Women's View Magazine January 2021

VOLUME 15 | ISSUE 1 JANUARY | 2021 Inspiring, educating, empowering and celebrating women in our community MAGAZINE More inside: Ready, Set, Go! The Fayetteville Running Club Breakfast and Brunch What to cook; Where to eat Technology to Get Your Day Going Getting Up with the Chickens Starting Your Own Flock

Close Letter from the Editor VOLUME 15 ISSUE 1 I t’s a new day, Fayetteville. By the way, a new year, too. Happy 2021! That’s a PUBLISHER futuristic, Mad Max-sounding year if I ever heard one. George Orwell would be Bill Bowman, F & B Publications pumped if not shocked we made it this far. [email protected] With the dawning of a new day comes new chances and opportunities. Many of us messed up in 2020 and said things we wished we wouldn’t have. Did you get snarky MANAGING EDITOR in person or on social media? Say the wrong words, take the wrong turn, react the April Olsen wrong way? Without exemption, it happens to the best of us. While three wrongs don’t make a right, we can get closer to plumb by following [email protected] Max Lucado’s advice from his devotional Lived Loved: “You will mess up more if you let yesterday’s mistakes sabotage today’s attitude. God’s mercies are new every EDITOR morning. Receive them.” Paraphrasing the Old Testament prophet Jeremiah, I think Crissy Neville Lucado levels sound truth. [email protected] As a new year breaks, a new volume ― #15 ― of Women’s View Magazine is birthed, too. The January issue kicks off our quinceañera with a celebration of the magic GRAPHIC DESIGNER of the morning time, from breakfast and brunch recipes and places to partake, to Dylan Hooker self-help for sleep and the early-hours crunch. New features on where women in Cumberland County live and what they do for side work are can’t misses, along with [email protected] our regular helpings on information for your health, homelife and more. Top of the day to you, OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Paulette Naylor Are you interested in writing? Consider contributing an article or pitching a story idea to WVM. We want to elevate your voice. For more [email protected] 2 | J A N UA R Y 2i0nf2o1rmation, email [email protected]. Be sure to like us and leave comments on our Facebook page! MARKETING REPRESENTATIVE 2 | JANUARY 2021 Linda McAlister [email protected] DISTRIBUTION DIRECTOR/ SALES ADMINISTRATOR Laurel Handforth [email protected] JANUARY CONTRIBUTORS Keyuri Parab Dr. Jessica N. Little Amy Jeffrey Alison Hurley Jackie Demchock Kalin Williams Lisa Hughes Mindy Love Liz Lahti Karen Greene Cynthia Serrano Orozco PHOTO CREDIT Cover Photo by: Kristin Guynn Kristin Guynn Photography An Abundance of Flavor blog WOMEN'S VIEW MAGAZINE 208 ROWAN ST. FAYETTEVILLE, NC, 28301 PHONE: 910-484-6200 FAX: 910-484-9218 Women’s View Magazine is for, by and about women in Cumberland County. Published by F&B Publications in conjunction with Media Marketing Management. ©2021 by F&B Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction or use of editorial or advertisement without permission is strictly prohibited. Various vector sources credited to © Freepik and © Vecteezy. Association of Community Publishers

IInnssiiddee JJaannuuaarryy WOMAN'S SPOTLIGHT ON 14 SWEET SLEEP Most women do not get enough sleep. Read 4 TERRI THOMAS recommendations on what to do about it. Get to know the community leader at Fayetteville’s Vision Resource Center. 16 FAYETTEVILLE’S BEST BREAKFAST AND 6 OFF TO A RUNNING START LUNCH SPOTS The Fayetteville Running Club offers fun and fitness to From biscuits and sweetbreads to bacon and eggs, the women and men of Fayetteville. Fayetteville’s got your morning meal covered. Find out where to go for a bite from WVM contributor Mindy Love. 8 FIRESIDE READS Local media specialist Alison Hurley offers book 20 TECHNOLOGY TO GET YOUR recommendations to help you survive the winter freeze. DAY STARTED Smart tech devices are here to stay and can help you get 10 A WOMAN’S WORLD: out the door and on the go faster. THE NORTHSIDE Look for this new feature each month to learn about 22 GETTING UP WITH the places women live and frequent around THE CHICKENS Cumberland County. Try poultry pets for fresh eggs and a new backyard adventure. 12 RECIPES TO REV UP YOUR ENGINES 26 WHAT’S YOUR SIDE HUSTLE? Food blogger Kalin Williams creates sweet and savory Whether to expand a passion or make extra money, many dishes and drinks for your breakfast and brunch women moonlight with interesting side jobs. Read this new at-home menus. WVM periodic feature to learn about such work and workers. 2021 JANUARY | 3

