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your mid-south home and garden magazine
Jan/Feb 2014
Winterblooms
for the constantgardener
Getorganized
in 2014
Quiz hoW organized is your office?
4transformed
spaces that put
everything in place
high style decorative
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featuresHigh style 10
Full capacity 16Room revision 18Moving trends 20
Organized advantage 32Quiz: How organized is your office? 33
departmentsArtist Spotlight 14
Garden Fix 24Why we love our home 26Organization Tool Kit 22
Green Fix 38Décor Fix 40
Hospitality Fix 41
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When I moved from New York
to Memphis a few months
ago, I decided to downsize.
If I wasn’t using something
regularly, I didn’t see any
sense in paying to ship it 1,000 miles home.
With each bag of clothes marked for charity
rather than for Memphis, I felt lighter. And I
wished I had done this more regularly, so it
wouldn’t be such an undertaking.
When it comes to organization,
there’s really no time like the present. With
that said, the start of a new year is also a
great place to begin.
In this issue of FIX, we spoke with
organizing experts and focused on several
local closet transformations (pg.16). Flip
to page 29 to see the before and after
photos from a kitchen makeover that
helped homeowners put everything in its
place. If you’re wondering how organized
your office is, take our quiz on page 33.
Our design friends set up a beautiful
Valentine’s Day spread (pg.40) and our
hospitality guru shared two recipes that
will wow your friends at the next church or
office potluck (pg. 41).
Thank you for reading and feel free to
send us some feedback. If you are embarking
on a home improvement project, I’d love to
hear about it and share your experience
with our readers. My email address is
Happy New Year!
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style
A louvered cupola
decorative attic louvers combine design and function
High Story and photos by Mike Mueller
no matter the climate or season, all attics need adequate
ventilation, a feat that can be achieved discreetly. but many
Mid-South homeowners are using ventilation as a means
to improve their home’s curb appeal.
They’re doing so with metal louvered roof ornaments that keep
air moving in attics and provide a decorative accent atop homes. In
Memphis, Jim Rawlings is one of a few who create such decorative
and functional additions.
“People add these as a little decoration,” said Rawlings, owner
and president of Metalaire Louver. “People go that route because
they’re maintenance-free, decorative, last forever and give them
that castle look.”
Rawlings’ company, which was founded by his grandfather
in 1952, makes attic ventilation equipment, flashing, decorative
chimney caps and roof ornaments in a shop near Memphis
International Airport. Aside from custom options, Metalaire Louver
offers two styles of louvered ornaments – dormers, windows that
protrude out of the roof, and cupolas, gazebo-like structures that
sit atop the roof.
In any form, these louvers ventilate attics naturally, without
electricity or moving parts, providing the airflow – similar to the
effect created by opening both the front and back doors on a
home – needed in an attic.
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This is a custom metal roof ornament that does not contain louvers
More about louvered dorMers
and cupolas
Full dormers
available in a variety of sizes and shapes,
louvered dormers can provide a stylish
touch to a home while providing attic
ventilation. The price of a dormer is affected
by the slant of the roof, as steeper roofs
require more material to properly install
them on a home than do more shallow roofs.
Cupolas
adding the elegant look of a cupola can
rid your home of boring roof lines while
also ventilating your attic. Cupolas can be
topped with a number of different shapes
and are often adorned with a finial or
weathervane. From top to bottom, they’re
usually in the eight-foot range, but can be
bigger or smaller.
“People think (attic ventilation) is just to get the heat out of
your house, but you need it year-round,” said Rawlings. “Your house
is always breathing, so even in the cold environment you've got
to have that airflow. Without it you get stagnant air, which will
cause mold or mildew. It's even more important when it's a hot
environment like ours.”
Roof ornamentation is nothing new – take a look at just about
any major building from nearly any era. but metal ornaments,
particularly copper, have been making somewhat of a comeback in
residential structures in recent years, after they fell out of demand
during the recession and housing market crash.
“Metal ornaments are coming back because they represent
prominence and strength,” said homebuilder Don Willis, who has
" today in neW homes, there are so many breaks in the roofs that you have a lot more opportunities for decorative items."
– David Apperson, real estate broker
more than four decades of experience. “You see a lot more of it.
Metal is there forever, you know?”
Metalaire Louver makes almost all of its products from copper,
which gets stronger as it ages. eventually, copper turns green –
think of an old penny or the Statue of Liberty. That green layer
is called a patina, which actually protects the metal from further
corrosion.
