita’s single-source solution for theprofessional design and installation of both homeand commercial electronics.

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massage therapists at CJ Mas-sage can provide a comprehensive range of massage experiences on a regular basis de-signed to relieve stress, improve your circulation, lower your blood pressure, managepain, relax muscles, alleviate tension-related headaches, and so much more.For the ultimate massage experience, CJ Massage recommends the Total Relaxation

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Fortunately, toxin-free, carcinogen-free, and VOC-free Mythic Paint is hereto save the day. Naturally. This trail-blazing line boasts an incredible 1,232-color palette—greens and lots more—ininterior and exterior finishes, has helpful sheen guides and generous color swatches, pro-vides excellent coverage, is spatter resistant, and exhibits a gorgeous, durable, and wash-able finish. And if that’s not enough for you, eco-savvy Mythic Paint is made in the USA.Find this out-of-this-world paint right here in Wichita at Verde Sustainable Living in

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NoteworthyDr. Martha Housholder:Multicultural StudiesThis prominent Wichita doctor enjoys thesynergy of specialties connecting her pro-fessional and personal lives.

Currently affiliated with Wichita’s Via ChristiRegional Medical Center, Martha Housholder,MD, practices medicine in the fields of dermatol-

ogy and dermatopathology. Having graduated from theUniversity of Kansas School of Medicine and trained atJohns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, sheholds sterling credentials.

In 1974, the State of Kansas began requiring continuingeducation for doctors trained in the United States, includ-ing those practicing overseas. To meet that charge, thelocal chapter of the Christian Medical and DentalAssociations was established, and in 1978, the first sixdoctors began what have since become annual treks toteaching conventions around the world, with an emphasison the medical protocols and outcomes in developingcountries in Africa and Southeast Asia.

Currently, the U.S. affiliate of this medical-missionaryorganization boasts some 16,000 members; Housholder wasinvited to become a member in 1984, and she began travel-ing to such countries as Kenya, Malaysia, and Thailand toensure that foreign doctors who’d trained in Kansas hospitalsmaintained accreditation in their specialties.

“To chronicle the activities at the medical conferences, Ibegan taking what were essentially documenting photo-graphs,” Housholder reminisces. But she also found herselfdrawn to photographing the beauty she saw in each country,its distinct character, its unique flora and fauna, its colorfulculture. She adds, “I started noticing the intricate layers ofarchitectural history in places that were previously colonial,where successive cultures had cumulatively left their traces.That phenomenon has a strange beauty all its own.”

Housholder was so pleased with what were becomingher art photographs that she began framing and installingthem in her office in Wichita. It wasn’t long before hercolleagues, friends, and patients began taking note of herremarkable artistic talent, the unexpected fruits of herprofessional activities.

Jolene Holdawayowner/design consultant

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Jim and Arlene Phillips have been franchisees forKitchen Tune-Up®, an acclaimed national business,since 2005. They specialize in cabinet refacing, re-dooring, new kitchen cabinets, and the restoration

and reconditioning of any wood in your home, and theirwork is impeccable. This reputation is key: Kitchen Tune-Up has won six national awards in the Best Kitchen Designand Project of the Month categories.These days, cabinet refacing really interests homeowners.

Jim Phillips says, “Cabinet refacing is an exciting and af-fordable option, whether you want to simply refresh yourcabinets or want a whole new look for your kitchen.” Doorand drawer fronts often wear down faster than frames, so it’snot always necessary to install expensive new custom cabi-nets. Instead, cabinet refacing is an economical way to re-vitalize your kitchen with new doors, drawer fronts, andmatching veneer, installed over existing cabinet boxes.You get a new-kitchen look without the new-kitchen cost.Kitchen Tune-Up offers an impressive selection of

wood choices and colors. In addition, the Refacing Plusoption allows you to have additional cabinets, drawers,and islands installed. Kitchen Tune-Up can even helpyou choose special cabinetry like entertainment centersor home offices.And custom storage solutions are avail-able for your bathroom, media room, laundry center,

craft area, and home office.Even better, when you choose to

reface your cabinets instead of re-placing them, you've done morethan you may think. You've keptcabinet boxes out of a landfill, andyou've conserved the materials andenergy that it would have taken tocreate new ones.Your kitchen looksaltogether new, but your remodelingproject was eco-friendly!