WSpoomtlaignh'st Q&A with Terri S. Thomas Executive Director of the Vision Resource Center of Fayetteville By Keyuri Parab Terri S. Thomas is a sparkplug of a person and lion of a leader at the Vision Resource Center of Fayetteville. Women’s View Magazine's Keyuri Parab spotlights this inspiring woman for our January feature. Keyuri Parab: Please tell us about your professional role at inspection is due, with the fear of eviction because he or she the VRC. can't see how to clean to the standard. My plans then become Terri S. Thomas: The Vision Resource Center is a nonprofit null and void; I now have to help my VRC family. That comes that provides programs of independence and socialization first. Some of the responsibilities include supervising the staff, for adults and children that are blind or visually impaired. The handling budgets and fundraising, marketing, awareness on VRC has been in existence for over 80 years, and I have been social media and more. the executive director since 2010. In this position, I ensure that the organization provides programming that aligns with its mission. I listen to the members of the VRC to make sure we offer services that they need and want. Everything from driving the VRC vans, managing the finances, thanking our donors, bringing awareness to our community, supporting our staff and volunteers and providing a great working environment is part of what I do and manage. KP: Tell us about your educational and professional background and what brought you to this position. TST: I am homegrown from Fayetteville, a proud graduate of the E.E. Smith Senior High School class of 1988. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business Management with an African American minor at North Carolina State University in Raleigh. My love for the elderly directed my path to Oklahoma State University to obtain a Master of Science degree in Natural Sciences with a Gerontology concentration. I returned home in 2004 to take care of my elderly father and have been here ever since. KP: What does every day at work look like? KP: What jobs have you held in the past? TST: Every day is different. I come in with my whole day TST: My corporate background was in procurement as a buyer planned, and then a VRC participant needs a ride to a at various manufacturing facilities such as John Deere, Micron medical appointment. Someone may need a vital document and Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. read. Before me is a VRC family member whose apartment Keyuri Parab is the editorial assistant for Up & Coming Weekly. She loves writing, news and cooking. Keyuri graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington and moved to the Fort Bragg/Fayetteville area in 2020. Originally from Mumbai, India, she speaks four languages: English, Hindi, Marathi and French. 4 | JANUARY 2021

KP: Tell us a little about your family, pets and hobbies M.D. Matters outside of work. TST: Both my parents are deceased, and I have a sister who Queries of Women's Health lives in Washington, D.C., and a tribe of friendships that I cherish. I could not do what I do without the rejuvenation, What Is Perimenopause? laughs and real talks with all of them. I love to travel, so I’m also a travel agent. I love helping people with their finances, Symptoms commonly associated with menopause so I became a tax preparer, too. I love listening to all kinds of may actually indicate that a woman has entered music, especially neo-soul, rhythm and blues and jazz and a phase that precedes menopause. According to participating in stress-relieving exercises ― my favorite is the National Institute on Aging, spotty menstrual Pilates. Doing voice-over is also in my skill set, but my work cycles, hot flashes and other changes occur during schedule has not allowed me to do much of it. perimenopause, a phase that’s sometimes referred to as the menopausal transition. The NIA notes that KP: Could you share something about your community menopause does not actually happen until one involvement and areas of service that are important to you. year after a woman’s final menstrual period. After TST: I am a dedicated member menopause, it’s vital that women take certain steps to of John Wesley United Methodist maintain their long-term health. That’s because post- Church where I serve on the menopausal women are more vulnerable to heart finance committee and as disease and osteoporosis. A healthy diet that’s rich in lay speaker. I am a past board calcium can help women reduce their risk for each of member for the Juvenile these conditions. Crime Prevention Council and Cumberland Community Is It Safe to Donate Blood During Action Program ― now Action the Pandemic? Pathways. Additionally, I