Anderson Life Fall 2012 Issue

INSIDE: Art in Anderson ◆ Easy-to-Make Costumes ◆ Starburst Storytellers’ Festival ◆ Gracious Dining in Pendleton

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It should come as no surprise to

the residents of Anderson that

this area is teaming with great

art and talented artists. A stroll

through downtown Anderson with

all its statues and art installations

only hints at the vast artistic talent

of the people of this town. Leading

the way, the Anderson Arts Center

has a long history of supporting Art in Anderson. Celebrating

their 40th Anniversary this October, the Anderson Arts Center

offers residents and visitors alike a place to learn, showcase, and

purchase art in all its forms. A special thanks to program Direc-

tor, Brittany Poore, who gave us a tour as she told us about all the

wonderful offerings at this unique center for the arts.

In honor of this art-full issue, we held our first ever Anderson

Life Art Cover Contest. Concentrating on the visual arts, we had

close to eighty submissions, all quite fabulous. Chosen by the

Anderson Independent staff, “Secure For Sure” by Debra Taylor

Dubeau graces our cover this issue. Read more about Debra and

some of our other favorite art entries in the Street Talk section.

A beautiful work of art or a cherished possession wouldn’t be

as memorable without a great frame. Marissa Sullivan, owner of

Art & Frame at Bay3, is famous for thinking Outside the Box, cre-

ating stunning framed pieces that are timeless. Read about this

savvy businesswoman in our Business Spotlight section.

We also had the pleasure of meeting Chef Victor and Brandi

Florez, who open their home to Family & Friends as owners of

the grand Liberty Hall Inn and the deliciously artful Brandini’s Cui-

sine in Pendleton. Think cozy rooms with beautiful fireplaces, a

gracious staff and divine Continental cuisine with an Italian flair....

This autumn, as the weather finally shifts from scorching to

scarf-worthy, it’s time to don those bright sweaters and head to

football games, fall festivals, and art galleries. Or, just take a mo-

ment to enjoy Mother Nature’s own golden, orange and crimson

palette while enjoying the Anderson Life!

If you would like to suggest people to see and places to be in Anderson County, email me at [email protected].

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8 What’s Happening EventsThisFall

10 Out & About Greater Anderson Rotary Club DancingForOurHeroes Anderson Arts Center OnceUponASummerArtsCamp

16 Business Spotlight ArtfulFramingbyArt&Frame

18 Just For Fun TellingTalesAtTheStarburst Storytellers’Festival

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Corn Maze and Pumpkin FestivalDenver Downs FarmOctober 2012

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Anderson Downtown Chili Cook-OffMain Street, Anderson, SCTBD October 2012

this annual event in Downtown Anderson, SC is

a tradition for the entire family. Local and regional

restaurantsandindependentChilicookerscometogether

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Harvest Beer & Wine Tasting at theHome of Anthony & Annette Guiseppi-ElieAnderson Arts Center Warehouse Wine SeriesThursday, October 4 from 7pm – 9 pm

Celebrate the flavors of Fall and enjoy the harvest

seasonand thewonderfulhomeofAnetteandAnthony

Guiseppi-elie.theAutumndaysarebrilliantwithcolor,

the evenings turn crisp and cool and we welcome the

warmthoffriends,neighborsandwinesthatcompliment

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The 26th Annual Belton Standpipe Heritage and Arts FestivalCity Square, Belton, SCSaturday, October 6 from 10am – 10pm

the belton Standpipe heritage and Arts Festival

commemorates over twenty-five years of fun, with new

events, updated vendors, and entertaining activities for

the whole family. the city square in belton hums to

themusic of popular upstate groupswhile an art show

andmarket,heritageartisans,sportingevents,historical

tours, fire truck rides, a classic car show, great food,

children’s activities, over 30 quality craft vendors, and

community outreach booths entertain the crowds. After

a street dance, the evening ends with a spectacular

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Sparkling Celebration at theCallie Rainey Gallery of the Carnegie BuildingAnderson Arts Center Warehouse Wine SeriesThursday, September 6 from 7pm – 9 pm

Joinus in theCallieraineyGalleryof theCarnegie

buildingtocommemoratethe40yearanniversaryofthe

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exhibitofourpermanentcollection.thiswillbeanight

to celebrate the Arts and let these wonderful pieces

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GI juke Box by Rick LewisElectric City PlayhouseElectric City Playhouse PerformanceSeptember 13 through September 30

Gi Jukebox is the 1940’s musical revue by rick

Lewis set during wwii when hollywood stars and

starlets made it their duty to entertain “the boys.” it

is a time to go back and remember, or to imagine a

timewhen theworldwasatwar, and joyandcomfort

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Anderson Greek Festival Civic Center of AndersonThe Shepherd’s Guild September 14, 15 & 16

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Starburst Storytellers’ FestivalThe Friends of the Anderson County Libraryin cooperation with Anderson UniversityOctober 14 – 18

eachyear theStarburstStorytellers’Festival features

award-winning tellers fromaround the country during a

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Monster MashAnderson County MuseumTuesday, October 30 from 5pm – 7pm

Don’t miss this night of fun for elementary aged

childrenandtheirfamilieswhentheMuseum’sgalleryis

transformedintoaspookycauldronoffunforthenight!

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whilewatching thebeautifulhotairballoons. Don’tmiss

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The Rotary Club of Greater Anderson distributed the last of over $107,000 raised by the 6th Annual Dancing for Our Heroes event at its meeting on May 24. The money

went to eight local nonprofits and the Rotary Foundation for the ongoing international effort to eradicate polio. The event, which was held at the Civic Center of Anderson on April 13, is modeled after the popular ABC TV show, Dancing with the Stars. Benefiting charities this year were the Anderson Free Clinic, Anderson Interfaith Ministries, the Cancer Asso-ciation of Anderson, Foothills Alliance, Hospice of the Upstate, South Carolina Military Family Care Association, United Way of Anderson County and the Westside Community Center. Each charity fielded a “celebrity” dancer who paired up with an experienced partner in a competition dance. Dancers were judged by a panel for the Judges’ Choice trophy. The dancers who raised the most money for their charity won the Peoples’ Choice trophy. Christie Dove, a nurse at Hospice of the Upstate, won the Judges’ Choice award for her graceful waltz to “Beauty and the Beast” with Dennis Adams. The Peoples’ Choice winner––by a landslide––was Rep. Brian White, who raised more than $40,000 for Anderson Interfaith Ministries with his partner Mary Ann McBride. Other participants were Dr. Stuart Barnes dancing with Lisa Burns for the Anderson Free Clinic; Solicitor Chrissy Adams, dancing with Wayne Conover for the Cancer Association; Chad McBride, media relations officer for the Anderson County Sher-iff ’s Office, dancing with Yvonne Conover for Foothills Alliance;