Roof ornaments are typically catered to larger, more expensive
houses, though they’re not limited to them. Finials, the often-
pointed decorations that adorn many homes, are likely the most
common and popular ornament being added to roofs, but are
strictly decorative and serve no function.
“Today in new homes, there are so many bre aks in the roofs that
you have a lot more opportunities for decorative items,” said David
Apperson, a broker with local company McWaters & Associates
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“We’re not as traditional here in Memphis as we were. This stuff
was not very prevalent until the last decade.”
Rawlings said demand for the ornaments his company makes,
both louvered and not, dropped sharply during the recession but
has continued to slowly increase since. And just as roof ornaments
are becoming more popular, attic ventilation is becoming more
important as new and renovated homes are sealed tighter,
preventing fresh air from sneaking in through door and window
frames, he said.
How much value a louvered ornament adds to a home is
difficult to pinpoint, but it’s added functionality makes them more
worthwhile for homeowners who want to accent to their rooftop.
More information about Metalaire Louver’s louvered ornaments
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A louvered dormer
" metal ornaments are coming back because they represent prominence and strength."
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The unique process, which involves a
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Story by Sara P. ShirleyPhotos by Brandon Dill
after Amy and Floyd Dixon
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they decided to round out the
project with an update to their adjoining
his-and-her closets.
The closet makeovers made a quality-
of-life difference that the couple had not
expected, said Amy Dixon.
“I was organized before, but this took
everything to a whole new level,” Amy
Dixon said. “I love knowing where all of
my stuff is. getting ready in the morning
has become a real pleasure.”
The Dixons employed the services of
Dick carruth at More than closets to help
them with the project. carruth, who has
been in the closet business for 18 years,
said the key to a successful project is
making sure that “form follows function.”
Amy Dixon’s closet now has three
levels for hanging clothes, and she uses
a hook to grab items from the top. One
of her favorite features, she said, is a
valet rod that she uses to put together
outfits as she prepares for travel. The
majority of her clothes are on the left
and back walls of the closet. The right
side contains a chest of drawers with
countertop space she uses to charge
her electronic gadgets. Lined jewelry
drawers help her keep track of her most
precious belongings, she said, and built in
shoe shelves keep the room clutter-free.
Special touches to Floyd Dixon’s closet,
in addition to shelving for his shoes and
brief cases, include tie and belt racks.
“A typical closet has a rod and a shelf,”
said carruth. “We create structure based
on the clients’ needs, in order to increase
the closet’s capacity and make places for
the clients’ stuff.
Also important, said carruth, is a
design with built-in adjustability so that
the room can “grow” with its owner.
“Simple is best,” said carruth.
“Sometimes people over construct and
forget that the space needs to be user
friendly. There’s a balance you have
to strike between looking nice and
functioning well. For us, it’s critically
important that the form follow function.”
capacityFull
transformed spaces
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Story by Sara P. ShirleyPhotos by Kyle Kurlick
When Lori and Keith cheramie
moved this summer to
Memphis from Shreveport, La.,
they searched long and hard for a home
with ample closet space.
“We were spoiled because we had
great closets in Louisiana, and I didn’t
know if we would find that here,” said Lori
cheramie.
After scouring the city, the cheramie’s
didn’t find exactly what they were looking
for, so they decided on a home with a
spare room that could be converted into
a master closet.
In October, the cheramie’s turned to
Roomrevision
transformed spaces
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Incognito custom closets in Memphis to
help them turn a dayroom into a bright,
open and organized closet space.
The closet took a day to install, and
Lori cheramie said she couldn’t be
happier with the results. French doors
open from the bedroom into the new
closet, which has a two-tiered hanging
clothes system. Shelving for shoes lines
the back wall and an island in the middle
contains a built-in ironing board on one
side and lined jewelry drawers on the
other.
“I save so much time because I can
find all of my clothes,” said Lori cheramie.
“It’s also easier to stay neat.”
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Story by Sara P. ShirleyPhotos by Kyle Kurlick
trendsMoving
transformed spaces
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When Ann butler moved from her
condominium in South bluffs to
a nearby house, she asked Ray
Morgan of More Space Place to help her
utilize the space in her walk-in master
closet.