have served on the Cumberland Donating blood is a selfless act that saves lives. Blood County ABC Board for several donors may recognize the vital role they play in patient years and am a member of Cape care, but many may wonder if Fear Kiwanis and the county it’s safe to donate blood tourism board. during the pandemic. According to the KP: In being chosen as a WMV Woman’s Spotlight featured Centers for Disease female, you have been selected because you are an Control and inspiration to citizens all across the city and especially Prevention, it is other women. What is the secret to your success? safe for anyone TST: Wow, this question is quite humbling. I do what I do who is well to because I don’t know any other way to exist. Like most donate blood. women, we do the work and don’t even realize its effect on That even goes people. You don’t worry about what others are thinking or for people who are doing. You trust God and make it happen. I read the book, The social distancing Seven Choices to Ignite a Radically Inspired Life on Fire by due to COVID-19. John O’Leary, and he wrote these words that have stuck with me: “Live your life by choosing significance over success.” The CDC has recommended various safety measures to ensure the safety of donors What makes me tick? To make a difference, especially for and donation center volunteers and staff members. those in need. My parents taught me about God, staying true Such measures include spacing donor chairs at least 6 to yourself and your community, getting a good education feet apart and encouraging donors to make donation and giving it your all. That is what I simply try to do. appointments ahead of time. Appointments can ensure donors are not spending more time at the For more information about the Vision Resource Center of donation center than is absolutely necessary, reducing Fayetteville, visit https://www.visionresourcecentercc.org. the likelihood that they have contact with someone who may have COVID-19 but not know it. In addition, the Red Cross notes it has instituted additional safety protocols, such as laundering blankets used by donors after each use and requiring all donors and donation center staff to wear face coverings or masks during the donation process. 2021 JANUARY | 5

Y ou see us all over Fayetteville ― up early, running By Jackie Demchock around downtown, Morganton Road and up and down Haymount Hill. You may recognize our after Thanksgiving’s jaunt to the trailheads at Moore County’s members from local 5K races held on holidays Reservoir Park and next stop at the popular Southern Pines and Saturdays, year-round. We are joggers, Growler Company. sprinters, racers and athletes. We are the Fayetteville Running Club, and not many places exist where we can’t be seen doing FRC membership makes you a part of something bigger, too. just that. The club is a proud Road Runners Club of America affiliate, boasting several RRCA-certified running coaches. Those The FRC started back in 2008 and currently has over 200 interested in working one-on-one with a coach to complete a active members. The charitable organization welcomes 5k, half marathon, marathon or another goal can contact one people of all ages, ethnicities and activity levels to join our of these leaders to start at any time. RRCA-certified coaches many weekly meetups and events. work with runners and emphasize the use of intelligent training plans based on a scientific body of knowledge and Meetups happen seven days a week and are open to designed to help a runner achieve his or her goals while experienced runners or those who wish to start. Some of minimizing the risks of injuries. our regular training events include the weekly marathon and half-marathon preparation sessions, 5:30 a.m. runs, local Not everyone realizes that the FRC is also a registered 501c3 race support, hill workouts, speed drills, neighborhood runs, nonprofit. We use proceeds from events and fundraisers to holiday runs and monthly pub runs. support the community in various ways. Each month the club issues a member challenge called Fitness for a Cause, While membership is not required for participation in the with the primary objective to ratchet up members' and events, becoming a formal member is easy and encouraged. participants’ regular running routines while raising money Club dues are $30 per year and include a free dry-fit FRC shirt for a local charity. Once the challenge is complete and the to new members. Dues also go toward the Meetup website, fundraising goal met, club members vote on what charity race sponsorships, snacks and water for events. Membership to support with a donation. Past