Fish Stew
North State Journal for Sunday, November 6, 2016
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Fall makeup transition
November 6, 1755
By Emory Rakestraw North State Journal
HE TRANSITION from fall to winter is about T cozier changes for both your
wardrobe and makeup. You might be staring at your existing palette wondering how to transform your look. Those cool shades of summer and fall just don’t seem relevant during sweater weather. One of my favorite aspects of winter is that glitter is everywhere. Shimmery, glitter eyeshadow was a common trend during fashion week, especially at Saint Laurent. The smokey eye will never go out of style and this adds a bit of pizzaz. For blue eyes, use gold or chestnut glitter liner to make your smokey eye pop. Hazel and brown eyes stand out with darker shades like forest green. Finish off your look with a timelessly classic red lip, perfect for Christmas parties and New Year’s. Fall is all about experimenting with a dark lip, finding which shade works for you, and embracing it come winter. For fair to beige skin tones, pair a matte, ‘plum brandy’ color with bronzer on the cheeks and subtle eyeliner. For a pop of color for olive and darker tones, try a glossy, dark purple lip. On the other end of the spectrum, fluorescent makeup was seen all over the runway. While you don’t have to go all out 80’s, embrace bright pink shades (dipping back into your summer/ spring palette) on the lower lid or baby blue eyeliner for a weekend look. Complement both with a nude or mauve lip along with subtle color on the cheeks. For those who prefer a more natural look, one trend spotted at Christian Dior was the Twiggy lash. This involves long lashes somewhat ‘clumped’ together. While not aiming for the ‘just put on mascara then sneezed’ look, you want to try and bind together a few lashes for that eye-catching statement. Luckily, there’s no need to purchase a new mascara, one tool that will help achieves this drama is clear, gel mascara (or eyebrow gel) found at your local drugstore. After using a volumizing mascara on upper and lower lashes, take the tip of the wand to join a few lashes. This is perfect for a unique, retro glam look. Brightening up your makeup canvas might just inspire you to try something new. One way to ensure you’re on the right track is to employee the wisdom of an expert. On Thursday, November 10 dana L Skincare & Cosmetics is holding their annual beauty event at Tribeca Tavern Raleigh from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Details can be found at: shopdanal.com
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Contributors to this section this week include: Laura Ashley Lamm Alison Miller Donna King Emory Rakestraw
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Know a North Carolina story that needs telling? Drop us a line at [email protected].
Captain Hugh Waddell was named North Carolina’s commissioner in treaty negotiations with the Catawba and Cherokees. At the beginning of the French and Indian War, it was imperative that England’s colonies solidify their alliances with neighboring native tribes. North Carolina was particularly concerned with relations between the Cherokees and the Catawba.
November 11, 1949
The Memorial Belltower, a prominent landmark on the campus of North Carolina State University, was dedicated. Gov. Gregg Cherry was one of the many dignitaries in attendance. Conceived as a memorial to those alumni who died in service to the country during World War I, the Belltower is a symbol of the university and a gathering point for the campus community.
November 12, 1903
The North Carolina Literary and Historical Association appointed a committee to investigate and report on the various claims made about North Carolina’s involvement in the Civil War. The following spring the group received the committee’s report, boasting that North Carolinians indeed had been “First at Bethel, Farthest at Gettysburg, Farthest at Chickamauga, and Last at Appomattox,” as a popular saying coined by editor and state Supreme County Justice Walter Clark suggested. Information courtesy of N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
turn the page Tuesday is election day and across North Carolina many schools participate in the Kids Voting program to educate young minds on the election process. This week we reached out to our friends at Novels & Novelties in Hendersonville for a few suggestions on the subject. “Grace for President” by Kelly S. DiPucchio ages 5-9
“Vote!” by Eileen Christelow ages 6-9
“The Presidency” by Christine TaylorButler ages 7-9
“See How They Run” by Susan E. Goodman ages 8-12
just a pinch four fall garden don’ts
Fall is about getting your soil ready for that long winter’s rest. Preparing your garden for the off-season is just a matter of remembering a few don’ts. Don’t feed the plants: If you add fertilizer too late in the season it will encourage new growth that won’t have time to mature before the temperature drops. When the first frost comes that’s it —they’re gone and they might bring the rest of the plant with them. Don’t keep watering: The nights have cooled off and the days are shorter — your plants need less water. Don’t be a raking machine: There is no reason to get rid of all of the leaves in your garden beds. Leaf organic matter will break down into humus and that is good for your soil, it will insulate roots over the winter. Don’t forget to prune: Particularly herbaceous perennials like coneflowers, asters, and grasses — have to be cut back every year. You can do it after the first frost, wait until the thaw, or cut back a little at a time — just don’t forget to do it.