Elisha Price, a soldier on active duty with the National Guard, who danced with Craig Smith for the S.C. Military Family Care Association; Scott and Mary Gay Drake, who danced for the Unit-ed Way; and funeral home owner Marcus Brown, who danced with Michelin Corp. employee and Realtor Shirley Davis for the Westside Community Center. Both Ms. McBride and Mrs. Davis are members of the Greater Anderson Rotary Club. All told, the dancers raised over $89,000 for their charities. The $1,500 given to each charity last Thursday came from proceeds of the event plus a donation from the club’s general fund. Greater Anderson Rotary Past President Cathy Golson noted that the cost of the event was kept low by donations of dinner for 400 guests by Cromer Food Services. The club donated the cost of the food, $5,600, to the S.C. Family Military Care Association at C.T. Cromer’s request. Anderson County Council Members Tom-my Dunn and Francis Crowder underwrote the cost of renting the Civic Center of Anderson with money from their recreation funds, and DJ Ben Phillips, also a club member, donated his ser-vices. Many other individuals and businesses donated products and services to the event so that 96 percent of the money raised went to the charities. Ms. Golson said this year’s gross far outdistanced the $70,000 raised in 2011 by Dancing for Our Heroes, which had almost dou-bled what was raised in 2009. “We love giving a new platform for so many charities to raise money, rather than having them put so much time and energy into planning and executing competing fund-raising events,” she said. Plans are already underway for the 7th Dancing for Our Heroes on April 19, 2013.


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Although Marissa went to college to be a writer, the framing and matting course she took as a teenager from Tri-County Tech with Henry Fletcher made a lifelong impression. “Framing gets in your blood,” she admits. After working for Art & Frame on Concord Road for seven years under a different owner, Marissa bought the business and moved it to its present location at Bay3 Artisan Gallery in March of 2010.

“I’ve been in the framing business now for 14 years. My mom, Diana, helps me out. She’s my bookkeeper and she also does a lot of our frame restoration––taking old frames that are missing pieces and remolding new pieces to repair them.”

Marissa’s ten-year-old son, Ed Sullivan, also helps out the fam-ily business. “A lot of times in the afternoon he will man the front counter for me. He’ll say, ‘Welcome to Art & Frame. How can I help you?” Immediately followed by “Just one minute, I’ll go grab my mom.’ It’s so adorable. He will also sweep out the shop and take the trash out so I can work.”

Art & Frame’s bread and butter, especially during the past couple of years when art sales were slower, has been custom framed diplomas and certificates, bridal portraits and baby pho-tographs. “Even during the recession, people were still going to college, and, since they spent so much money to get their degree, they want to frame their diplomas,” Marissa explains. Preserving these accomplishments, milestones and memories is Marissa’s goal. “Everything I do is conservation framing, so you have the acid free materials and conservation-grade glass in various levels according to your needs and budget to protect the piece from UV light damage.”

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Could you spell “denouement” without looking it up in a dictionary? That’s what members of the 2003 team sponsored by the Anderson Independent-Mail had to do

to win that year’s Starburst Spelling Bee, sponsored by the Friends of the Anderson County Library.

The word means “the solution or outcome of a literary work.” The Friends’ first corporate spelling bee was in 2002. Then proceeds benefitted the library system’s online homework help program. Since 2005, proceeds have gone toward the annual Starburst Storytellers’ Festival. The newspaper stopped fielding a team after the 2007 Bee but, as it has since the “bee-ginning,” it has provided the words used from the spelling guides from its annual regional Scripps Howard Spelling Bees.

Each year the Starburst Storytellers’ Festival features award-winning tellers from around the country during a five-day festival. During the day tellers perform at schools throughout Anderson County, with a teller-in-residence sponsored by Anderson University and performing for students bused from Anderson School District Five to on-campus venues. At night, the tellers perform at the Anderson County Library, located at 300 N. McDuffie St. in downtown Anderson.

This year the festival will take place from October 14-18. Opening the event will be Andy Offutt Irwin, from Covington, GA. Andy is part mischievous schoolboy and the Marx Brothers rolled into one funny storyteller and musician who’s a menagerie of sound effects and dialects. He’s been a teller-in-residence at the prestigious National Storytelling Festival for the past six years. He’ll be at the Anderson County Library on Oct. 14 at 3 p.m. This

will be his third visit to the festival, so you know how special he is to Upstate audiences!

Lynn Ruehlmann is making her second appearance at the festival this year. Her CDs have won Parents’ Choice and Storytelling World awards. Andy has said of her, “Lynn does this magical thing. She utterly transforms herself into the characters she’s telling about.” Coming from Norfolk, VA, Lynn will transform herself as the teller-in-residence at Anderson University and at the library on Monday night, Oct. 15, at 6:30 p.m.

Another Virginian, Linda Goodman, and Oba William King, from Chicago, will entertain students in Anderson School Districts Two and Three. Linda is an Appalachian native of Melungeon descent. She draws on her roots to create a magic world where fantasy and ordinary heroes come together. On Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 6:30 p.m., Linda will share “Memoirs of a Former Kid” with library audiences.

Oba’s interactive program is innovative, energetic, and provides for a fun, good-time event that celebrates diversity. He’s an Illinois Arts Council Fellowship Award recipient and is dedicated to expressing the power of the spoken word and the magic of literature. The founder of JUSTUS Arts Programs for Youth, Oba will close the festival on Thursday, Oct. 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the library.