recipients have included perks also include discounts to several local stores and various the Autism Society of Cumberland County, The Bicycle Man member social outings. program, wear blue: run to remember, Fayetteville Urban Ministry and the Cumberland County Animal Shelter. Socials often follow the meetups, such as November’s Bright Light Brewing Company pub run held at dusk downtown, The club’s biggest fundraiser event is the annual Firecracker 4 followed by the chance to drink beer, frequent a food truck Miler. Due to the pandemic, last year’s race was held virtually. and hang out together. Sometimes out-of-town field trips Proceeds from the Firecracker support the Gold Star Teen are slated for our socials and pub runs, such as the Saturday organization. Another local race the FRC hosts in partnership with Fayetteville Tri-Area Warriors is the annual Ryan’s Reindeer Run ― a Fayetteville tradition, though not held in Jackie Demchock is a Cumberland County teacher. The avid runner is co-president of wear blue: run to remember and a Fayetteville Running Club ambassador. 6 | JANUARY 2021

The author enjoys running with FRC friends. 2020. Founded by Roberta Humphries, Ryan’s mom, the run is a celebration of the life of Ryan Patrick Kishbaugh, who lost his battle to Hodgkin’s Lymphoma in 2003, 15 months after being diagnosed his senior year of high school. Race proceeds benefit the Cumberland County Child Advocacy Center. Another cause important to FRC members is scholarship. Each year, the club presents a financial award to several Cumberland County high school graduating seniors who are track or cross-country athletes. The best part of the club is the camaraderie. No matter your ability level, you’ll always find someone you can run with. Sure, the club name sounds intimidating, but we are a friendly group of runners who not only love to be active, but also love to share our sport with others. I joined FRC back in 2016 wanting my running to be more than something done by or for myself. When I first started, I had a few 5ks under my belt. Four years later, I have run half marathons, marathons, a 50K and hopefully, my first 100-miler in May 2021. Along with my fellow members, I have also contributed to many worthy causes and participated in much community service through FRC membership. If interested, you can, too. You won’t find another group with more knowledge, love and encouragement for this challenging sport than the Fayetteville Running Club. Someone is always there to whom you can turn for training advice, a new running partner or encouragement. Running is a challenging sport, but FRC makes it fun and addictive. Want to run but not sure where to start? Start with the Fayetteville Running Club. To learn more, follow us at https://www.facebook.com/fayrunclub, sign up for events at www.meetup.com/FayRunClub/ or see and like our photos on http://instagram.com/fayrunclub. 2021 JANUARY | 7

Favorite Reads for the Fireside By Alison Hurley \"Life can be divided into three terms ― that which was, which is and which will be. Let us learn from the past to profit by the present, and from the present to live better in the future.\" ― William Wordsworth We live in a world divided by politics, religion, race and a worldwide pandemic. Many of us struggle to make sense of our world and our part in it, especially as we spend more time apart than together. On this note, the Women's View Magazine's winter booklist contains thought-provoking reads reflecting different aspects of the societal structures that unite and divide us. So, grab a hot cup of tea, curl up somewhere cozy and enjoy these fireside reads. Therese Emma Matt Haig, Anne Fowler, Donoghue, The Midnight A Good The Pull of Library Neighborhood the Stars We all have regrets. What if you'd Everyone wants to be a good Nurse Julia Powell lives in 1918 Dublin, taken that job, gone on that date, neighbor. In an idyllic oak-tree- Ireland, in the middle of the influenza taken that gap year or worked a little lined North Carolina neighborhood, pandemic. The book takes place over three harder to achieve your childhood Valerie, an African American days in a small room converted into a dream? When Nora Seed tries to take professor of ecology, is a single maternity ward for women suffering from her own life, she wakes up in a library mother raising her biracial son, the flu. Emma Donoghue, who also wrote that contains innumerable versions Xavier. Headed off to college in the the bestselling novel, Room, began writing of her life. The experiences are all fall, Xavier is a gifted musician. The this book in 2018 for the 100th anniversary based on regrets that Nora