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GOLF | TRAVEL | FOOD | PHILANTHROPY | HEALTH | INSPIRATION

Spring 2016A lifestyle publication created to uplift and inspire

Visit America’s Spectacular Public Gardens

Wine & Spirits Selections for 2016

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QUARTERLYUPDATE

COMPLIMENTS OFAnderson Financial Group

Dear Client,

As you know spring is a perfect time for financial housekeeping. It’s important to take a close look at what’s happening so that potential investment and/or tax savings opportunities are not overlooked.

Below are a few questions to jumpstart your thinking:

• Is it possible to increase your monthly retirement or college savings contributions?• Does it make sense to make a lump sum investment before the end of the year?• Would it be wise to refinance or invest in a rental or vacation property?• Does your business need any equipment upgrades?• Is your business protected by key man and/or business overhead expense insurance?• Have your life and disability policies kept pace with lifestyle and income changes this

year?• Do you need to execute some gifting strategies prior to year-end?

We are now scheduling financial reviews. Please contact us to discuss these and other questions, designed to optimize your financial outcomes.

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8 Entertaining the Idea of Giving Back Show biz philanthropists team up with a network of people and companies to take on the work of doing good.

7 Savoring Tea This deep history of tea and France’s ‘go-to’ purveyor of exotic international blends will appeal to the tea-loving novice and seasoned aficionado alike.

Inspiration

Technology

13 Spring Cleaning: The Truth About Detox Diets Cleansing ourselves of toxins that might do us harm on the inside may not be as beneficial as it sounds.

14 Stock Up on Great Selections for 2016 Affordable recommendations to fill any wine lover’s wish list, along with mixologists’ suggestions for some award-winning spirits.

18 The Future of Architecture is Now From energy efficiency to parking solutions, architects are designing smarter buildings. Innovative new tech amenities add to

development costs, but generate big eco and econ pay backs.

Sudoku Puzzle, p.12

12 Tangy Citrus Cheesecake Fresh lemon or orange adds tangy goodness to this classic dessert.

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• B O O K R E V I E W 7

• P H I L A N T H R O P Y 8

• G O L F 10

• F O O D 12

• H E A LT H 13

• W I N E & S P I R I T S 14

• I N S P I R AT I O N 16

• T E C H N O L O G Y 18

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Wine & Spirits

HealthTravel

Book Review

Philanthropy

Golf

Food

4 Visit America’s Spectacular Public GardensWhile on vacation, look for local public gardens. Many cities have some beauties. We’ve high-lighted some of our nation’s best.

10 Sweet Seaside Swings in Los CabosWhether it’s your first trip to this sunny paradise or your tenth, five new pro-designed courses await at one of golf’s great destinations.

16 The People’s Pope: Inspiring Positive Change Through Street-Level LeadershipHumility becomes us all, and one of the world’s most important clerics, Pope Francis, leads by example.

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Garden, which features boulders cov-

ered in lush green moss.

Japanese garden designers feel that

good stone composition is one of the

most important elements in creating

a well-designed garden. While plants

and water represent two distinct en-

ergies within the landscape, stone

completes the organic and symbolic

outdoor artistry. The pagodas, basins,

arbors, and bridges are put together

in an asymmetrical manner to repli-

cate the way elements are found in

an untamed, natural environment.

Considered one of the most au-

thentic Japanese gardens outside of

Japan, the site also features a tranquil

Japanese tea house.

Lan Su Chinese Garden, also in Port-

land (lansugarden.org), is intriguingly different from many

public gardens. Not only does it display the splendor of a

botanical garden, but it also offers a moving aesthetic ex-

perience of 2,000-year-old Chinese cultural traditions. The

facility was created to resemble a palatial home in sixteenth-

century China, with intricate architectural features, mani-

cured courtyards, peaceful water features, and numerous

Travel

Springtime is much an-

ticipated after a long

winter, and nothing

celebrates the season like

a breathtaking garden in all

its glory and splendor. For-

tunately, there are fantas-

tic public gardens located

all over the United States,

many of which can be en-

joyed year-round. They are

delightfully colorful and in-

spiring spaces, and can be

a great choice for travelers

and vacationers. Here is a

sampling of some of Amer-

ica’s most beautiful, popu-

lar, unique, or historically

significant public gardens.

Japanese and Chinese Gardens – Portland, ORPortland’s Japanese Garden (japanesegarden.com) occupies

just over five acres, and is made up of five different types

of gardens that reflect traditional Japanese culture and the

religious or philosophical influences of Buddhism, Taoism, and

Shinto. In springtime the garden showcases its lovely cherry

trees, colorful azalea bushes, and the enchanting Sand and Stone

Japanese Garden’s flat garden Lan Su Garden’s koi pond and tea house

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walking paths – all presented with exquisite beauty and se-

rene harmony.

Cultural events are hosted at Lan Su throughout the year

and include guided and self-guided tours, tai chi classes, art

exhibits, musical performances, tea tastings, and lectures

on topics such as Chinese medicine and acupuncture. The

garden’s name originates from the Chinese words “Lan”

(orchid) and “Su” (to awaken) – which translates into the

Garden of Awakening Orchids.

United States Botanic Garden Washington, DC

Congress established the United States Botanic Garden

(usbg.gov) in 1820, and it is one of the nation’s oldest botanic

gardens. More than a garden, it is also designated as a muse-

um. That status is especially evident in the historic Conser-

vatory, a greenhouse containing two courtyard gardens and

ten glass-enclosed garden rooms. The impressive structure

houses more than 28,900 square feet of growing area.