Morgan had previously installed a
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on the market, and she was more than
happy to help butler make the most of
her new space.
butler’s closet has shelving for shoes,
multiple rods for hanging clothes and
drawers for folded clothes. The pantry in
the condo was designed to fit the open
style of the space, with white shelving
that nearly blends into the wall. Stained
drawers add a bit of pop, but the overall
simplicity of the design is in keeping with
the modern, fresh style of the condo.
butler’s situation was somewhat
unique, as many of Morgan’s clients
come to More Space Place for help when
transitioning down from a home to a
condominium, Morgan said. More Space
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invented a bed that disappeared.
Morgan said a recent trend for
Memphis area homeowners has been to
build the disappearing bed into a home
office, which can then be converted into
a guest bedroom.
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The Lawson family (from left) adaline, 13, Katherine, Richard and evans, 11, pose with their puppy Mabel inside their living room.
why we love our home
Story by Sara P. ShirleyPhotos by Brandon Dill
With theHanging Lawsons
evans Lawson, 11, swings high with help from his sister, adaline Lawson, 13, in front of their family's Midtown home.
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on a mild winter’s night, you’ll likely
find the Lawson family cozied
up around the outdoor fireplace
in the backyard of their Midtown home.
Katherine Lawson will pile blankets to
cushion the patio floor, and there will
undoubtedly be s’mores supplies at the
ready.
Richard and Katherine Lawson and
their two children; Adaline, 13, and evans,
11, moved into their Midtown home in the
central gardens neighborhood shortly
after arriving in Memphis two years ago,
when Richard Lawson took a post as
Rector of grace St. Luke’s episcopal
church. The Lawson family moved to
Memphis from Decatur, Ala.
When looking for a home, Katherine
said being close to the church, where her
children also attend school, was a top
priority.
“We knew we wanted to live in
Midtown, and once we became familiar
with central gardens, we just fell for it.”
Katherine Lawson said her family is
no stranger to older homes, and theirs
dates back to the early 1900s. The two-
story home sits high above the street and
opens to a formal living room. A curved
front staircase leads to the second floor,
where the bedrooms are located. Past
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walk through the butler’s pantry to enter
the kitchen.
The kitchen is very open, with an
abundance of light and a large island
with bar stools for visitors. The tile in the
kitchen was hand-painted by a previous
owner. The back staircase is also hand
painted to look as though it is tiled,
adding a whimsical touch to the back of
the house.
The Lawsons enjoy folk art and have
their collection displayed throughout the
home. Adaline and evans Lawson play
on the tire swing in the front yard but
also have a play area in the guesthouse,
located in the back. The Lawsons have
two pets; a cat named Myrtle and a puppy
named Mabel.
Katherine Lawson said the family’s
favorite part of the home, hands down, is
Katherine and Richard Lawson enjoy the outdoor fireplace on the patio. Katherine Lawson says the outdoor fireplace is her favorite feature of the family’s Midtown home.
The Lawson family; Richard, Katherine, adaline, 13, and evans, 11, live in this Midtown Memphis home.
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The kitchen inside the Lawson family home features abundant natural light, an island with stovetop and arched doorway. Katherine Lawson says the family spends much of their time in the kitchen.
the fireplace in the backyard.
“Whenever we can, we have people over and entertain outside,”
said Katherine Lawson. “And as a family, we’ll light the fire and go
do yard work, or we’ll pile up with blankets and s’mores.
“We love our home, but more than that, we really love the
neighborhood,” Katherine Lawson added. “The location is really
what brought us here.”
Siblings evans Lawson, 11, and adaline Lawson, 13, play with their puppy Mabel in the backyard.
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Story by Sara P. ShirleyPhotos by Nathan Berry
When beverly Wickel contacted
master kitchen designer carol
Jameson to plan a makeover for
her kitchen, she had four requests: open
the room, add cream-colored cabinets,
include a double oven and incorporate a
large island.
“I said, ‘Take as long as you want to
get everything right,’” said Wickel. “And
they did it just the way I wanted. This is it!”
before the renovation, Wickel’s
kitchen was walled off from the family
room. The linoleum floors, circa 1970,
peeled and cracked; the wooden
cabinetry showed its age; and the counter
space was insufficient for Wickel’s
cooking and baking needs. Wickel stored
her groceries on open, industrial racks
due to lack of a built-in pantry.
Jameson’s goals for the project
included opening and brightening the
room and improving its functionality.
Jameson, of Premier countertops &
More, is one of only three certified master
kitchen and bath designers in the Mid-
South area. Jameson worked with builder
Skip collins, of before & After builders,
makeoverKitchen
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to complete the transformation.
collins and Jameson opened the room
by knocking out the wall connecting the
kitchen and family room. They installed
a porcelain tile floor for the kitchen and
hardwood floors for the family room. They
then added custom cabinetry from Pierce
cabinets in Tupelo. The installation
included a large island with sink and
front-to-back cabinets for added storage.