has held, story begins with Valerie facing of the flu pandemic. Little did she know leading her to this dark depression the soon-to-come empty nest but that when it was released, we would be and suicide attempt. If she can find veers as environmental and race experiencing the worldwide pandemic of a life that makes her happy and issues surface in the community COVID-19. Although the book's setting is fulfilled, she will remain in that life, when new neighbors arrive. This limited in time and place, the combination but if she does not, she will cease story feels very timely in light of of tension, suspense and intriguing to exist. current national tensions, making supporting characters drives the story this a book that will stay with you forward until its conclusion. As I have been Clear your calendar for this one. long after its conclusion. Get ready many times during the current pandemic, Once I started reading it, I could not to have your views on these topics I was struck by the great sacrifice, stop ― the story started quickly, and challenged as the text helps you compassion and dedication of health care I had to know what choices Nora examine what it means to be a professionals, both today and in the past. would make. This book will challenge good neighbor. I was also left hoping that our country will you to think about your own life, survive this pandemic and learn from it, as your regrets and how to live life in our ancestors did before us. the present. Alison Hurley has been an educator for over 18 years, serving as an information specialist, media coordinator, gifted education consultant and regular classroom teacher. She resides in Fayetteville with her husband and two teenage children. 8 | JANUARY 2021

When her changing needs are always met, it’s Harmony. Brit Bennett, 910.849.2306 · HarmonyAtHopeMills.com The Vanishing Half Look no further.r9FRBoau2odys0dneH:ent9Bhtayaeke1rasovwDyvii0hgudiianelA-fShmlrslpu4yereLgst,RShr,Gaot8.atSiAsIuIeNlsniMbr0lNoIoNUnD.rraCNcuR-metnyrtGuYGltoY1oLitoidGh2Doenm0slLeOwnllo8tLuTgIc1ow,EigsnbVOfi30,EaOvAthpgesOh1nLewKgye4eeAODmoRdIearAyNctseDunloOCRioktDrildGtgoaVEEfiKusuotVslwolDAEao!nIorEFapNwrNvMnnInaOyNeetGiT.nhdnhtRTfrwhUeehgsablUtwewimfivRoioTSuzotkReihpaOHInyytriFaNbOWhnyroiAUntEOGedsofuS,ughGUDIodor,usSwIU,R’D,sevONLSmtrVmPhYeiielmEnOGlNEaoyealKlbRrLaoDeNWgoLoosobEmerOvFNOsaEEnkevTeuuheaEOtsiknOeiUnTyPhaorewnRDMiKoltu!dRwEdEWhtogcaEAIfCnoArsOisioCuNNyAanksLi,sRafteLkLtU.r-iDrGTohnsDuAlnIiuE,eMblEnoNSrVeIgrhFATIn5kuOtgmeDr’,EuGOhrm5,olsItfBoeNaNsOoIG5eeLRwmrftoTacrLcwtTAurNEy!hbSikaarOulaEUntDeohIeeieAhnSncNsnnuReYsageDmatdiBHgGrOnuoytsnenRhiLLogIytUmlaoldPkooid,EfEiauoEfwDSotfiwn.Auaed!trlaloAyfLigorrsMDrfuIyayoseO,Rsnmltpt.I.oLhshuuSIgVfOMGabwviaoNeSAenIarriOuewtrKNwImmUenilvDuGsoaLNotltDRdeiIathGYsuftOeYnNliwGyehlotCIonTacwrkLygoVOAobG.gniavLaGEgOosEtiuShOsnDeedwfhnK,EnuDIU’oevNFsaLRVDmdIacmynrYeNnOyAOGslEoeCoeRlkbiAoLatdotGNgRlDuLEoOsEhferiuOvDsrotaElwTDeVeeAKaiuo!OTtrFaVznlUhrEnonMIpIanHOKaEyNolRNvWtnhorid.htINnREheedOfGiohNiATwkeeInsrlasTkeUD,i-iDGUwmOTivhgzniUthnSepaVOHRhigNFIakWgRr’,iEOOWmEedsiEFfOnNoILrRUsOrD,grOUtTAu,!hSSh,ROUnDNSIeaNnRWYsEgiGOnu It’s what I do. Jessica Krug. Rachael Dolezal. Satchuel Cole. GET TO A BETTER STATE™. If you recognize any of these names, you will CALL ME TODAY. know that these are women who lied about their race, which was later discovered. Why State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, would one do something like that? Why not? State Farm Indemnity Company, State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, That is the premise of The Vanishing Half. If you could live outside your race, would you State Farm General Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL do it? 1101201 Light-skinned black twins Desiree and Stella Vignes grow up in the small, southern 2021 JANUARY | 9 black town of Mallard, Louisiana. Desiree always wanted to leave Mallard, and Stella wanted to stay. At the age of 16, they decide to run away, and from there, their lives take very different paths, including their racial identity. This story takes place over several generations and places ― from Louisiana to California to New York ― from the 1950s before civil rights to the 1990s, still racially divided in many ways. Told from multiple points of view and following both Stella and Desiree and their daughters' lives, this tale is a slow burn. As a reader, you become deeply invested in these characters' lives as the past and the present come together. HBO just acquired this story's rights for a miniseries, and I can't wait to see how it turns out (Think \"Big Little Lies\" meets \"Little Fires Everywhere\").