Within the Conservatory you’ll find a reconstructed Jurassic

landscape with specimens that have been around for millions

of years; a collection of plants native to Hawaii; and a garden

devoted entirely to medicinal plants. The Conservatory’s

orchid collection includes approximately 5,000 different spe-

cies, and constantly-changing displays exhibit hundreds of

exquisite flowers at a time.

Meanwhile, within the facility’s three-acre National Garden

there are butterfly, rose, and terraced gardens – as well as an

impressive garden of regionally native Mid-Atlantic plants.

The United States Botanic Garden is right next to the Capi-

tol building, and educational programs take place at the

garden’s amphitheater, which has one of Washington’s best

views of the Capitol dome.

The New York Botanical Garden New York, NY

The New York Botanical Garden (www.nybg.org) is a

National Historic Landmark established in 1891. It covers

U.S. Botanic Garden orchid room

New York Botanical Garden Rockefeller rose garden

U.S. Botanic Garden Conservatory


They are some of the most incredible features of Longwood

Gardens and add an extra dimension of grandeur and drama.

Tropical and Desert gardensA complete change of scenery awaits at Fairchild Tropical

Botanic Garden, Miami, Florida (fairchildgarden.org), one of

the only locations in the U.S. where tropical plants flourish out-

doors all year long. Because the climate in the southernmost

part of the Sunshine State is so warm, this garden showcases

all kind of palms, exotic fruit trees, and lakes filled with water

lilies. At another extreme is the Desert Botanical Garden,

Phoenix, Arizona (dbg.org), where the 50,000 varieties of

plants – including some that are native to South America and

Australia – flourish in a hot, dry climate. If you plan to tour

the 145-acres of gardens during the day, it’s a good idea to

schedule your visit early to avoid the scorching desert heat.

During the day you’ll see a number of beautifully-blooming

cacti and agave, but visit after sundown to witness plants

that only flower after dark.

Add a public garden or two

to your travel itinerary as a

relaxing and educational

stop along the way. Or make

gardens your primary desti-

nation and create a journey

devoted to getting back

to nature while it’s in full

bloom. After all, springtime

– and life in general – is best

enjoyed by those who stop

to smell the flowers. •

250 acres that contain 50 different gardens. The facility boasts

more than a million plants and attracts almost as many visi-

tors each year. Those who tour the gardens in late April or

early May will be greeted by 25,000 tulips in bloom. There is

also an historic Victorian-style glasshouse with 11 distinctive

habitats, including everything from desert environments to a

tropical rainforest.

Children will especially

enjoy the interactive, play-

focused Everett Chil-

dren’s Adventure Garden,

designed to teach kids

about nature and science

in a hands-on way that

emphasizes fun. People of

all ages will be impressed

by the research and con-

servation facilities, with a staff of more than 80 Ph.D. scientists

working in one of the world’s leading plant labs.

Longwood Gardens – Kennett, PALongwood Gardens (longwoodgardens.org) attracts a million

visitors a year, and 20 different outdoor gardens stretch for

a mile, filled with springtime azaleas, dogwoods, hyacinth,

irises, and tulips. In springtime you can take what is perhaps

the most popular tour – the Flower Garden Walk.

With more than 1,000 acres of indoor and outdoor gardens,

you’ll enjoy formal spaces, as well as whimsical spots for chil-

dren, all ablaze with color and scented with the perfume of

new blossoms. You’ll also be treated to the greatest num-

ber of fountains found in any garden in the United States.

Succulent-topped frog in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden

Phoenix Desert Garden cacti Succulent and palm display

Longwood Gardens’ conservatory Longwood flower walk


here are many reasons to love French culture. One of them is how the French

transform daily rituals into an art form. In Mariage Frères French Tea: Three Centuries

of Savoir-Faire, author Alain Stella delves into the history of tea and the modern-

day appreciation of “taking tea.” The story starts in 1854, when the Mariage family began

importing various exotic goods to France. Eventually, the Mariage brothers specialized in tea

and became the “go-to” tea purveyor for the best hotels and restaurants.

In the mid-1980s, the last descendent working in the company sold Mariage Frères to two

young entrepreneurs who were passionate about building on the Mariage reputation for

top quality tea by seeking out the best tea buds (however remote) from around the world.

Richard Bueno and Kitti Cha Sangmanee traveled to Japan, India, and China, as well as

difficult-to-reach locales in Laos, Thailand, and Burma (sometimes at great personal risk) to

acquire some of the world’s most exotic teas.

In India, they learned that plucking and processing tea is still done in an artisanal way on

Darjeelings’ grand estates, for this is the only way to maintain the quality of the finest

harvests. Laos produces fine green teas, grown mostly in the far north (within the Golden

Triangle) or on the Belaven plateau to the south.

Thailand boasts wonderful blue (or semi-oxidized)

teas found in the north, grown by the Akha, Lisu,

and Mien peoples.

The section on Artful Compositions explains how

Kitti Cha Sangmanee worked to develop a “French-

style tea” by composing “hundreds of special teas,

both ‘classic blends’ (of various kinds of leaves) and

‘flavored teas’ (with additional fruit, flowers, spices,

etc).” New canisters and labeling were created to

store these gourmet teas and, of course, the loose

tea leaves were top quality – not the “dust” you find

in mass-produced tea bags.