Jameson chose sparkling cambria quartz
countertops for the room. Quartz is non-
porous, making for easier cleaning and
maintenance, said Jameson.
BEFORE
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makeoverKitchen
Recessed, canned LeD lights show
off the surfaces. A glass stone mosaic
backsplash between cabinets adds a
layer of sophistication to the room. A Lazy
Susan on a ball-bearing system inside
the cabinet closest to the stovetop adds
functionality for Wickel. The cabinets also
include a pull out garbage can and pull
out towel rack.
A closed pantry was also built
into the back of the room for added
storage. A neat feature of the room is
the electrical outlet, which pops out of
the countertop. To the side of the island,
against the windows, added countertop
space was incorporated on top of a small
bookshelf, where Wickel plans to store
her cookbooks.
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When Karen eskin’s daughter
was in pre-kindergarten,
the school was working on
organizing its library.
eskin, a naturally tidy and
organizationally-mind person, volunteered
for the project. eighteen months later,
every book had a home and the library
had a working system.
“I know now why people earn degrees
in library science,”eskin laughed. “but I
have always enjoyed helping with that
kind of stuff. After a few projects, my
friends were like, ‘You really should get
paid for this.’”
And so, nine years ago, eskin
started her business, which is called The
Organized Advantage.
eskin, who has also co-founded
a party planning business, said the
organizing work has been a “mixed bag,”
from offices, to kitchens, to attics, to
garages, to entire homes. She’s handled
hoarding cases and created filing
systems for clients who rarely sorted or
opened mail.
“The work I do really depends on the
client,” said eskin.
eskin’s process begins with a
personal consultation. She’ll walk through
the client’s home, learning as much as
she can about his or her lifestyle and
needs. Then, she begins working with the
client to create a plan of attack.
“I try to set up systems that work for
the way each person lives,”eskin said. “My
goal is that, when I leave, the (client) will
know how to maintain.”
The hardest part of her job, she said,
is convincing clients to get rid of stuff.
The best part, she said, is seeing the end
result after a big project.
“Organization is a time and money
saver,” said eskin. “I’ll meet someone with
a super disorganized pantry, and I’ll find
ten boxes of rice stuck in the very back.
“When we can’t find what we have, we
tend to go out and buy more of the same,”
said eskin. “That’s money wasted.”
Story by Sara P. ShirleyPhotos by Jason Terrell
advantageOrganized the
organizing BasiCs:
* Everything needs a home. Don’t leave something out unless you
use it every day.
* Store your products close to where you use them. Store the products you rarely use in the harder-to-reach storage
spaces.
* Let go of the things you never use.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
I waste time looking for papers I need
I know exactly where all of my papers are and can locate them quickly
I waste time looking for electronic information I need
I know exactly where all of my electronic information is and can locate it quickly
I would be terrified if I were notified of an impending audit
I would be calm and assured if I were notified of an impending audit
I do not have enough space in my office
I have plenty of space in my office
I do not have a good system for managing articles and resources
I have a good system for managing articles and resources
I do not have a systematic method of purging outdated materials
I purge outdated materials on a regular basis
I have not identified what information (email, paper, electronic files) I should keep for historical purposes
I have identified what information (email, paper, electronic files) I should keep for historical purposes
I do not use my planner effectively I use my planner effectively
I do not have a system for managing work in progress
I have a system for managing work in progress
I am often late completing projects I am never late completing projects
My office does not reflect the quality of service I provide
My office reflects the quality of service I provide
I do not have sufficient, well-organized book shelves and storage space
I have plenty of well-organized book shelves and storage space
ADD TOTALS MY SCORE:
Read the statements on the left and right side of the numbered columns. Rate your reaction to each pair of phrases. Decide where you rate on a scale of 1(low) to 10(high).
Subtotal each column and then total the bottom row.if you scored:
108-120 ............. Congratulations! You have your office operating smoothly.61-107 ................ You’re on the right track but there is room for improvement.37-60 .................. Disaster could be ahead if changes aren’t made soon!36 or less .......... Get help immediately!
This quiz was provided courtesy of Karen Eskin at The Organized Advantage. If you are interested in setting up a consultation for your home or office, please email [email protected].
How organized is your office?How organized is your office?