A Woman's World The Fayetteville \"Northside\" F ayetteville and By Amy Jeffrey Cumberland County are unique places to live ― and time again. Mature collectively a melting pot neighborhoods like Kinwood, College Lakes, of diverse people and Fairfield Farms and the equestrian community places, history and heritage. Here you of Greystone Farms nestle up alongside can find people of every culture and new single-family home subdivisions, ethnicity; landscapes, both urban and apartments, townhomes and rural; and businesses and services contemporary collegiate housing for of all kinds. Just like a good recipe in mainstay Methodist University. Intermixed with these which varied flavors are combined to housing choices are family farms, rural homesteads and much pretty-as-a- make a delicious meal, Fayetteville picture countryside. mixes these variations well, earning a Dotting the roadways are booming businesses like Walmart, Lowe’s, two-time award-winning recognition Planet Fitness, Aldi, CVS, Food Lion, beautiful bouquet from Ann's Flower's the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Plant Shop or a great bottle of wine from as an All-America City by the National and Northside Tire & Auto. Service the Grapes & Hops Wine Shoppe. providers such as Cape Fear Valley Other Northside institutions include Civic League. North Pavilion and Cancer Center, Loving Stitches Quilt Shop, Pine Forest Northside Primary & Urgent Care, School district schools, Northwood This year, Women's View Magazine Northside Pediatrics , North Regional Temple Church and Academy and spotlights the various sides of the city Library and Sam Bright Dentistry Countryside Gymnastics. and toot the horns of Cumberland's succeed here, too. Hungry? Find County's towns as we look at what great food on the Northside from Perhaps the best way to find out local women like most about where Shoguns, Mi Casita, Waffle House, what a place has to offer is to talk to they live. Nona Sushi, Chick-fil-A, Scrub Oaks the women who live there. So, while Contemporary Grill, Pierro's Italian doing that, it became clear that the \"North strong\" is how many area Bistro ― Ramsey Street location, Northside is a close-knit community residents describe the neighborhoods, Peaden's Seafood Restaurant, that loves, supports and helps each businesses and activity nodes of the Applebee's Bar + Grill, Sue's Subs or other. Residents here believe it takes North Fayetteville/Ramsey Street Rainbow Restaurant, to name just a village of individuals committed corridor. This expanding highway a few. Don't forget dessert from to personal and public pride in serves as an essential gateway Duck Donuts, coffee from Starbucks, themselves and that around them to into downtown Fayetteville and a ice cream from Baskin Robbins, a achieve community success. connection to outlying areas such as Spring Lake, Fort Bragg, Linden Women of all ages and cultures are and Eastover, but turns and veers a big part of this pride mindset. For off the thoroughfare to reveal the years, North Fayetteville women interconnectedness of people and have been involved in many loyalty for this landscape. exciting business and educational opportunities that have come to In this transient city, the Northside is fruition. Once living in a remote and an area where people plant roots and families either stay or return to, time Amy Jeffrey serves as the administrative assistant and data manager of Falcon Christian Academy, a position she has held the last five years. Previously, she worked as the data manager for Gray's Creek High School in the Cumberland County School system. 10 | J A N UA RY 2 0 2 1