accolades Supper on Sunday in the South is a time honored tradition Sunday Supper What: A coming together across the table with friends and family to break bread and assist our friends, family, and farmers in Eastern N.C. affected by Hurricane Matthew. Where: At a grand table with seats for 1,000 down Fayetteville Street between Morgan and Martin Streets, at participating Wake County restaurants who have committed to share 10% of their proceeds during the same time period to the relief fund, or wherever you are simply by texting SUNDAYSUPPER to 40403. How: Tickets are $20 and went on sale Thursday, November 3 at 3:30 p.m. for this one of a kind community fundraiser. Details on donating, attending, or volunteering to serve at the event can be found online at: sundaysuppernc.org or by texting SUNDAYSUPPER to 40403.
y’ought to cook it. fry it. stuff it. eat it. By Laura Ashley Lamm North State Journal COOKING in the Carolinas usually embodies one of those four principles. It’s a rite of passage to have family recipes, secret ingredients and old traditions involved in cookin’ up a somethin.’ So it goes without saying y’ought to know about fish stew. Thought to have originated with the early English settlers in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain, there is a certain ritual to fish stew. Families can often still be found cooking fish stew the original way, in a large cast-iron wash pot over a wood fire in the front yard with a stick or boat paddle used to stir. “It’s so unique. You only hear of
fish stew living in Eastern North Carolina,” said Matthew Register, chef and owner of Southern Smoke BBQ in Garland, whose serving piping hot bowls to customers weekly. The base of the pot is filled with potatoes, onions and a meaty fish. Catfish, redfish or rockfish will do wonders. Layer the ingredients in that order for the closest thing to perfection. Bring to a boil and when the potatoes become tender, the stew is ready to be served. Once the stew has been poured into a bowl, crack a raw egg over top. The egg is the signature of the dish. “Nobody knows where the egg came from,” said Register. “This was a soup popular in the 1920s
By Jennifer Wood North State Journal ON SUNDAY, November 13 you can share a meal seated among 1,000 fellow dining champions on Fayetteville Street in Raleigh to raise funds for our neighbors to the east affected by Hurricane Matthew. “The idea was initially envisioned by a couple of Eastern N.C. kids,” said Joyce Kohn, Managing Member of Kohn & Associates. “We hold our home in high regard and it was hurting after the hurricane. That pain along with the divisive time our country is in and this is a way for our community to come together across the table for a shared meal to help the people who helped raise us.” Eastern N.C. barbecue, sweet tea, and all the fixins are on the menu for the day and the tablescapes are sure to be stunning. When the organizers reached out to Mike Worthington of Worthington Farms in Greenville for 125 live oak saplings to line the length of the tables he did not have that many — so he called a friend in Oklahoma who is sending them straight away. “There are multiple stories already of people donating their time, talent, and resourc-
and 1930s in Lenoir County. In rural North Carolina on a farm, there was usually an overabundance of eggs. It’s likely a farmer put in an egg to add depth and heartiness.” One can add his or her own twist to the stew. Register adds tomatoes, extra spices, and sprinkles bacon on top. As is custom, fish stew should be paired with loaf bread and served as the main dish. It’s a hearty soup and to offer anything else would insult the ritual behind creating the soup and gathering loved ones around the cast iron pot for singing, drinking, and sitting a spell. It’s this eastern North Carolina tradition that prompted Vivian Howard, chef and owner of Chef and the Farmer in Kinston to ask chefs from across the state, including Register, to cook their own
es,” said McGavock Edwards, Strategic Communications Director at Eckel & Vaughan. After the dinner the saplings will be given to friends and farmers in the east. The proceeds from the meal will go to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund for Hurricane Matthew (a tax-deductible 501c3) to support recovery efforts in Eastern North Carolina communities and will be administered by the United Way of North Carolina. Kohn Associates, Eckel & Vaughan, and Willa and John Kane are organizing the event with the support of over 200 volunteers from across Wake County, the City of Raleigh, the Raleigh Convention & Visitors Bureau, and many more. When: Sunday, November 13 | Noon-4:00 p.m. What: A coming together across the table with friends and family to break bread and assist our friends, family, and farmers in Eastern N.C. affected by Hurricane Matthew. Where: At a grand table with seats for 1,000 down Fayetteville Street between Morgan and Martin Streets, at participating Wake County restaurants who have committed to share 10% of their proceeds during the same time period to the relief fund, or wherever you are simply by texting SUNDAYSUPPER to 40403. How: Tickets are $20 and
versions of fish stew with the proceeds going towards Hurricane Matthew recovery. No matter how you cook it or stir it, fish stew brings people together.