For more information on howKitchen Tune-Up can brighten yourkitchen, call 558.8888, or visitkitchentuneup.com

This KitchenTune-Up kitchen was primarily a cabinet refacing project.Additional featuresincluded adding hammered glass to a couple of the doors and raising the cabinets above thestove and refrigerator to add interest to the upper cabinets’ lines. The island was refaced inblack with bead board along the back, and the perimeter of the kitchen was refaced in acream color with glazing. “We couldn’t have beenmore pleased with KitchenTune-Up,” saysthe homeowner. “The work only took a week, they cleaned up every evening, and they causeda minimal amount of disruption to our lives during the process.We’re simply delighted!”

Let Kitchen Tune-Up® refresh your kitchen at a refreshingly lower costBrighten up your kitchen for the festive holidays ahead—and maybemake some eco-friendly choices as well.

And it wasn’t long before such organizations astheAudubon Society were inviting her to talk aboutthe indigenous wildlife, natural wonders, and archi-tecture specific to the places she goes. “Often,” shecomments, “If I know that I’ll be giving a talk to,say, a botanical group when I get back, I’ll take pho-tographs with that specific subject in mind.”

However, her mission to provide quality healthcare across the world is paramount. Housholdersays, “I continue to be in awe and admiration ofwhat these doctors do. It’s one thing to practicemedicine with state-of-the art technology, it’s quiteanother to deliver quality health care, with suchscarce resources, to the poorest of the poor in themost difficult situations. My photographs pale incomparison.” Well, that’s probably true. Still . . . .

Dr. Martha Housholder has decorated her office with photographs shetook while on medical missions to Thailand, above left, andAfrica, above.


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DiwaliA Golden

Festival of LightsBy Kathy Heaton

Photography by Patrick Wherritt

Every autumn, households around India, as well as many other countries, celebrate Diwali, “TheFestival of Lights.” A golden holiday, Diwali is marked by five days of festivities commemoratingancient stories about the victories of good over evil, light over darkness, and, most importantly,the illumination or awareness of one’s inner light, which brings compassion, joy, and peace.

Symbols of these teachings are observed in every home with beautiful flowers, the radiant glow of lights,and specially prepared meals.

The stories behind Diwali, like the manner of celebration, differ from country to country and from regionto region, and, much like Thanksgiving here, every family has passed down their own traditions. But onething is certain, from fireworks to worship to sharing of sweets, homes far away will be filled with familyand friends sharing memorable moments and plenty of delicious specialties.

Although Indian foods are thought to be difficult to prepare and are generally not considered light, theserecipes do take a lighter approach to some traditional Diwali favorites, making them easy to prepare andsuitable for every palate. Add fresh flowers and candles, and you can start your own traditions for an abun-dantly Golden Festival of Lights.

Top: Mango Chantilly is a simple, delightful ending to aDiwali feast.

Above:Golden Koftas with a sweet surprise inside also makea delicious appetizer served with a cup of chai.

Below left: Sides of golden raisins, cilantro, cashews, andjalapeno slices let everyone enjoy their koftas as sweet orspicy as they desire.

Koftas are wonderful little balls ofground vegetables. Any kind of mix-ture will work, but to keep in tune withthe golden season, butternut squash isused. Sweet potatoes can easily besubstituted. Garbanzo beans and flourhold the mixture together. Whilethey’re traditionally dipped in flourand then fried, they are much lighterwhen simply brushed with a little oliveoil and baked. To make them extra-special for Diwali, a sweet surpriseawaits inside each kofta.

4 cups butternut squash, lightly steamedbut slightly firm

1 1/2 cups cooked garbanzo beans1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped2-4 tablespoons garbanzo flourolive oil

Surprise Filling2 tablespoons raw cashews2 tablespoons golden raisins1 tablespoon fresh cilantro

Mince the three ingredients togetherand set aside.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.Mash the butternut squash and garban-zo beans together. Mix in the cilantro.Beginning with 2 tablespoons of gar-banzo flour and adding a little more asneeded, mix the flour with the squash-garbanzo until it’s of a consistency toform vegetable balls approximately 11/2 inches in diameter.