rural area mostly outside the city limits proof in the pudding can be park to open in the Sandhills region. of Fayetteville, Northside residents found by looking to Northside While the main park campus is in today have many work and livability resident Alicia Kuch, an Spring Lake, multiuse trails for hiking, options, whether in where to reside exemplary Northsider mountain biking and horseback riding or where to recreate, all on their side referred to by those who are accessible at the park's Sandhills of town. Such progress includes know her as a \"smart, kind access off Ramsey Street on McCloskey women instrumental in these and vivacious woman who Road in North Fayetteville. Immerse developments either as leaders, prefers to work and remain yourself in the longleaf pine ecosystem participants or volunteers. One behind the scenes of her here for a little \"forest bathing.\" Northside local woman said, \"I have community.\" A Methodist witnessed a cotton field turned into a University employee, Kuch The beautiful Cape Fear River Trail, university and woods turned into what volunteers at the Pine Forest a one-way 5.3-mile trail that runs is now the beautiful Jordan Soccer High School and teaches adjacent to the Cape Fear River, also Complex where it has been a pleasure Bible study sessions in her has legs in North Fayetteville as one to watch families from all over play and neighborhood and at Cedar of its two trailheads sits at the Jordan compete.\" Falls Baptist Church on Soccer Complex off Ramsey Street. Ramsey Street. Kimberly Part of the East Coast Greenway, the Women still keep that Northside Frazee, an educator and CFRT features a 10-foot wide paved professional pride moving and current resident who tutors path for walkers, joggers and bicyclists growing. City councilwoman for and volunteers in the area, and highlights the beautiful blend Fayetteville District 1 and Mayor Pro describes North Fayetteville of trees, plants and wildlife present Tem Kathy Jensen, an area native who as a \"diamond in the rough\" in the Sandhills. Additional wooden resides in the Northside King's Grant ― one transformed into a bridges, including one covered bridge, Golf & Country Club and owns and unique gem of commerce, take visitors over one thousand feet operates the nearby prom and formal cuisine and culture. Whether of boardwalk through the marsh and wear business, An Affair to Remember, working, shopping, eating or wetlands along the trail. is giving back to the community enjoying the outdoors, you that helped shape her as one of the can bet there are friendly places The folks along the Northside corridor Northside's and Cumberland County's here where everyone knows your face love to live, play and work together, female leaders of today. Jensen can't or name. making a flavorful place to call home. say enough good things about the Northside of Fayetteville, and others Natural beauty is here, too, enjoyed ― such as Xan Hunter and Kelly by women, men and children alike. McLaurin of Mop Heads hair salon Carver's Falls is a 150-foot wide, two- and Anne Ullman of Last Call Sports story-tall waterfall at the intersection Bar ― echo these accolades for their of McPherson Creek and Carver's \"north strong\" community. More Creek. A long time Girl Scout Camp, the site now holds a seven-story-high zip line business called ZipQuest Waterfall & Treetop Adventure. Constructed in 2009 and named one of USA Today's 10 best zip lines, ZipQuest's incredible offerings of eight different zip-lines, a treetop adventure park, meeting facilities and play areas all await your visit. Another nature blockbuster is Carver's Creek State Park ― the first North Carolina state 2 0 2 1 J A N UA RY | 11