On Tuesday evening, Oct. 16, members of the Clemson Area Storytelling Guild will perform, again at 6:30 p.m. The performance introduces new and familiar voices from the Upstate area in a program of original stories and favorite legends.

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Creating Halloween and fall festival costumes with your kids is an easy, inexpensive and fun way to make one-of-a-kind creations that allow your children to use their imagination. Craft and

thrift stores are great sources for inspiration and supplies. Using makeup instead of masks is a safer and much more inventive way to complete your character’s look.

Many costumes begin simply with sweat suits or leotards and tights. Here are a few easy ideas to get you in the spirit.

Count DraculaStart with a white shirt and black suit or black pants

and vest. Take a piece of red ribbon and loop around the collar, cross in the front and secure with an ornate brooch. For a cape, measure and cut black satin or vel-vet to reach from your child’s shoulders to mid-calf. Sew or hot glue black satin ties to the top corners; tie around child’s shoulders. Use white face make-up or paint on face, neck and hands. Rim eyes with black eye pencil and pencil in menacing eyebrows. Color the lips with red lip-stick and put a few drops of fake blood trickling down from the mouth. Finish with fake fangs.

Lively Gypsy GirlStart with a brightly colored peasant skirt and a long

colorful shirt. Don’t worry about matching colors for this costume––the bolder and brighter the combinations the better. Belt the shirt with a scarf and use another scarf to top the head, knotted to one side, gypsy style. Add a fringed shawl, bright hose, and ankle boots. Lots of ban-gle bracelets, bold makeup and a tambourine or crystal ball complete the look.

Pumpkin PatcherStart out with a black sweat suit. For a girl, put all

hair up into a high ponytail on top of head. Using yel-low face paint, paint triangles around eyes, and a jagged grin around mouth. Outline with black. Next paint rest of face, neck and hands with orange face paint. On top of the head, pin green leaves to look like pumpkin vines around head and hair. You can make your own with tis-sue paper leaves and curled ribbon, or purchase vines at your local craft store.

Little China DollCut neck and arm holes out of a solid-colored pillowcase.

Cut from center front to form the kimono opening. Wrap the front flaps and use a colorful scarf to tie around waist. Paint face white with two red circles on cheeks. Create an exotic eye with black eyeliner, and color lips red. Put hair in bun and decorate with chopsticks and a fake flower. Finish with white tights and flip-flops.

Beautiful ButterflyStart with light colored tights and leotard. From a large

piece of poster board, cut out a double wing shape and decorate with paint, glitter, and ribbons. Fold wings in half, and punch holes for a ribbon to tie around the waist. Using a plastic headband, attach pipe cleaners and pompoms. Paint face using glitter and colors. Use netting and ribbons to cre-ate a simple, fluffy skirt.

Scary ScarecrowStart with blue jeans and an old plaid shirt. Sew bright

patches on the jeans and use a rope for a belt. Stuff the jeans and shirt with grocery bags to fill out and stick a little bit of straw out of cuffs and pockets. Top with a straw hat. Use makeup to create the look of stitches on face.

Skunked OutTake a black hoodie sweat top and black sweat pants

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to mention some of the best Italian-

inspired cuisine in the area, a visit to

Brandini’s Cuisine at Liberty Hall Inn in Pendle-

ton will not disappoint. Ensconced in the Liberty

Hall Inn, now owned by Victor and Brandi Flo-

rez, Brandini’s offers a chance to slow down and

enjoy a quality meal in a historic setting.

Harkening back to the days of Scarlett O’Hara,

the Liberty Hall Inn in Pendleton has retained

the charm and grace befitting the southern belle

that she is. Listed on the National Register of His-

toric Homes, the grand old home was construct-

ed in the late 1840s by Thomas Sloan for his wife,

Nancy and called “Home Place.” Throughout the

years, the property has been owned by W.P. Hall,

Benjamin Bonneau Harris, Jr. (SC Secretary of

Agriculture during the early 20th century) and

his wife, Nancy Hudgens Harris and A.R. Brown,

who named the home Liberty Hall.

Over the years, in addition to being a family

home, Liberty Hall was also used as a boarding

house. In 1984, the property was purchased by

three investors who renovated the home and-

turned it into a B&B with seven guest rooms––

the current Liberty Hall Inn. After sitting vacant

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For southern hospitality at its finest, not

to mention some of the best Italian-

inspired cuisine in the area, a visit to

Brandini’s Cuisine at Liberty Hall Inn in Pendle-

ton will not disappoint. Ensconced in the Liberty

Hall Inn, now owned by Victor and Brandi Flo-

rez, Brandini’s offers a chance to slow down and

enjoy a quality meal in a historic setting.

Harkening back to the days of Scarlett O’Hara,

the Liberty Hall Inn in Pendleton has retained

the charm and grace befitting the southern belle

that she is. Listed on the National Register of His-

toric Homes, the grand old home was construct-

ed in the late 1840s by Thomas Sloan for his wife,

Nancy and called “Home Place.” Throughout the

years, the property has been owned by W.P. Hall,

Benjamin Bonneau Harris, Jr. (SC Secretary of

Agriculture during the early 20th century) and

his wife, Nancy Hudgens Harris and A.R. Brown,

who named the home Liberty Hall.

Over the years, in addition to being a family

home, Liberty Hall was also used as a boarding

house. In 1984, the property was purchased by

three investors who renovated the home and-

turned it into a B&B with seven guest rooms––

the current Liberty Hall Inn. After sitting vacant

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FriendsCuisineAT LIBERTY HALL INN

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At Brandini’s Cuisine at Liberty Hall Inn, owners Chef victor and Brandi Florez take care of guests as they would family and friends.At Brandini’s Cuisine at Liberty Hall Inn, owners Chef victor and Brandi Florez take care of guests as they would family and friends.


for two years, in August of 2011, Brandi, who was born in Georgia,

and Victor, an accomplished chef, purchased the property.

“Victor and I were living in California,” Brandi says. “My mom was

82 and I felt like I needed to come out to Anderson where she lived

and be with her. Victor and I needed something to do when we relo-

cated, so we were excited when we found Liberty Hall. Four days be-

fore we closed on the inn, my mom went home to be with the Lord.

But we had our heart set on this project; this is home to us.”