Make an indentation in each koftawith the back of a quarter-teaspoon,fill with one-half teaspoon of the fill-ing, and smooth the edges backtogether. Brush each kofta with a littleolive oil and bake at 350 degrees forapproximately 15–20 minutes, or untilthey are nicely browned. Serves four.

Creamy Coconut Sauce1 tablespoon coconut oil1 medium onion1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon garlic, minced1/4 teaspoon cayenne1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala1/2 teaspoon turmeric1/2 teaspoon mild curry1/2 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons sugar1 14-ounce can coconut milk1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut2 cups tomato sauce1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped1/2 cup frozen peas

In a small saucepan heat the coconutoil; add the onion and cook until it justbegins to turn translucent. Add theginger, garlic, cayenne, garam masala,turmeric, curry, salt, and sugar andcontinue cooking until the fragrancesbegin to release. Put the mixture into ablender and add the coconut milk,coconut, tomato sauce, and cilantro.Blend all until smooth. This sauce canbe made a day ahead, refrigerated, andreheated over low heat when youassemble the meal. Add more salt orsugar to taste.

Basmati Pilau

Basmati rice, known as the “Queenof Fragrance,” is made even more fra-grant with the addition of cumin seed,cinnamon, bay leaves, and cardamom.For Diwali, you may want to make awhite basmati with the additionalspices, and a plain brown basmati.

1 teaspoon olive oil1 teaspoon cumin seed2 cinnamon sticks2 bay leaves4 whole cardamom pods1 cup white basmati rice, uncooked2 tablespoons golden raisins2 tablespoons cashews1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet.Add the cumin seed, cinnamon sticks,bay leaves, and cardamom pods. Stirfor a few minutes until the spicesbegin to release their fragrance.Remove the mixture from the heat andstir it into the uncooked basmati rice.Stir in the golden raisins and cashews.Cook the basmati rice according topackage directions. When done, gar-nish it with the cilantro and serve.Serves four.

The Spice Merchant, 1308 E Douglas, 263.4121, has all the spices you’ll need, plus their own delicious blend of chai. Tableware andaccessories courtesy of World Market, 2433 N Greenwich Rd, 315.0203.

Malai KoftasGolden Dumplings in a Creamy Coconut Sauce


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Broccoli MagicEasy to prepare at the last minute, this dish is a delicious

way to serve broccoli with almost any meal.

2 teaspoons olive oil1/2 teaspoon brown mustard seeds1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds2 cloves garlic, sliced into thin strips1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced4 cups broccoli crowns, florets separated2-3 tablespoons waterfresh lemon juice to taste

In a heavy pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add themustard seeds. Allow the seeds to pop; you may have to place a

lid partially over the pan. When they’ve stopped, add the cuminseeds, garlic, and fresh ginger. Stir for a moment or two, beingcareful not to burn the garlic or ginger. Add the broccoli and gentlystir to coat well. Cook for an additional minute, add the water, cover,and reduce the heat to low. Allow to steam for approximately 5minutes or until done to taste. Squeeze a little fresh lemon juiceover and serve. Serves four.

Mango Chantilly

If you use mangos that are very ripe, they puree eas-ily and require little or no sweetener. A Chantilly ismade when you add a little sugar and vanilla to thewhipped topping.

2 cups mango purée, from approximately 3 whole mangosjuice of 1/2 lime2 cups whipped topping, divided use2 teaspoons sugar1/2 teaspoon vanillazest of 1 lime

Use a food processor or blender to purée the mango, then mixin the lime juice. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Addthe sugar and vanilla to whipped topping and refrigerate. Whenready to serve, fold 1 cup of the whipped topping into the mangopurée. Spoon the dessert into small compote dishes and top withthe remaining whipped topping and a light sprinkling of the limezest. Serve with cups of warm chai, a traditional spiced tea,enjoyed with milk and sugar

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kitchen; simply changing the island’s alignment by forty-five degrees made fora more natural flow and more user-friendliness. Working with Nahid Holmes ofDesign Source, the Guthridge/Nighswonger team improved the island evenmore by adding a ledge and counter cutaway for chairs.They then raised the countertops for more-comfortable preparation and cook-

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