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Valentine’s JarsOnce I saw this on Pinterest, I knew I wanted to try it out. I love the idea of personalizing a mason jar to use as a candy holder for your sweet someone. To start, I cut hearts out of painter’s tape to use as a stencil. After that, I spray painted the jar black and let it dry overnight. The next day, I removed the painter’s tape and bedazzled the heart cut-out with a few sticky gems. The result wasn’t too bad, and it only took me a few minutes. My tip for this one would be to carefully spray the jar so that it is coated evenly with paint. Mine had a few rough spots.
Sparkly JarsI tried two versions of bedazzled jars found on Pinterest. The first had incredibly simple instructions. The first step was to spray the inside of the jar with adhesive. The next step was to throw some sequins inside, put the lid on and shake the jar. I did both of these steps, numerous times, and I wasn’t incredibly pleased with the outcome. My first mistake was spraying way too much adhesive inside the jar, which left a gross residue. The next problem was trying to figure out how many sequins to throw inside and how to keep them from globbing on top of one another. The end result looked cool on the inside of the jar, but rather unappealing on the outside. The next jar I bedazzled by gluing gems on it. I liked this much better than the sequins.
Gift-wrapped JarsThis jar was the simplest to make and the easiest to replicate on a large scale if you wanted to use several to decorate for a party or event. I took glittery golden tulle ribbon, cut it to the size of the jar and wrapped it around the jar’s body. I then took three smaller ribbons, differing in color, and tied a bow around the center. The best part about making this jar was that I wasn’t covered in glue or spray paint afterword.
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So What iS the heRS ScoRe?HeRS stands for Home energy
Rating System and was established
by the Residential energy Services
Network or ReSNeT. It was created to
score a home's energy consumption in
comparison to the International energy
conservation code (Iecc), established
by the International codes council (Icc).
What doeS it mean?Let's say you are in the market to buy
a new or used home. You find two. One is
new and one is three years old. You like
both but are having a hard time deciding
which to go with.
Of all the variables that go into your
decision, one that should be a part of
the equation is how much energy the
house consumes to heat and/or cool.
Past utility bills can help but that doesn't
tell you the lifestyle variables that may
be a part of ownership. Second, the new
house doesn't have a record of utility bills
for comparison. This is where a HeRS
Score will help, as it is an objective way
to compare the two houses’ energy
consumption.
Ask the builder of the new house and
homeowners of the existing house to give
you the HeRS scores for their houses.
continuing with this example, you
are told that the new house has a HeRS
score of 110 and the 3-year-old house
has a HeRS Score of 65.
Now what?
hoW to undeRStand the heRS ScoReA house that is built to code and
meets the minimum requirements will
have a HeRS Score of 100. This would
be considered a "base line" house. On
the other hand, a house that scores
higher than 100 -- say 115 -- consumes
15 percent MORe energy than is allowed
per the energy code. And vice versa, a
house that scores 85 consumes 15
percent LeSS energy than is allowed per
the energy code.
The lower the HeRS Score, the more
energy efficient the house is and the less
your monthly utility bill is.
Now, back to our example. The
3-year-old house consumes 45%
LeSS energy than the new house and
35% LeSS energy than is allowed by
the energy code. This may be just the
information you need in making your final
decision. In this example, if the average
monthly utility bill of the 3-year-old house
is $150. The new house would cost you
a monthly average of $230, or about
$1,000 more per year. Which would you
choose?
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decor fix
Photo by Nathan berryStyling by Selena McAdams
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1. Plan ahead. If you are hosting a potluck, ask your friends what they plan to bring. Don’t be afraid to ask them
to change their dish so that all of the bases are covered. At the office, appoint someone to take charge of the event to keep
track of what people are planning to bring in order to avoid duplicates.
2. Send an email or use social media to remind your guests of the date ahead of time to avoid a spread of
last-minute grocery store platters. You might also use this opportunity to remind them what dish they volunteered to bring or
to ask them to bring a specific dish.
3. If you have trouble coming up with an original recipe, modify a familiar dish. Try caramelized
onion hummus with vegetables in place of ranch dip. Ditch your go-to recipe for sticky bbQ meatballs served from a crockpot;
instead, use dinner rolls, store-bought marinara sauce, and sliced mozzarella cheese to make mini-meatball sub sandwiches.