Today, in addition to selling hundreds of tea varieties

— with names like Noël, Marco Polo, and White

Himalaya — the cozy and elegant Mariage Frères

tearooms in Paris serve lunch (menu items use tea

as a key ingredient). If you’re not traveling to France

soon, you can order tea from the Mariage Frères

website: www.MariageFreres.com (click on EN for

English). A box of Mariage Frères French Breakfast

Tea (in 30 French muslin sachets) costs 15 Euros (plus shipping for 23 Euros; shipping for

three boxes is 25 Euros total).

Mariages Frères French Tea is beautifully illustrated, has a recipe section at the back, and

makes an excellent gift or coffee table book. The newly reissued version comes in a handsome

box (and is selling at half the price of the older version, so look for the late 2015 edition).

Five Golden Rules for Making Tea Successfully

Black Teas, Matured Teas, Blue—or semi-oxidized—Teas,

and Flavored Teas

1. Pre-heat the teapot by rinsing it with boiling

water. Use spring water or soft mineral water.

2. Place a teaspoon of tea per cup in the strainer

(use a cotton filter if no strainer comes with the

teapot) and let it stand in the pot for a few mo-

ments, allowing the remaining steam to begin

developing the leaves’ aroma.

3. Pour simmering (not boiling) water over the

tea so that all the leaves are covered.

4. Let the tea steep (about two minutes for

fannings, three minutes for broken-leaf teas,

five minutes for whole leaf teas, and barely

three minutes for first flush Darjeelings).

5. After steeping, it is essential to remove the

strainer or filter containing the leaves. The tea

must then be stirred (another important step)

and finally poured. Teas from great estates

should not be drunk too hot; let them stand for

a few moments after steeping, so that the pal-

ate can appreciate their subtle fragrances.

ICED TEA

To make strong iced tea, place four teaspoons

of tea in a teapot (use a cotton filter if no strain-

er comes with the teapot). Pour in a half-quart

of simmering spring or soft mineral water and

let steep for three to five minutes, depending

on the type of tea and strength you desire.

Then remove the tea leaves and pour the hot

tea into glasses filled with ice cubes.

Book Review

by Caroline O’Connell

7 SPRING 2016 | Tailor-MadeTM Magazine


In today’s Hollywood-centric pop cul-

ture, fame is sometimes mistaken for

actual substance and meaningfulness.

But the hardworking members of the En-

tertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) have

a value-adding focus, mind-set,

and intention that artfully elevates

philanthropy amidst the glitz and

glamour of showbiz. The mission

of this unique nonprofit organi-

zation is to harness the collec-

tive power of the entire enter-

tainment industry in order to

raise awareness an0d funds

for critical health, education,

and social issues.

High Status Delivers High Impact

The premise behind the EIF’s unique model

is to leverage the high-profile status of

the entertainment industry — and the

professionals within it — to do good in

the world. The EIF defines its value and

demonstrates its success through the

positive and measurably beneficial impact

it produces in communities all across

the United States. To that end, the EIF

brings together an extraordinary network

of people and companies to champion a

wide variety of worthy causes, encouraging

creative partnerships.

For example, the EIF has mobilized the entire

entertainment community around a multi-

year service initiative called iParticipate. The

program was specifically designed to inspire

and encourage more Americans to engage in

volunteerism at the local community level. All

of the major TV networks — NBC, ABC, CBS,

and FOX — plus numerous other networks and

cable channels helped launch the initiative

with an unprecedented week-long television

event involving more than 100 shows. As

part of the iParticipate initiative, EIF awarded

grants to community-building organizations

such as City Year Los Angeles, Regents of

UCLA, EnCorps, The LEAGUE, and Service-

Nation.

Celebrity-Fueled Initiatives

An innovative collaboration between the EIF

and Novo Nordisk heightened awareness

of diabetes and the critical importance of

detection, monitoring, and proper man-

agement of the progressive disease. Many

other targeted initiatives are promoted and

funded under the EIF umbrella of charitable

by Tom Kerr

Philanthropy

The Entertainment Industry Foundation:

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activities, including Right Action for Women.

Established by actress and breast cancer sur-

vivor Christina Applegate, Right Action for

Women provides assistance to women who

are at increased risk for breast cancer but do

not have insurance or the financial means to

cover the high costs associated with breast

cancer screenings.

The Black Eyed Peas are behind the EIF-sup-

ported Peapod Foundation, which helps at-risk

kids challenged by poverty to develop their

creative skills and talents. And the Charlize

Theron Africa Outreach Project helps African

youth keep themselves safe from HIV/AIDS.

Launched in 2007 by the Academy Award-

winning actress and

United Nations Mes-

senger of Peace, much

of the work done is in

Theron’s home coun-

try of South Africa,

which has the

highest number

of people living

with HIV in the

world. To date, over 200,000 young people

in some of the most vulnerable parts of Sub-

Saharan Africa have directly benefited from

these efforts.

Stand Up to Cancer is another EIF power-

house program raising funds to accelerate

research into innovative therapies that help

cancer patients and potentially save lives.

This group was formed through a coalition of

media, entertainment, and philanthropic lead-

ers personally affected by cancer. Stand Up to

Cancer has raised more than $100 million and

funded five “Dream Teams” comprised of over

200 leading scientists, as well as younger sci-

entific researchers. The high-profile initia-

tive’s Scientific Advisory Committee is led by

a Nobel prize-winning MIT professor, and the

American Association for Cancer Research

is also a Stand Up To Cancer partner and re-

sponsible for administering grants.