After extensive restaurant renovations and updates to the inn, in

October of 2011, Victor and Brandi welcomed guests to Liberty Hall

Inn and diners to Brandini’s Cuisine. Once painted bright yellow and

red, the inn’s entry hall and restaurant are now a restful blue. The

new color-scheme is not only soothing, it harkens back to the era

of the house.

“The property used to be 103 acres, now we are down to three,”

says Brandi. “It has so much character and so much history. A lot of

people have stopped by and said my great, great, great grandfather

or whatever, played in the yard, dated one of the kids, etc.”

According to Brandi, the restaurant itself has been different

names. “My husband named our restaurant Brandini’s after me, but

because our menu has an Italian flair, he wanted to put a spin on my

name. Victor can cook anything, though. In California, he cooked

for Sylvester Stallone, Janet Jackson, Erik Estrada, and he worked

at restaurants and high-end resorts including the Four Seasons. He

started as a dishwasher about 30 years ago and worked his way up

the ladder. For the last 15 years, he has been an Executive Chef. He

has a passion for cooking. He gets up early in the morning and says,

‘Ah, I’ve thought of this!’”

From seven o’clock in the morning until they close in the evening,

Chef Victor can be found in the kitchen creating homemade conti-

nental specialties for breakfast inn guests, lunch and dinner patrons

and special events held on the property. Customer favorites include

Chef ’s Signature Chicken Tortilla Soup Cup, the farm-fresh salads

with homemade dressings, and one of Brandi’s personal favorites,

Brandini’s Stack. “I never ate eggplant EVER until I had this!” she

says with a laugh. The vegetarian dish consists of grilled eggplant,

portabella mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers and onions topped with

buffalo mozzarella cheese, all on a bed of mash potatoes. The menu

also has a variety of pasta, chicken, veal and steak dishes to choose

from, and for dessert––Chef Victor’s decadent Crème Brulee or an

assortment of other tempting treats.

With such an extensive menu, it is hard to believe that Chef Vic-

tor puts most of the food out by himself. “I do have, from time to

time, helpers in the kitchen,” Chef Victor explains. “I always try to

make sure they are comfortable. I like to have a nice environment. It

is already hot in here, so if you are willing to deal with this situation,

I want to make sure you are happy.”

Liberty Hall Inn is also a charming and elegant backdrop for any

function. “We do large parties, weddings and events,” Brandi says.

“The restaurant will fit up to sixty people, and if there are more, we


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can accommodate them in various ways by using a tent on the lawn

or by scattering them throughout the whole house if all the rooms

are booked at the same time. We also have the upstairs veranda and

the downstairs veranda.”

This October, as Brandini’s celebrates its one-year anniversary,

Chef Victor encourages everyone to “come try my food. If you have

any special needs or requests let me know. I want people to come

and enjoy and be inspired!”

“This is our home and we love to share it,” Brandi adds. “I love to

be with people; my favorite thing is being at the tables and talking

with the customers, welcoming people. I was born in the south, and

even though I was not raised in the south, my mom instilled that

hospitality in me––that loving to invite people in and share their

lives. I want everyone who comes through these doors to be family

and friends.”

Chef Victor sums it up. “You’ve got to love what you’re doing. If

you love what you’re doing, you will be a success.”

Liberty Hall Inn is located at 621 South Mechanics Street in Pendleton, South Carolina. For more information, call (864) 502-2228 or go to libertyhallinnsc.com.

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Debra Taylor, who paints profession-ally as Taylor Dubeau, has always been compelled to create whether it is with fabric, wood, jewels or paint. Still involved in many diverse projects in the interior design field, Debra’s oil paints are always nearby. Long time Atlanta residents, she and her husband recently relocated to Lake Hartwell where Debra enjoys a spa-cious studio with full north light windows.

Working primarily in oil, Debra travels both internationally and domestically with groups of other painters, and has benefitted from workshop study with many of today’s great artists. Debra has been accepted into several juried shows and con-tinues an ever-mindful quest to learn more and develop her personal style. She also was the featured artist in the Holiday/Winter 2008-2009 issue of Northeast Georgia Living. “I strive for fresh brush strokes and bold clean color preferring to paint alla prima, or all in one session, if possible,” Debra says. “My passion is trying to capture the emotion and intrigue of peo-ple doing ordinary things. I am especially inspired by the joy-ous activities of children. Thankfully, we are blessed with six beautiful grandchildren who provide never-ending ideas and I feel privileged to be able to render those ideas on canvas.”

anderson Life art Contest

About “Secure for Sure” - Oil Dr. Paul Raber of Lighthouse Family Practice in Lavonia, GA is the

dad in Secure for Sure. Austin had become upset and his Dad was consoling him. I was struck by the tenderness of this family as they vacationed on Jekyll Island this spring.

1ST PLACE WINNERDebra Taylor DubeauHartwell, GA

4TH PLACE WINNERDebra Taylor DubeauHartwell, GA

About “Are You My Mom?” - OilI was on a painting sabbatical with my friend Anne Hugghins in Florida

in June when she spotted the cows. We were both excited and luckily had a camera. The result was Are You My Mom. As a Mom, I was touched by the awe of maternal instincts.


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Trina McNeill Smith grew up in the mountains of western North Carolina and learned at an early age to appreciate the beauty of nature. Her artistic heritage can be traced back through her mother to the famous artist James Abbot McNeill-Whistler.

A self-taught artist, Trina longed to leave the workplace behind to devote her-self to artistic expression. In 2000, she re-

alized her dreams by stepping back from a successful salon busi-ness to devote time to oil, watercolor, pastel, and charcoal.

When asked where her inspiration comes from, Trina says from “God, He is the Master Artist! He’s my inspiration in all I do, not just in my art work.”About “Ruby Mae” - Pastel

I love painting people and strive to capture something of their personality. I like to try to make them live, or to capture a moment in time. Ruby Mae lived a life of hardships. In spite of this, she had a soft gentle spirit. I tried to convey that in my painting, Ruby Mae. The subject’s skin tone in this painting was a great inspiration to me. I like using bright color in my paintings, in the skin tone, clothes and background.