4. Think outside of the box. Potluck staples exist for a reason: they are easy to prepare ahead of time, easy to
transport, don’t require refrigeration or need to be kept warm, can be served at room-temperature, etc. When planning a dish
to bring to a potluck, keep these limitations in mind.
hosPitAlity fixRecipes by Sarah Matheny gordon
as the holidays came and went,
many had the experience of
participating in an office potluck:
an annual tradition that may feel tired, like
a bad christmas movie rerun, rather than
festive and fun. Potluck staples (think
cocktail weenies slathered with store-
bought bbQ sauce, or watery 7-layer
dip that includes a few indistinguishable
layers) aren’t exactly enticing. even a
potluck dinner hosted by a friend can
be a recipe for disaster if seven people
bring appetizers and no one brings a
side dish. However with a few simple
tips, next year’s office potluck can be
something to look forward to. You may
even consider hosting a potluck supper
of your own!
Try one of the recipes on the following pages. They are easy to prepare and can be served at room temperature. They are sure to be a welcome departure from the old stand-bys.
for a
potluck dinner
TipsSuccessful
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for about $10 of ingredients plus
a few pantry staples and an hour
of your time, you can impress
your friends and co-workers with
these flavor-packed sliders, a welcome
alternative to cocktail weenies and
bbQ meatballs.
Here, an inexpensive cut of meat
is transformed into a well-browned,
juicy, tender roast in only an hour. To
make potluck-friendly sliders, slice the
roast into ¼ inch slices and top with
braised red onions and pineapple on
a King’s Hawaiian roll. To add even
more flavor and texture, add green leaf
hosPitAlity fix
“Hawaiian gLazed Pork tenderLoin SLiderS”
DirectionsPre-heat oven to 325 degrees.
Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper
onto all sides and allow to come to
room temperature. In a small bowl,
stir together first four ingredients
plus the juice from the pineapples.
Reserve pineapple rings.
Heat oil in heavy-bottomed,
ovenproof skillet over medium-
high heat until just smoking. Place
roast fat-side down in skillet. cook
for about three minutes until well-
browned. using tongs, rotate one-
quarter turn and cook for another
three minutes, repeating until well
browned on all sides and ends.
Remove roast to a clean plate and
pour off fat from skillet. Add honey
mixture and cook for one minute;
add onions and cook one minute
more. Return tenderloin to pan,
nestling it into onions and turning it
to coat with glaze.
Place skillet in oven and cook
until center of tenderloin registers
about 135 degrees, 30 to 45
minutes. Add pineapple rings to
top of roast in last five minutes of
cooking. Transfer roast to carving
board and let rest 15 minutes
before slicing to allow juices to
redistribute. Meanwhile, set skillet
over high heat and boil for about 1
minute to reduce. Pour glaze over
tenderloin. Roast is ready to carve
when center registers about 150
degrees.
Serve slices of pork on rolls
topped with pineapple and onions.
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skip the boring vegetable tray
and the sad, wilting tossed salad
that will be thrown away at the
end of the day. Instead, try this crowd-
pleaser of a recipe for broccoli Slaw. It
is inexpensive and easy to put together,
and it’s perfect for an office pot-luck --
assemble it in the morning and stick it in
the office refrigerator, and it will be ready
to enjoy at lunch time (rather than being
past its prime).
BroccoLi SLaw witH caSHewS and goLden raiSinS
ingRedientS3 Tablespoons honey
¼ cup Coke or Dr. Pepper
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
1 pinch cayenne pepper and/or 1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 small can of pineapple rings (about ¼ cup)
1 large red onion, sliced into ¼” rings
1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
1 boneless pork shoulder loin roast (2 ½ - 3 pounds)
1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
Fresh ground black pepper
1 pack Hawaiian rolls
ingRedientS½ cup sugar
1/3 cup white vinegar
½ cup vegetable oil
1 bag broccoli slaw mix (10 or 12 ounces, found near lettuce in supermarket)
1 ½ cups chopped broccoli florets (½ inch pieces)
2 packages instant ramen noodles, uncooked, crushed, flavor packets reserved (any flavor is fine)
1 cup cashews, roughly chopped
½ cup golden raisins
DirectionsWhisk sugar and vinegar in
medium bowl until sugar dissolves.
gradually whisk in oil.
combine remaining ingredients,
including flavor packets from ramen
noodles, in a large bowl. (The salad
can be prepared up to this point
on the night before.) Drizzle salad
mixture with dressing and toss until
well coated. Refrigerate, covered, for
1-2 hours to allow noodles to soften.
Toss salad again before serving.
lettuce and Swiss cheese. This dish
looks and tastes fantastic, and no one
will guess how simple and affordable it
is to prepare.
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