Show Business Walks the Walk

All that glitters truly is gold when it comes

to the accomplishments of EIF and its part-

ners. Causes are being advanced, solutions

are being devel-

oped, and lives are

being changed for

the better because

these professionals

have chosen to take

a stand, raise funds,

and use their influ-

ence to improve the

world. When the

entertainment in-

dustry and its many generous players team

up – on or off the red carpet – their chari-

table and humanitarian efforts make them

all superstars.

The Entertainment Industry Foundation is

a 501(c)(3) charitable organization based in

Los Angeles. Not only does it meet all 20 of

the rigorous charity standards of the Better

Business Bureau, it is highly rated by char-

ity watchdog organizations such as Charity

Watch and Charity Navigator. Major sponsors

of EIF include Major League Baseball, AARP,

Revlon, and MasterCard. More information

can be found at eifoundation.org. •

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Golf

Leaving Calgary, Alberta, on a Sunwing Vacations charter flight on a cold November day, the pull of pins tucked along the seashore and the promise of tacos at the turn brought plenty of warmth to my swing-starved system. I had visited Los Cabos once before, eight long years ago, playing Palmilla and the legendary Ocean Course at Cabo del Sol, both Jack Nicklaus-designed courses of the finest order. I knew what I was getting into. But I was hungry for more. Thanks to an itinerary that included the new Nicklaus course at Quivira and Puerto Los Cabos, as well as other long-standing favor-ites I’d never seen, I was like a kid on my way to the candy store. A really big candy store, with row upon row of delectable sweets lining the shelves.

Regardless of where you play on the corridor, know this: the cours-es all have outstanding turf conditions, warm and friendly service provided the Mexican way, and an overwhelming presence of the sea. For the most part, there isn’t a golf hole to play that doesn’t boast a magnificent view of the Pacific. And many of the courses, such as Cabo Real, Cabo del Sol, Diamante Dunes, and Puerto Los Cabos, feature holes right along the surf.

After settling into the Rui Palace, a luxurious all-inclusive resort with stunning water views just a short stroll from downtown Cabo San Lucas, I was whisked away to one of the new kids on the block,

Sweet Seaside Swings in Los Cabos

by Andrew Penner

The par-4 opening hole at Club Campestre San Jose dashes towards the sea.

a warm wind whips off the shimmering sea and the white flag – somewhat ironic, I’m thinking – snaps with the gusts. The

narrow green, 170 yards away, clings to the ragged cliffs; a thin oasis of turf that beckons the brave. The problem? Bravado is not really my forte. I make a quick, white-knuckled swing with my 7 iron and my ball soars into the infinite blue sky where the gulls and frig-ates fly. No surprise, it lands where the humpbacks and swordfish swim. Indeed, spending a week golfing in Los Cabos has been tough on my Titleist stash. But, while there have been losses, the gains have been substantial.

Known as “Land’s End,” Los Cabos is situated at the far tip of the Baja Cal-ifornia Peninsula in Mex-ico, in a hot-and-dry re-gion of saguaro-studded hills, never-ending seas, and beautiful white-sand beaches. Chiseled by the sea eons ago, the iconic rock arch “El Arco” serves as nature’s gateway to a playground with plenty of

appeal. The string of high-end hotels, all-inclusive resorts, and lux-urious homes that line the corridor between San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas are proof of that. Other notable attractions include famous bars like Cabo Wabo and El Squid Roe, world-renowned marlin fishing, and picturesque beachcombing.

And then there is the golf. There are currently fourteen courses in the region and, because of both the quantity and the quality, Los Cabos is widely considered the best golf destination in Mexico. And the courses keep coming. In the past couple of years, five new courses (including Tiger’s first course design in North America) have been added. While others are struggling to find their way – many even losing courses – Los Cabos is in growth mode and one of the few golf destinations in the world that can make that claim.


rounds. Sure, setting the alarm for 6:00 a.m. on your holiday may be a little painful, but trust me, the afternoon siesta at the beach will heal your wounds.

Cabo Real and Club Campestre San Jose are two more courses that have plenty of merit. Cabo Real (which recently lost one water-front hole when the land was sold to a developer for $28 million) features a stunning back nine that parades through a wild and rugged desert landscape that reaches far into the cacti-studded hills off the strip. It featured some of the most memorable – and toughest – holes on my trip. Another 18-hole course to consider is the accessible Cabo San Lucas Country Club, which is also one of the venues offered through a golf vacation with Sunwing. It is relatively flat but features plenty of bold shaping and a ton of water and sand in play.

Not surprisingly, given the rich-and-famous reputation of Los Cabos, there are a handful of private clubs that are getting plenty of buzz. Dia-mante, for example, features the heralded Dunes Course by Davis Love, as well as Tiger’s new El Cardonal, in the same development. Purchas-ing a time share here may serve you well in gaining access to these exclusive courses.

My “last hurrah” was a seaside roller-coaster ride around Quivira, one of the brand new facilities featuring a Nicklaus course. Unquestionably,

this is one of the most interesting courses I’ve ever seen. Quirky? Yes. Extremely chal-lenging? Yes. Fun and visually amazing? Yes and yes. The ocean-front holes are truly some of the most spectacular in Cabo. Com-plete with an old lighthouse, a mile-long trip along the coastline to get to the 5th tee, and comfort stations that are second-to-none, this is an experience you will remember. Just bring an extra sleeve, or three, of Titleists. •

Puerto Los Cabos. A massive development in San Jose del Cabo that hugs the yacht-filled marina and the arid hills that roll away from the sea, Puerto Los Cabos will eventually include an 18-hole course by Jack Nicklaus and an 18-hole course by Greg Norman. Each designer has completed nine holes, so play is currently on a composite course. While the uphill starts on both nines are not ideal, there are plenty of highlights. The Norman nine, for example, tumbles toward the sea on holes 6 and 7 and serves up a stirring introduction to golf in Los Cabos. The Nicklaus nine, much of which is located further inland, also includes a picturesque seaside par-3, the short 15th, that doesn’t disappoint.