As a young child, Edie’s family moved to a rural location in Northern Virginia. Its 22 acres of woods soon became her play-ground. Her nature-loving mom taught her to enjoy the beauty and variety of God’s creation all around us. The farms nearby with their collection of barns and out buildings had their own special beau-ty. “I’ve never ceased to enjoy the way dis-tance changes the color of the trees and hills. I am fascinated by things that grow

and I love color, both in the cool shade and in the direct sun,” Edie says. Today Edie often has a camera with her, always hope-ful of getting a shot that will serve as a reference for some future picture. About “Watson Road” - Pastel

A favorite activity of mine, next to actually painting a picture, is to pick a back road and drive until I see something interesting. Then I get out of my car jump the ditch, climb the bank and take several camera shots from different angles, zooming in for details. This provides me with information extremely valuable in composing my pictures at some later date. I almost never just dream up a picture, but I do adjust and rearrange.

I found the Watson Road scene when visiting Bee Well Honey Farm where my husband was working. It’s funny, after doing the picture my husband said he drove by the place every day and never noticed the building. The picture was done on Sanded Paper about 19 x 25 inches, with a combination of Rembrandt, Nupastel and Schminke pastels.

2ND PLACE WINNEREdie HamblinEasley, SC

3RD PLACE WINNERTrina McNeil SmithGray Court, SC


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Richard Teter retired more than 15 years ago and took up woodcarving as a hobby to keep himself busy. Thanks to the local Piedmont Wood Carving Club, he soon became a pretty good carver.

Richard enjoyed his hobby so much that he started entering compe-titions in various carv-ing shows around the region. After earning a few ribbons, Richard re-ally went all out. After

many shows and many more ribbons, he accomplished his goal, taking four “Best of Show” awards in Greenville, SC, Charlotte, NC, Lexington, NC, and Orangeburg, SC County Fair.

“I would fully recommend wood carv-ing as a hobby to anyone. It’s a wonderful outlet, and I’ve met and befriended some of the greatest folks ever,” Richard says.

Richard and his wife have been mar-ried for more than 60 years and have four children. Other hobbies include amateur radio, fishing and gardening.

About “End of the Trail” - Wood Carving

I have carved many Native American faces on various things; canes, bolos, gun stocks, etc. I have always had a great sympathy for the ter-rible treatment that was inflicted upon those folks. I eventually had to carve the End of the Trail after seeing so many pictures and sculp-tures of it.

The piece is from a solid block of black walnut, which is my favorite wood for serious carvings. It took about 450 hours of time to complete, and garnered several blue ribbons.

HONORABLE MENTIONRichard TeterPiedmont, SC

HONORABLE MENTIONKittie MooreAnderson, SC

Kittie Moore was born and raised in California. She worked as a Fire & Casual-ty Insurance agent and a legal secretary up until 13 years ago when she moved from Colorado Springs to Anderson. Back then,

she could only work with her art late in the evenings. “You know how life can sometimes make you take a detour,” says Kittie.

Although she has al-ways loved to draw, Kit-

tie started painting in oils in the late ‘70s. In the mid ‘80s, Kittie started teaching it. She eventually had to go back into the le-gal field, but she never quit on her art.

“I feel that drawing can take you any place you want to go. It can transport your mind as well as your heart to places you can only dream. ... It can heal your soul with the peaceful tranquility of the pro-cess, and is so mentally and emotionally therapeutic. There is no life without art.”

Kittie currently teaches beginning drawing and beginning oil painting class-es locally. She also takes commission work in portraits and family pets.

About “Corner Meeting” - GraphiteCorner Meeting was inspired by my love for

animals, especially dogs and horses. I have had many horses over the years and relished the endless hours of riding and working with them. A lot of individuals around the Anderson area know me from Tri-County where I obedience trained dogs for several years. The dog in the drawing is my Siberian Husky/German Shep-herd cross, Tia.

Dorothy works Florida long-leaf pine needles and artificial sinew to “coil” her baskets, although she also uses a variety of plant fibers such as deer grass, river birch, grape vines and raffia. Coiling is a

continuous row on row as a basket is shaped and very different from weaving. She is best known for her unique and unusual basket bottoms and for the items she incorporates

onto her baskets and jewelry. “Being self-taught, I can say that every basket is a learning experience,” Dorothy says. “Af-ter retirement a few years ago, I found a small basket kit in a thrift store and got it for my granddaughter to make. After a few months of ‘I don’t want to’, I gathered some pine needles and made it myself. I was hooked. Now I cannot imagine not being able to make baskets.”

Dorothy’s most recent juried shows in South Carolina in 2012 include His-toric Pendleton Spring Jubilee, Anderson Arts Center, Blue Ridge Arts Center, and the Pickens Museum of Art and History where she won a purchase award and a place in their permanent collection. Dorothy was born in Pittsburgh, PA, lived many years in Florida, and now is a resi-dent of Salem, SC.

About Dorothy’s BasketThis unique Basket is coiled pine needles

embellished with cut seashells and teneriffe stitching.

HONORABLE MENTIONDorothy MeridithSalem, SC


Photographs by Oliver Yu

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Art enables us to findourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.-Thomas Merton

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Written by Diann Simms

What is happening in the Anderson art world? This may sound like an odd ques-tion for a small southern town, and could even be interpreted as a putdown, but the answer to that question just happens to be “exciting possibilities, of course!”

The art scene in Anderson has developed into a nurturing community for the beginning artist and the seasoned professional. Opportunities to learn more about producing art and finding ways to share with potential purchasers and collectors abound.

Anderson and the surrounding towns have public arts cen-

ters, private studios, and other venues where artists and art lov-

ers are welcomed to be a participant or an observer.