C2
NeCessities thrive!
history marked
Fall makeup transition
November 6, 1755
By Emory Rakestraw North State Journal
HE TRANSITION from fall to winter is about T cozier changes for both your
wardrobe and makeup. You might be staring at your existing palette wondering how to transform your look. Those cool shades of summer and fall just don’t seem relevant during sweater weather. One of my favorite aspects of winter is that glitter is everywhere. Shimmery, glitter eyeshadow was a common trend during fashion week, especially at Saint Laurent. The smokey eye will never go out of style and this adds a bit of pizzaz. For blue eyes, use gold or chestnut glitter liner to make your smokey eye pop. Hazel and brown eyes stand out with darker shades like forest green. Finish off your look with a timelessly classic red lip, perfect for Christmas parties and New Year’s. Fall is all about experimenting with a dark lip, finding which shade works for you, and embracing it come winter. For fair to beige skin tones, pair a matte, ‘plum brandy’ color with bronzer on the cheeks and subtle eyeliner. For a pop of color for olive and darker tones, try a glossy, dark purple lip. On the other end of the spectrum, fluorescent makeup was seen all over the runway. While you don’t have to go all out 80’s, embrace bright pink shades (dipping back into your summer/ spring palette) on the lower lid or baby blue eyeliner for a weekend look. Complement both with a nude or mauve lip along with subtle color on the cheeks. For those who prefer a more natural look, one trend spotted at Christian Dior was the Twiggy lash. This involves long lashes somewhat ‘clumped’ together. While not aiming for the ‘just put on mascara then sneezed’ look, you want to try and bind together a few lashes for that eye-catching statement. Luckily, there’s no need to purchase a new mascara, one tool that will help achieves this drama is clear, gel mascara (or eyebrow gel) found at your local drugstore. After using a volumizing mascara on upper and lower lashes, take the tip of the wand to join a few lashes. This is perfect for a unique, retro glam look. Brightening up your makeup canvas might just inspire you to try something new. One way to ensure you’re on the right track is to employee the wisdom of an expert. On Thursday, November 10 dana L Skincare & Cosmetics is holding their annual beauty event at Tribeca Tavern Raleigh from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Details can be found at: shopdanal.com
voices
Contributors to this section this week include: Laura Ashley Lamm Alison Miller Donna King Emory Rakestraw
tell us
Know a North Carolina story that needs telling? Drop us a line at [email protected].
Captain Hugh Waddell was named North Carolina’s commissioner in treaty negotiations with the Catawba and Cherokees. At the beginning of the French and Indian War, it was imperative that England’s colonies solidify their alliances with neighboring native tribes. North Carolina was particularly concerned with relations between the Cherokees and the Catawba.
November 11, 1949
The Memorial Belltower, a prominent landmark on the campus of North Carolina State University, was dedicated. Gov. Gregg Cherry was one of the many dignitaries in attendance. Conceived as a memorial to those alumni who died in service to the country during World War I, the Belltower is a symbol of the university and a gathering point for the campus community.
November 12, 1903
The North Carolina Literary and Historical Association appointed a committee to investigate and report on the various claims made about North Carolina’s involvement in the Civil War. The following spring the group received the committee’s report, boasting that North Carolinians indeed had been “First at Bethel, Farthest at Gettysburg, Farthest at Chickamauga, and Last at Appomattox,” as a popular saying coined by editor and state Supreme County Justice Walter Clark suggested. Information courtesy of N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
turn the page Tuesday is election day and across North Carolina many schools participate in the Kids Voting program to educate young minds on the election process. This week we reached out to our friends at Novels & Novelties in Hendersonville for a few suggestions on the subject. “Grace for President” by Kelly S. DiPucchio ages 5-9
“Vote!” by Eileen Christelow ages 6-9
“The Presidency” by Christine TaylorButler ages 7-9
“See How They Run” by Susan E. Goodman ages 8-12
just a pinch four fall garden don’ts
Fall is about getting your soil ready for that long winter’s rest. Preparing your garden for the off-season is just a matter of remembering a few don’ts. Don’t feed the plants: If you add fertilizer too late in the season it will encourage new growth that won’t have time to mature before the temperature drops. When the first frost comes that’s it —they’re gone and they might bring the rest of the plant with them. Don’t keep watering: The nights have cooled off and the days are shorter — your plants need less water. Don’t be a raking machine: There is no reason to get rid of all of the leaves in your garden beds. Leaf organic matter will break down into humus and that is good for your soil, it will insulate roots over the winter. Don’t forget to prune: Particularly herbaceous perennials like coneflowers, asters, and grasses — have to be cut back every year. You can do it after the first frost, wait until the thaw, or cut back a little at a time — just don’t forget to do it.