What also won’t disappoint are the all-inclusive comfort stations, which are a catchy – and very tasty – theme on many of the courses. Complete with bartenders who aren’t afraid to mix a mean mar-garita, cooks who have their taco game perfected, and rows of salty snacks, they put to shame the beer and hot dog “game” prominent at many North American resort courses. For the most part, these services are included in the price to play golf. Tipping, of course, is encouraged.

Another tip, of sorts, is figuring out the ideal time to play. Without a doubt, my recommendation is to get there early, before the course heats up with gringos who linger through their four-and-a-half-hour

Andrew Penner is a freelance writer and photographer based in Calgary, Alberta.

Visit him at www.andrewpenner.com.The par-4 opening hole at Club Campestre San Jose dashes towards the sea.

Rock formations at Land’s End, near El Arco and visible in the distance from one of Los Cabos’ exquisite beaches.

The par-4 5th at Cabo Real is a beautiful seaside hole.


Prepare the CrustIn a small pan, melt the butter. Mix together the ground vanilla wafers, sugar, and ground almonds. Add the melted butter and mix well. Press this mixture up the sides evenly to within one-inch of the top of a 10-inch springform pan. Spread the re-mainder evenly on the bottom of the pan, patting it lightly into place.

Prepare the FillingThoroughly cream together the cream cheese and sugar. Add the vanilla and the citrus zest and juice, scraping the sides of the bowl until well incorporated. On medium speed, add the eggs, one at a time, scraping well after each addition. Pour this batter into the prepared crust.

BakePreheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the cheesecake on a sheet pan and bake in the fully preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the cheesecake starts to rise and feels slightly firm in the center. Remove from the oven and let the cheesecake set while you prepare the topping.

Topping and Final PreparationWhen the cheesecake has settled and the top is once again al-most flat (about five minutes or more), spread the topping onto the cheesecake and return it to the oven for another five minutes, or until the topping is slightly set. Carefully remove the cheesecake from the oven and gently run a small knife just around the outside edge. Allow to cool, then place on a paper towel or a sheet of waxed paper and refrigerate overnight. •

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For more of Karol Redfern Hamper’s recipes, preview her book, A Romance with Baking, available online at Amazon.com.

Filling2 pounds cream cheese, softened

1-1/2 cups sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

Zest of one orange or lemon

Juice of one orange or lemon

4 large eggs

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Crust4 ounces butter (one stick)

1-1/2 cups crumbled vanilla wafers

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup ground almonds or pecans

Topping2 cups sour cream

1/4 cup sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

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by Lisa Teresi Harris, MS, RD, ACE-CPT

Health

Searching for a way to jump-start your bathing suit body, clean out your system, or just feel ener-gized? Look online or talk with friends and you’ll likely be steered in the direction of a trendy detox diet.

What Are Detox Diets?

Proponents of detox diets – including celebrities – claim that they rid the body of toxins and stored waste, and also pro-mote rapid weight loss. Typically lasting three to ten days, detox plans run the gamut from water only with lemon juice and a few additional ingredients (the Master Cleanse) to ex-clusively raw fruits and vegetables to enemas and laxatives for intestinal emptying.

By cutting out processed and unhealthy foods, detox diets purportedly make it easier for the body to rid itself of toxic substances and stored waste. Other reported benefits in-clude healthier skin and hair, better smelling breath, a stron-ger immune system, more energy, and quick weight loss.

“Eating a healthier diet leads people to believe they’ve done something ‘magical’ in their bodies,” says Heather Mangi-eri, RDN, owner of Nutrition Checkup in Pittsburgh, PA, and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. But unfortunately, there is little scientific evidence that de-toxification is necessary or effective.

Your Personal Detox Factory

In its truest sense, a toxin is a chemical that potentially causes harm inside the human body. And they assault us daily: medications, cigarette smoke, and pesticides can all become toxic. Fortunately, our bodies are already uniquely designed to protect us.

Our skin, respiratory system, and digestive system provide physical barriers against foreign substances. The filtering function of our liver cleans our blood of toxins, while the kidneys eliminate them in urine. And finally, our immune sys-tem resists and protects against harmful materials.

Potential Downsides

Given the systems naturally in place to detox our bodies, con-suming a diet of excessive water, limited nutrients, and/or minimal protein may weaken our body’s ability to do its job.

Prolonged detox diets can cause vitamin and mineral deficiencies, fatigue, and low

blood sugar. Enemas and colonic cleansing may produce considerable discomfort - cramping,

bloating, nausea, and even vomiting.

True, the decrease in caloric intake can lead to weight re-duction. But this effect is temporary and counterproductive: 1) it’s water, not fat loss, and lost weight quickly returns; 2) it can cause decreased lean body mass (muscle), slowing our metabolism; and 3) it sends the body into conservation mode, clinging desperately to stored calories.

The Bottom Line

While probably not harmful to most people if used for a few days, detox diets are not necessary and may be detrimental. Consult a physician before beginning these programs, and avoid them if you are pregnant, have a chronic health condi-tion, or a compromised immune system.

According to Mangieri, the best way to ‘cleanse’ your system is to “eat a healthy diet and detox from added salt, added fat, and added sugars.” Avoid highly refined foods – the closer to the natural source, the better.