The Anderson County Arts Center is the crown jewel of Ander-

son’s downtown. The Anderson Arts Center includes the Carne-

gie Building on Main Street, and a renovated grocery warehouse

that is now the Arts Center Warehouse on Federal Street. The

Arts Center is open to the public without charge; however, sup-

portive memberships are encouraged and actively sought. The

center has regular exhibits on display that change approximately

every six weeks; programming includes arts school, art camps in

the summer, as well as other featured events. The Annual Juried

Show draws artists of many disciplines to participate in one of

the largest juried shows in the state, bringing much-appreciated

visitors to stay and enjoy Anderson while participating in the

show. During Youth Appreciation month this year more than

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750 visitors, children and their families, attended the opening

show! The Arts Center offers rental spaces suitable for children’s

birthday parties, weddings, receptions and events of every de-

scription. The tenants in the building help support the arts as

well: Anderson County Visitors and Convention Bureau, Renais-

sance Interiors, Living Hope Presbyterian Church, McKay Zorn

Architects, Art & Frame at Bay3, and Bay3Gallery and Artisan

Center (a co-operative gallery of local artists). All tenants chose

to be associated with the arts center, and the downtown area for

their businesses.

The Bay3 Artisan Gallery is located in the Anderson Arts Cen-

ter Warehouse and features a variety of artworks by the artist

gallery partners. Oils, watercolors, acrylics, mixed media, col-

lage, pottery, and jewelry are offered for sale. Bay3 is open Tues-

day through Saturday and evenings by appointment. Gallery 313

on Main Street and Strickland Fine Arts on North Main Street

are both galleries known as well for their fine selections of art.

Open to all artists and those interested in promoting art, the

Anderson Artists Guild meets at the Arts Center Warehouse once

a month. The dues are nominal and the guild affords the oppor-

tunity to show and to purchase artwork several times a year – in

the annual guild show and additionally on line. They also serve as

an active information center to let the membership know about

opportunities to sell and show their work in and around the area

and the state. The Anderson Artists Guild’s Annual Membership

is hosted by the Anderson Arts Center each year.

Public art is a relatively new art investment for Anderson.

Public art has proven over and over to be a learning experi-

ence from the youngest to the oldest in the family, and a lot of

fun as well! In Anderson you can begin at The Carolina Wren

with Children Fountain on the corner of East River and South

Main Streets. Next take the Carolina Wren: A Bird’s Eye Tour

of Downtown by following the clues to all the locations. These

unique bird sculptures were created by Zan Wells, are found at

historic spots around the city, and were donated to Anderson

by the “TBA” group. While you’re searching for the next Caro-

lina Wren be certain to notice the Whitner statue at the corner

of Whitner and Main Streets. Mr. Whitner was responsible for

our nickname of “The Electric City.” There are other public art

projects at the main library, on Church Street and “Wise Walks,”

selected epigrams in the sidewalk paid for by downtown busi-

nesses. The Virginia Lee “Jennie” Gilmer sculpture at AnMed

Health Medical Center campus, and the recently restored World

War I “Doughboy” at the American Legion Post on Greenville

Street are not to be left out of any public art tour.

Belton’s Center for the Arts emerged as a result of citizen

participation in a City of Belton Master Planning process. Dur-

ing the summer of 2001, they received a Planning Grant from

the South Carolina Arts Commission, and thanks to generous

benefactors have since become a thriving art center that offers

regular exhibits throughout the year. Having been established

as the civic and cultural heart of the city’s “square” their juried

What would make the arts scene in Anderson more exciting than it is? There is only one answer––when even more of our citizens are sharing the exciting possibilities of growing and promoting art in our town. -Diann Simms


art show is a popular event during Belton’s Annual Standpipe

Festival in the fall both from the perspective of the artist and

the patron. Art Camp, art classes, event rentals and creative arts

events are highlighted throughout the year. The Belton Center

for the Arts has a gift shop that includes work from various

local artists. It is open to the public and, like other non-profit

organizations, they actively seek memberships and support

from individuals and families in the community. Along with An-

derson and Belton there is an emerging center for the arts in

Honea Path.

Many Anderson non-profit institutions have a symbiotic rela-

tionship with the arts community. They feature art and artists

in their fundraising efforts and the artists contribute their art

for sale. These types of artist/non-profit fundraisers have fos-

tered emerging patrons to become real collectors of local art.

You can begin collecting at the beginning of an artist’s career

while picking up pieces of art that enhance your home or office

at affordable prices. In Anderson, artists and collectors are cre-

ating lifelong relationships and are growing in their apprecia-

tion together. The Montessori School of Anderson, Anderson In-

terfaith Ministries, AnMed Cancer Center’s Arts Infusion Show

& Sale are just a sample of the groups who recognize the value

in partnering with artists to raise funds and encourage local art

collections. Many restaurants, banks, medical, and other types

of offices along with facilities for events rentals and overnight

stays also have collections of art on display. Some of these are

rotating “on loan from the artist” shows with many of the works

for sale.

What would make the arts scene in Anderson more exciting

than it is? There is only one answer––when even more of our

citizens are sharing the exciting possibilities of growing and

promoting art in our town. This is the obvious answer because

in Anderson we enjoy such a variety of visual art that everyone

and every taste is included––from the children’s art during

Children’s Art Month to the finest internationally recognized

show at one of our arts centers. In Anderson, there is always

something to see, something to learn, something to appeal to

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Written by Kimberly Spears,Director of the Anderson Arts Center

Since its inception in 1972, the Anderson Arts Center has

provided vital arts education throughout the entire coun-

ty and area, stimulated economic growth, and grown to

be a major partner in tourism and public arts projects. The early

leadership of individuals such as Callie Stringer Rainey and fam-

ily, and Elizabeth Belser Fuller steered the organization to be the

catalyst for change, education, and culture that it is today.

The Anderson Arts Center was enthusiastically voted into ex-

istence on the campus of Anderson College on September 26,

1972, by a crowd of fellow arts organizations, city and county

officials, civic clubs, and others known to be interested in im-

proving the cultural environment of Anderson County. They

also named the first advisory board consisting of Mrs. Gayle

Edwards, Mrs. Elizabeth Wakefield, Mrs. Mary Linne Otter, Mrs.

Sara Liverance, Mrs. Callie Rainey, Bill Bridges, Herman Keith,

and Dr. Cordell Maddox.

The early meetings of the Anderson Arts Center were held at

the college, but the need for a permanent “home” was obvious.

The lease of the Carnegie Library building was secured though

the Pendleton District Historical and Recreational Commis-

sion. There the Anderson Arts Center thrived, increasing its arts

programming for 34 years until it was bursting at the seams.