accolades Supper on Sunday in the South is a time honored tradition Sunday Supper What: A coming together across the table with friends and family to break bread and assist our friends, family, and farmers in Eastern N.C. affected by Hurricane Matthew. Where: At a grand table with seats for 1,000 down Fayetteville Street between Morgan and Martin Streets, at participating Wake County restaurants who have committed to share 10% of their proceeds during the same time period to the relief fund, or wherever you are simply by texting SUNDAYSUPPER to 40403. How: Tickets are $20 and went on sale Thursday, November 3 at 3:30 p.m. for this one of a kind community fundraiser. Details on donating, attending, or volunteering to serve at the event can be found online at: sundaysuppernc.org or by texting SUNDAYSUPPER to 40403.
y’ought to cook it. fry it. stuff it. eat it. By Laura Ashley Lamm North State Journal COOKING in the Carolinas usually embodies one of those four principles. It’s a rite of passage to have family recipes, secret ingredients and old traditions involved in cookin’ up a somethin.’ So it goes without saying y’ought to know about fish stew. Thought to have originated with the early English settlers in North Carolina’s Coastal Plain, there is a certain ritual to fish stew. Families can often still be found cooking fish stew the original way, in a large cast-iron wash pot over a wood fire in the front yard with a stick or boat paddle used to stir. “It’s so unique. You only hear of
fish stew living in Eastern North Carolina,” said Matthew Register, chef and owner of Southern Smoke BBQ in Garland, whose serving piping hot bowls to customers weekly. The base of the pot is filled with potatoes, onions and a meaty fish. Catfish, redfish or rockfish will do wonders. Layer the ingredients in that order for the closest thing to perfection. Bring to a boil and when the potatoes become tender, the stew is ready to be served. Once the stew has been poured into a bowl, crack a raw egg over top. The egg is the signature of the dish. “Nobody knows where the egg came from,” said Register. “This was a soup popular in the 1920s
By Jennifer Wood North State Journal ON SUNDAY, November 13 you can share a meal seated among 1,000 fellow dining champions on Fayetteville Street in Raleigh to raise funds for our neighbors to the east affected by Hurricane Matthew. “The idea was initially envisioned by a couple of Eastern N.C. kids,” said Joyce Kohn, Managing Member of Kohn & Associates. “We hold our home in high regard and it was hurting after the hurricane. That pain along with the divisive time our country is in and this is a way for our community to come together across the table for a shared meal to help the people who helped raise us.” Eastern N.C. barbecue, sweet tea, and all the fixins are on the menu for the day and the tablescapes are sure to be stunning. When the organizers reached out to Mike Worthington of Worthington Farms in Greenville for 125 live oak saplings to line the length of the tables he did not have that many — so he called a friend in Oklahoma who is sending them straight away. “There are multiple stories already of people donating their time, talent, and resourc-
and 1930s in Lenoir County. In rural North Carolina on a farm, there was usually an overabundance of eggs. It’s likely a farmer put in an egg to add depth and heartiness.” One can add his or her own twist to the stew. Register adds tomatoes, extra spices, and sprinkles bacon on top. As is custom, fish stew should be paired with loaf bread and served as the main dish. It’s a hearty soup and to offer anything else would insult the ritual behind creating the soup and gathering loved ones around the cast iron pot for singing, drinking, and sitting a spell. It’s this eastern North Carolina tradition that prompted Vivian Howard, chef and owner of Chef and the Farmer in Kinston to ask chefs from across the state, including Register, to cook their own
es,” said McGavock Edwards, Strategic Communications Director at Eckel & Vaughan. After the dinner the saplings will be given to friends and farmers in the east. The proceeds from the meal will go to the North Carolina Disaster Relief Fund for Hurricane Matthew (a tax-deductible 501c3) to support recovery efforts in Eastern North Carolina communities and will be administered by the United Way of North Carolina. Kohn Associates, Eckel & Vaughan, and Willa and John Kane are organizing the event with the support of over 200 volunteers from across Wake County, the City of Raleigh, the Raleigh Convention & Visitors Bureau, and many more. When: Sunday, November 13 | Noon-4:00 p.m. What: A coming together across the table with friends and family to break bread and assist our friends, family, and farmers in Eastern N.C. affected by Hurricane Matthew. Where: At a grand table with seats for 1,000 down Fayetteville Street between Morgan and Martin Streets, at participating Wake County restaurants who have committed to share 10% of their proceeds during the same time period to the relief fund, or wherever you are simply by texting SUNDAYSUPPER to 40403. How: Tickets are $20 and
versions of fish stew with the proceeds going towards Hurricane Matthew recovery. No matter how you cook it or stir it, fish stew brings people together.