To feel energetic and lose weight (and keep it off) be sure to engage in daily movement and regular exercise. Getting adequate sleep each night is also important. Drink enough wa-ter to quench your thirst and produce light-colored urine. Finally, consume lots of fruits, veg-etables, and whole grains for protective nutrients. And don’t forget dietary fiber to keep foods moving along for your own natural ‘spring cleaning.’ •

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ecommending a wine to collect this year is so easy it doesn’t require an entire article, or even a complete sentence. Tweeting 140 characters is

also much too long-winded. All you have to say is: Screaming Eagle. But there are plenty of other recommendations to fill out a wine lover ’s wish list – along with suggestions for some award-winning spirits for mixologists

across America.

A LIVING LEGEND

The Screaming Eagle winery in Napa Valley released its first wine in 1992 in an extremely limited quantity. During the first two or three years of production, bottles were offered for

around $200. That’s a bit pricey, but those who forked over all that cash could later sell their liq-

uid investments for up to $7,500 per bottle at auc-tion. Anyone who owned a dozen cases was suddenly

a millionaire.

The winery almost exclusively sells to those who are on its mailing list and that’s a famously short list. Screaming

Eagle is in such demand that if you sign up on the winery’s waiting list to be added to the mailing list (yes, there is a

waiting list for the mailing list), you probably won’t make it onto the mailing list in this lifetime. Or the next. But it doesn’t hurt to dream, and adding your name to the waiting list is easy - you can do it online at the Screaming Eagle website.

JONATA WINERY

Screaming Eagle may be as scarce as hen’s teeth, but wines from their sister winery, Jonata, can be found everywhere – and at reasonable prices. When it opened its doors in 2002, Robert Parker described Jonata as one of California’s “most exciting” new wineries. The wines are meticulously crafted, and if they are not up to the winery’s high standards they aren’t bottled and are simply skipped over for that year. Most vineyards typically try to harvest about 20 or 25 pounds of grapes per plant, yet Jonata harvests approximately two pounds per plant. That is just one of the reasons why these wines tend to be outstanding – and worth stocking up on this year.

MASTERFULLY-CRAFTED REDS

The winemaker from Screaming Eagle, Andy Erickson, also lends his talent and expertise to create wines at the Arietta winery in Napa Valley. One of his creations was the 2012 Arietta Quartet – which could recently be found for less than $60 a bottle. The Bordeaux-style blend is soft and sensual and is a complex wine to drink early – although it will continue to mature and improve

Wine & Spirits


over the next decade. Meanwhile, the Escarpment Kupe Pinot Noir, imported from Martinborough, New Zealand, is a flavorful wine with a fabulous finish that will be delightful to drink through 2030.

LIGHT AND BUBBLY

For those who prefer white wines, the Mount Eden Vineyards Chardonnay is a great choice. The grapes come from two small mountaintop parcels in Saratoga, California, and are aged for ten years or longer. From Germany, the affordably priced Wittmann 2012 Westhofener Trocken Riesling is a zesty white that’s a per-fect pairing for springtime. With notes of melon and lemon it is rich, full-bodied, and dry.

Of course nothing is quite as festive as a brilliant Champagne, and Duval-Leroy Brut, at $30 a bottle, is a thoroughly satisfying option. The economi-cally-priced authentic French Champagne is from one of the only independent and family-owned prestige Champagne

houses. Wine Spectator described it as “fresh, finely knit, and silky – with delicate acidity and a subtle range of flavors.” Many wine lovers simply call it one of the best Champagnes available for under $50, and if you buy a case now you’ll be able to enjoy popping the cork until at least the New Year’s Eve of 2020.

HARDER-TO-FIND HARD STUFF

For those who enjoy cocktails and want the quintessential American whiskey, an aged rye is the classic choice. The only problem is finding a bottle of remarkable rye on liquor store shelves. During the past decade the popular-ity of bourbon, particularly among the Millennial gen-eration, has pushed rye to the back of the shelf.

But if you can get your hands on an aged rye, snap it up for reliable, satisfying returns. By all means look for a “straight rye,” and avoid the rest. By law, whiskeys labeled straight rye must be at least two years old. But as with any whiskey, age matters – so go long and old. One of the best choices is Michter’s – which uses a recipe that dates back to before the American Revolution. Michter’s offers a fantastic 10-year-old rye, as well as a world-class, col-lectible 25-year-old vintage.

A WINNING GIN – BORN IN

THE USA

Gin is regarded as a signature drink of the British, although one of the best brands in world, Hendrick’s, is distilled in Scotland. But a small family-owned enterprise in rural North Carolina, Cardinal Gin, is now ranked so highly that some experts put it on equal footing with Hendrick’s. The small batch gin won a Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Com-petition, and is surprisingly affordable, at about $30 a fifth.

All of the eleven botanicals used in the secret recipe – which in-cludes exotic cardamom – are organic, and the taste is smooth enough to make it a straight-up sipping liquor. But, as one of the most flavorful and masterfully-balanced gins in production, Cardi-

nal really shines in a gin and tonic – making it the perfect warm-weather libation. Cardinal is produced in a tiny

distillery in limited quantities, making it a worthy col-lectible to place on the top shelf of your bar for 2016.