Due to their efforts and the continued leadership of strong

Board of Directors and staff, the Anderson Arts Center outgrew

the original Carnegie Library Building location and expanded

into an adjacent P&N Railway warehouse. A 33,000 square foot

building made of local brick and sandstone mortar, the turn-

of-the-century building showed great promise for an organiza-

tion needing so much more exhibition and classroom space in a

handicapped accessible location.

The expansion and historic renovation project started in 1999,

with the subsequent capital campaign for the Anderson Arts

Warehouse beginning in 2001. The Anderson area community,

business leaders, and local government embraced the project.

Partially completed and opened in January of 2006, the An-

derson Arts Warehouse is significantly changing the cultural

landscape of our area and providing opportunities to young and

old. By renovating the Arts Warehouse with handicapped acces-

sible classrooms, studios and exhibit space, the Anderson Arts

Center is opening the arts to thousands of people in our state.

The Anderson Arts Center has always pursued their purpose

of fostering the practice and appreciation of the arts among the

people living in South Carolina. This year, the Anderson Arts

Center is celebrating their 40th anniversary. For more informa-

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE ANDERSON ARTS CENTERAnnual Juried Art ShowMarch through MayArtists18yearsoroldersubmitoriginalworksofartnotpreviouslyshownattheAndersonArtsCenterandcreatedwithinthelasttwoyearsforanopportunitytowincashawards.theseworksmaybeinanymediaincludingpainting,pastel,drawing,sculpture,pottery,photography, fiber, printmaking, weaving,basketry,graphics,wood,etc.

Warehouse Wine SeriesMay through Octobernot your average wine tastings, the fiveeventwarehousewineSeriesheldby theAnderson Arts Center has featured winesfromCalifornia toAustralia, and this yearwewillbeginfeaturinguniquebeers.Greatwine experiences, extraordinary beers,wonderful food, and interesting themeshave kept the warehouse wine Seriesprogram a favorite among Anderson artssupporters.

Summer Arts Camp June through AugustMorning Camps for ages 4-12 featurevarious art projects including painting,drawing,clay,andmixedmediatoexploremanyaspectsofafeaturedtheme.FullDayCamps for ages 6-12, in addition to themorningcampactivities,featureadifferent“focus media” during the afternoon eachweek. off-Site Camps are mornings only

andareinadditiontotheArtswarehouse-basedcamps.theytakeplaceatadifferentsitewithinAndersonCountyeachweekandfeaturevariousprojectsthatrevolvearoundthefeaturedtheme.

Annual Arts Auction NovemberDonated works of art are auctioned off tobenefittheAndersonArtsCenter.

Gallery ShowingsArt exhibitions of some of your favoriteartists.

Youth Classesweekday classes include a variety ofclasses from Mommy & Me to Creativehome Schoolers to specific studies withlocal artists.SaturdayMorningArtventuresoffersavarietyoffunactivitiesforkidsandparentsalike.youngAdultclassesgiveteensachancetobecreative.

Adult ClassesAfternoon, evening and weekend classesofferadultsthechancetostudyaspecificart-relatedskillortolearnanewcraftsuchasphotography,sewingorcrafting.

Arty Birthday Parties! at the Anderson Arts Centerthemed birthday parties will make yourchild’s special day memorable! Parties

include everything you need, exceptguests and presents, including all those“special extras”--plus kids will actuallyLeArn something while having fun!(864)222-2787

Event Venuethe Anderson Arts Center is a creativefacility filled with original works of art foryour backdrop. this renovated warehouseoffers an open floor plan and beautifulhardwoodfloors, an atriumwith a skylightfor natural lighting, and galleries that caneasily accommodate 300 guests or more.Multiple rooms can accommodate large orsmall gatherings according to your eventneeds.

Bay3 Artisan Galleryyour chance to purchase original works ofartincludingphotography,paintings,jewelryandsculptures!

Public Projectswith a goal of enhancing the visualappearance of Downtown, contributing toitsrevitalization,andpromotingcommunityandeconomicdevelopment,currentprojectsincludeCarolinawrens:Abird’seyeviewof Downtown featuring bronze statues ofwrensbyartistZanwells,andwisewalks,featuring epigrams etched on granite tilesplaced in thesidewalks in frontofdonor’spropertyorinvariouslocationsDowntown.


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Several years ago, Anderson Radiology put in place a program to improve outcomes in breast cancer care. We want our patients to know and understand everything they can about their breast health. We know that it is imperative that any patient with a suspicious finding receive follow up care and we promise to proactively guide patients through the imaging process so that ultimately lives will be saved. To find out what’s new about breast cancer, or if you would like more information on your breast health, please feel free to contact Anderson Radiology at (864) 225-6286. A great mammography team is there wanting to hear from and help you in any way that they can.

Written by Jennifer Wooten, RT (R) (M), CBPN-IC for

Anderson Radiology

This time of year has always been

special to me––cooler weather,

fall colors, college football, and

pink ribbons everywhere reminding ladies

to think about their breast health. Those

pink ribbons are a reminder that breast

cancer is real, but very treatable, if caught

at an early stage.

Let’s start from the beginning; what is

breast cancer? Breast cancer is caused

when healthy tissues in the breast begin

to grow abnormally. These cells can grow

and divide to create more abnormal cells,

forming a lump called a tumor. Benign tu-

mors grow in one place and may not cause

problems, but malignant tumors can grow

invasively, spreading into other tissues.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer

in women, with one in eight women devel-

oping the disease during her lifetime. The

exact causes of breast cancer are still un-

known, so there are no real preventions.

Studies have circulated for years, and even

though there is no way to prevent it, there

are some known risk factors associated

with an increased risk for developing the

disease.

The most common risk factors are gen-

der and age. Women over the age of 45

are more likely to get breast cancer than

younger females and all males. Only about

5-10% of breast cancer is considered to be

hereditary. This means that breast can-

cer results from gene defects, which are

also called gene mutations. (BRCA-1 and

BRCA-2 genes account for 5% of all breast

cancers.) It has also been found that wom-

en with no children, women who have had

their children after the age of 30, or wom-

en who did not breastfeed have a slightly

higher risk of obtaining breast cancer.