A TOP SHELF GO-TO RESOURCE

There is also a great choice for the wine lover’s top bookshelf. The 4th edition of the acclaimed, highly authoritative, and indispensably comprehensive Oxford Companion to Wine includes 350 new en-

tries. The Oxford University Press first published this extraordinary volume in 1994 and revised it 10 years

ago. Now the brand new expanded edition – which ex-tends for more than 900 pages and weighs nearly six and a

half pounds – boasts over 4,000 carefully selected entries. If you don’t want to tote around all that extra weight, opt for the virtually weightless Kindle edition. •

Juniper Berries


he resignation of Pope Benedict XVI in 2013 stunned the Catholic world. After all, it was the first papal resignation in almost 600 years and it hap-pened while the church was in serious turmoil. But despite the historical rarity of that event, the pop-

ularity and radical leadership style of the individual who re-placed him seemed even more unprecedented and surprising.

Pope Francis ascend-ed to the spiritual and managerial helm of a church with more than 1.2 billion faith-ful. Yet he kept his same working-class shoes, shunning the custom-made and handcrafted red vel-vet Prada footwear that was the signature style of his predeces-sor. He wears a plas-tic watch and stuck to his modest mode of transportation. Many of the cardinals who elected him were shocked and felt somewhat awkward, for instance, when he declined a ride in a private luxury car after his election and instead rode

back to his living quar-ters with them on their ordinary shuttle bus. His quarters are equally humble, because he re-fused to move into the papal palace. Instead, he chose to reside in an apartment inside the Vatican guesthouse – alongside priests, bish-

ops, and guests who visit the Vatican for meetings and con-ferences. He even befriended a dog named Marley, named after reggae singer Bob Marley. His hobbies and indulgenc-es include literature, soccer, tango music, and gnocchi. As Pope Francis has said, “The pope is a man who laughs, cries, sleeps calmly, and has friends like everyone else.”

A Role Model for ReformationHe also immediately abolished bonuses paid to Vatican em-ployees upon the election of a new pope, a sign of his fru-gality and an indication of things to come. His focus from the beginning has been on reforming the scandal-plagued church versus internally embellishing it. “I do not want a church concerned with being at the center that ends by being

caught up in a web of obsessions and pro-cedures,” he said. “I prefer a church which is bruised, hurting, and dirty because it has been out on the streets, rather than a church which is un-healthy from being confined and from clinging to its own security.”

Pope Francis also gave a stronger voice and more recognition to women within the church, explaining that the work Catholic women do is actually more important than the work of the male priests. “The feminine genius is needed,” he said, “whenever we make important decisions.”

From Bouncer to BlesserPope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in 1936, to Italian immigrants in Buenos Aires, Argentina. As a young-ster he had health problems and had to have part of one of his lungs removed. Later he worked as a lab technician and even as a nightclub bouncer, before choosing the path of the priesthood. As a priest he worked in tough shantytown neighborhoods and taught college-level literature and psy-chology. A scholar as well as a mission-engaged priest, he earned a Ph.D. in theology in 1986.

As the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church – and the first pope to hail from the Americas – he chose his papal name in honor of St. Francis of Assisi of Italy. He has de-scribed St. Francis as “the man of poverty, the man of peace, the man who loves and protects creation.”

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Pope Francis also said that he wanted to see the Catho-lic church strengthened as “a church for the poor,” and he exemplifies that vision. In his own neighborhood he has es-tablished a homeless shelter near St. Peter’s Square. He was invited to meet with some of the most wealthy, promi-nent, and well-connected members of the corporate and political elite when he visited Washington, D.C., last year. He kept those interactions to a minimum, opting to meet with the poor and downtrodden instead. As soon as his historic ad-dress to Congress was concluded, he skipped the fancy din-ners and luxurious parties with dignitaries and power brokers and made a beeline to one of the most disadvantaged neigh-borhoods in the city. There he sat down to a simple lunch with homeless people, and took advantage of the occasion to bring media attention to the plight of the poor.

A Street-Level Spiritual Leader

“Depicting the pope as a sort of superman, a star, is offen-sive to me,” Pope Francis says – and his behavior reflects that attitude. He receives about 2,000 requests for inter-views each year, but rarely grants them – preferring to stay out of the media spotlight. When the prestigiously glossy Vanity Fair magazine asked him to be featured in a ma-jor article, he politely declined, telling them that he was “allergic” to that kind of attention. But he doesn’t hesitate to engage with the general public on the street. He’ll ride in the “Popemobile” with the protective glass down, regardless of the perceived risk to his personal well-being, saying, “The Lord has put me here. He’ll have to look out for me.”

There are photos of him with Angelina Jolie Pitt, but Pope Francis is much more inclined to take “self-ies” with ordinary folks who are his fans, and has done that numerous times in cities, towns, and vil-lages throughout the world. As one of his colleagues put it, this pope is more into action photos, rather than portraits of himself.

Pope Francis pays a suprise visit to The Dono di Misericordia (Gift of Mercy) homeless shelter just outside of the Vatican.

An Inspiration to Both Believers and

Non-Believers

Meanwhile, he works hard and is awake by four o’clock in the morning. Then he makes his own bed, prays, and gets busy. Oftentimes he’ll rouse people with a six a.m. phone call.

He refers to himself as a dinosaur who cannot operate

a computer, and doesn’t use a mobile phone. But he does contribute words of inspiration to the papal Twitter feed on social media, which has more than 21 million followers. He participates in social media events, too, such as the Google Hangout he joined with young people in attendance.

One of his abiding principles is mercy, which is the title of a book he wrote, and that word exemplifies his approach to his important spiritual role in the world. In fact, when pre-sented with one of the first copies of the book to roll off the printing presses, he commented, “Mercy - that is the name

of our God.” •

Praying at the Bethlehem wall.