Symptoms of breast cancer are often

hard to determine because they vary

so broadly, if there are even any signs at

all. Some symptoms can include a lump

or thickening in the breast or under the

arm, a clear or bloody discharge from the

nipple, a nipple that no longer sticks out

(becomes inverted), or dimpling on the

breast skin resembling the texture of an

orange. The majority of the time there are

no symptoms at all. A change is found by

your mammogram. This is why monthly

self-breast exams, clinical exams and an-

nual mammograms are important for

early detection. Women should learn what

is normal for their breast and tell their doc-

tor right away if they notice a change in the

way their breast looks or feels.

After a breast cancer is detected, the

treatment options depend on the type of

cancer, the stage of the cancer and the pa-

tient’s overall health. Common treatment

options include surgery, chemotherapy, ra-

diation, or hormonal or biological therapy.

Fortunately, in most cases, when breast

cancer is caught early it can be treated and

the cure rate is 95%.

Although there are no ways to prevent

breast cancer at this time, you can take

some steps to help reduce your risk by

maintaining a healthy weight, exercise

regularly, and limit use of alcohol.

You should also contact your doctor if

you notice any changes in your breast and

start mammograms every year at the age

of 40. A mammogram is a special type of

x-ray that shows inside the breast. Some-

times it will show tiny pieces of calcium

in the breast called micro-calcifications.

You cannot feel micro-calcifications, and

in most cases they are harmless (80% be-

nign), but in some cases they can be a sign

of a cancer or a precancerous condition.

Mammograms can detect breast cancer

two to five years before a tumor becomes

large enough to be felt. Prevention of breast

cancer is not possible, so early detection

is the best defense at this time. Finding it

early is your best chance of surviving it.

So I guess that old saying still holds true

when it comes to surviving breast cancer.

“Early Detection is the Best Protection”

and remains our most powerful ally.

Mammograms can detect breast cancer two to five years before a tumor becomes large enough to be felt.-Jennifer Wooten

“Early Detection... Old Saying Still Holds True


It’s finally Game Day! Time to load up the car and meet up with fellow fans for a winning day of fun, food and sports. Take charge of the tailgating spread and score points of your own with these crowd pleasing recipes! Can you say touchdown?

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Jumbo Greek SubIt’s nice to make just one sandwich that generously feeds six people. This meal from our Test Kitchen is easy to transport to a tailgate party or potluck.

Prep: 20 min. + marinating Cook: 15 min. + chilling Yield: 6-8 Servings

Ingredients2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)1 cup olive oil vinaigrette salad dressing, divided1 tablespoon olive oil1 loaf (1 pound) unsliced Italian bread1/4 cup crumbled tomato and basil feta cheese or plain feta cheese1/4 cup sliced ripe olives1 jar (7 ounces) roasted sweet red peppers, drained15 to 20 cucumber slices (1/8 inch thick)

DirectionsFlatten chicken to 1/4-in. thickness. Place in a large resealable plastic

bag. Add 3/4 cup salad dressing; seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 3 hours.

Drain and discard marinade. In a large skillet, cook chicken in oil for 5 minutes on each side or until juices run clear. Cool.

Cut the top third off the loaf of bread. Carefully hollow out top and bot-tom, leaving a 1/2-in. shell (discard removed bread or save for another use).

Brush remaining salad dressing on cut sides of bread. Sprinkle feta and olives in bottom half of bread. Top with chicken, red peppers and cucumber. Replace bread top. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Yield: 6-8 servings.

dressed-up vegetable SaladIf taking our Test Kitchen’s marinated veggie salad to a picnic, simply place it in a covered plastic container and pop it into your cooler for easy transporting.

Prep: 20 min. + chilling Yield: 8 Servings

Salad Ingredients2 cups fresh broccoli florets1 medium sweet yellow pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1 medium sweet orange pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces1/2 medium red onion, cut into 1/4-inch wedges1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

Dressing Ingredients6 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon dried oregano3/4 teaspoon sugar1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper

DirectionsIn a salad bowl, combine the vegetables. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid,

combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over vegetables; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Toss before serving. Yield: 8 servings.


home cooking

Chocolate Mint delightsI tuck a chocolate-covered peppermint patty into every one of these rich cookies. The drizzle on top adds a nice touch. I revised a brownie recipe to create these take-along treats.Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min. Yield: 24 Servings

Ingredients1 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup baking cocoa1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/4 teaspoon salt24 bite-size chocolate-covered peppermint patties

Icing:18 bite-size chocolate-covered peppermint patties4-1/2 teaspoons butter

DirectionsIn a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg

and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.

Shape dough into two 6-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.

Unwrap dough and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place one slice on waxed paper; top with a peppermint patty and a second dough slice. Press edges of dough together to completely cover the peppermint patty. Repeat.

Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325° for 11-13 minutes or until set, watching carefully. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.

For icing, in a microwave, melt peppermint patties and butter; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Yield: 2 dozen.

Editor’s Note: This recipe was tested with Pearson’s Mint Patties.

Grilled Honey-Mustard BratsThese dressed up brats are bursting with honey-mustard flavor. Tailgaters and grill-masters are sure to love this recipe and ask for more.

—Denise Hruz, Germantown, Wisconsin

Prep: 15 min. + marinating Grill: 20 min. Yield: 8 Servings

Ingredients1 cup honey mustard1/4 cup mayonnaise2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce1/4 teaspoon celery seed8 uncooked bratwurst links8 brat buns

DirectionsIn a small bowl, combine the mustard, mayonnaise, Worcestershire

sauce and celery seed. Pour 3/4 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add bratwurst. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Transfer 1/4 cup of the sauce to another bowl; cover and refrigerate until serving. Set aside remaining sauce for basting.

Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a pa-per towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill brats, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 10 minutes, turning fre-quently. Baste with 2 tablespoons of reserved sauce; grill 3 minutes longer. Turn and baste with remaining sauce; grill or broil 3-5 minutes longer or until no longer pink. Serve brats on buns; top each with 1-1/2 teaspoons sauce. Yield: 8 servings.

Recipes are courtesy of Taste of Home magazine. For more tailgating ideas, visit TasteofHome.com.

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