Mesh panels be-tween each floor of the Edge release stale air, which is expelled through the roof for a cycle of natural ventilation just like outdoors. The window glass automatically makes subtle adjust-ments so that natural light is maximized, even on cloudy days. During the summertime, the Edge pumps warm water into an insulated subterranean aquifer. When winter comes the water is released, creating thermal energy to help heat the building. At night, robots patrol the premises.

A Digital Revolution from the Ground Up

These are only a few ways smart buildings use up to 70 percent less energy than conventional buildings; there are many other creative resource conservation solutions at work. For example, solar heat reflects off of metal vehicles when a parking lot is full. This reflection lights up and heats the side of the building facing the parking area. A smart-wired building senses this and accord-ingly adjusts the heating and cooling system, as well as the tint of the window glass and the output of the LED light fixtures.

At the Edge, a smartphone app checks the daily and hourly schedule of each oc-cupant, and the building rec-ognizes each person’s vehi-cle and directs it to the most conveniently available park-ing spot. Coffee bars in Edge offices remember how each person likes their coffee. And rooms automatically adjust ambient temperature based on individual preferences. Welcome to the digital revolu-tion in architecture, where even skyscrapers can be personalized to meet the particular needs and likings of every occupant. •

Technology

Researchers convened a special Strategic Innovation Summit at Harvard last year, and much of the conversation was about the James B. Hunt, Jr. Library on the campus of North Carolina State University (NCSU). The library is so technologically advanced that it makes those on the campuses of Harvard and MIT seem like antiques. But compared to the James B. Hunt, Jr. Library, that’s pretty much what they are.

The Five-Story Librarian

NCSU students don’t wander through the stacks searching for books labeled with 19th century Dewey Decimal codes. They can’t even meander through the majority of the bookshelves, because books are stored in metal drawers along a 160-foot alley that is the exclusive domain of a 50-foot tall robotic librarian named

Book Bot. Books are organized by size, not subject or title. This in-novative storage system takes up less than 10 percent of the space that shelving books in the con-ventional way does, so the library can accommodate about 90 per-cent more books within the same square footage. To retrieve a book,

students sim-ply tap a touch screen on the main floor of the building and watch through a glass viewing area as Book Bot locates it and delivers it to the front desk within five minutes. The students have all that extra time to devote to reading.

The Cutting Edge

So-called “smart architecture” incorporates digital technology, wireless apps, and unique sensors that relay a wide range of criti-cal data to increase efficiency, save money, and deliver creature comforts. The most impressive example is the skyscraper in Hol-land named the Edge – which contains 28,000 sensors to monitor its systems, as well as the behavior of its occupants.

The Future of Architecture is Now

Environmental Monitoring Device (EMD)reads preferences and adjusts accordingly

Set Preferences

SENSORS:Temp. Moisture Power Light

The Edge windows make tint adjustments to maximize natural lighting.


Young George Washington is often remembered for chopping down a cherry tree – and then confessing to his mother because he was honest to a fault. Now his namesake city is home to many memorable trees that enhance the legacy and historic natural beauty of America’s capital. Here are some fun facts about trees in Washington, D.C.

• President Washington was an avid horticulturalist and engaged the services of landscape designer Pierre L’Enfant to lay out the capital with a lush tree canopy with extensive green spaces and tree-lined boulevards.

• Today the nation’s capital still boasts more green space per capita than any other city in the U.S. and is regarded by many as the birthplace of arboriculture. Indeed, it has been nicknamed “The City of Trees.”

• The District’s official tree is the scarlet oak, known for its deep red autumn colors. Examples of these trees can be seen throughout the city, including on the grounds of the Capitol and Supreme Court buildings, as well as at the White House.

• Washington, D.C., is famous for its cherry trees, which are showcased each spring during a grand month-long celebration, The National Cherry Blossom Festival. Nearly two million people convene for the festival to see the spec-tacular trees, with lovely pink blossoms, that were gifted as a gesture of goodwill from the Mayor of Tokyo, Japan.

• What is lesser known is that the first shipment of 2,000 trees, which arrived in 1910, were badly diseased. After that planting attempt failed, First Lady Helen Taft helped coordinate the successful arrival of 3,000 more trees in 1912 – the same ones now celebrated during the annual festival.

• One of the original trees, known as the Yoshino cherry tree, has special signifi-cance because it predicts when all of the cherry trees in the city will blossom. The tree that does the forecasting has been dubbed the “indicator” tree, and it grows near the Jefferson Memorial. For some mysterious reason it always blooms about a week or two before the blossoming of the other cherry trees.

• Arlington National Cemetery, which was established just prior to the Civil War, is home to one of the city’s oldest and most prominent trees, a tulip poplar that shades many of the graves. Another tree honoring fallen service members is the Sullivan Brothers crab apple, planted on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol in 1952 in memory of five brothers from Waterloo, Iowa, who were all killed during World War II. The Sullivan siblings died together, aboard the U.S.S. Juneau in the Pacific Theater, when the vessel was torpedoed and sank during the Battle of

Guadalcanal.

• Lady Bird Johnson, best-known for her initiative to plant wildflowers along the nation’s highways, also deserves recognition for continuing the tradition of tree planting begun by President Washington nearly 200 years before her time. The First Lady led a beautification and land conservation program while her husband was in office, overseeing the planting of 1,300 cherry trees at Hains Point, as well as many red oaks on Connecticut Avenue and crape myrtles along F Street.

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