Let’s Do Breakfast. Or Brunch! Recipes to Rev Up Your Day By Kalin Williams Baby, it’s cold outside, so let’s start the day with RASPBERRY WHITE orange bitters and stir a hot beverage that takes a right turn past your WINE SPRITZER thoroughly. Garnish with a regular cup of joe. sprig of rosemary, if desired. Serves: 1 MINTY-WHITE HOT and stir until melted. Remove Ingredients CHOCOLATE from heat. Pour into individual glasses ¼ cup raspberries Serves: 2 for serving and top with 4 oz. red wine whipped cream or mint 6 oz. seltzer or soda Ingredients chocolate pieces. 2-3 splashes of orange bitters 1 cup heavy cream Find whipped cream recipes 1-2 sprigs of 3 cups milk at my blog at rosemary ― optional 2 teaspoons mint extract or 1/3 www.AbundanceofFlavor.com. cup fresh mint leaves Directions 12 oz. white chocolate melts Whipped cream, chopped In a glass, muddle mint chocolate ― optional raspberries with the back Irish cream liqueur ― optional of a spoon. Fill halfway with ice. Directions Add red wine, seltzer, and In a cooking pot, heat heavy You’ll also need warm food to fuel your engine cream, milk and mint extract for the cold, wintery weather ahead. These over medium heat for 3-5 recipes deliver comfort for your morning with a minutes. Stir frequently. contemporary twist. Add white chocolate melts CINNAMON APPLE Directions ITALIAN FRITTATA 2 tablespoons fresh COCKTAIL OR parsley, chopped MOCKTAIL In a glass, mix apple Serves: 4 cider, cinnamon whiskey, Directions for the Serves: 1 seltzer and lemon juice. Ingredients for the Italian Frittata Garnish with cinnamon Italian Frittata Ingredients sticks, star anise, orange Preheat oven to 350 slices or cubed apples, as 2 tablespoons olive oil, or degrees Fahrenheit. In 6 oz apple cider desired. Enjoy over ice for a as needed a large nonstick skillet, 3 oz cinnamon whiskey ― if refreshing beverage. ¼ onion, sliced thin heat half the olive oil making a cocktail 4-5 mushrooms, sliced over medium heat. Sauté 4 oz seltzer Note: This cocktail can ½ green bell pepper, onions, mushrooms and 1 tbsp lemon juice be enjoyed warm for a sliced thin bell peppers until cooked Cinnamon sticks, star anise, comforting drink on chilly ½ red bell pepper, through, about 10 minutes. orange slices or cubed days –– warm the apple sliced thin Season lightly with salt and apples ― optional cider on the stovetop Salt and pepper pepper. Reduce the heat to before mixing. 8 eggs medium low. ¼ cup fresh parmesan Note: Swap out the cinnamon whiskey for additional apple cider for an alcohol-free mocktail. Through her food blog, Abundance of Flavor, Kalin Williams loves encouraging others in the kitchen to step out of their comfort zone and try something new. A Fayetteville native, she now lives in Chapel Hill where she loves trying new local restaurants and exploring different cuisines. Connect with her and find recipes and cooking tips at AbundanceofFlavor.com. 12 | J A N UA RY 2 0 2 1

Separate the egg whites prosciutto for an extra Preheat oven to 400 degrees and yolks into two bowls. Italian flare. Fahrenheit. Toss cubed Whisk separately and then bread in olive oil. Bake for combine in one bowl. Mix in Ingredients for the roughly 15 minutes until cheese and parsley. Tomato-Basil Topping bread is crunchy, flipping halfway through. Set aside. Pour the egg mixture into ½ cup grape tomatoes, the nonstick skillet over quartered Over medium-high heat, the sauteed vegetables. 2 cloves garlic, minced pan-fry ham steak until Cook about 10-15 minutes 2 tablespoons fresh basil, golden brown on both sides, over medium-low heat, coarsely chopped about 10 minutes per side. frequently stirring, until the Season with salt and pepper eggs just begin to firm up. Directions for the HAM and EGGS to taste. Remove from pan. Transfer to the oven for 10 Tomato-Basil Topping SCRAMBLE Wipe excess grease from minutes until the eggs are WITH SWEET POTATO pan if necessary, and then completely set. In a small pan, heat 1 tbsp HOME FRIES and return sweet peppers to pan. olive oil over medium-low CINNAMON DIP Sauté over medium heat for Spoon the tomato-basil heat. Add tomatoes and about 6-8 minutes. topping onto the frittata. garlic and allow to simmer Serves: 4 Whisk eggs thoroughly in a Serve with your favorite lightly while preparing the medium bowl. Pour into the breakfast potatoes and frittata. Reduce heat, and Ingredients for the pan with the sauteed sweet mix in fresh basil for the Ham & Eggs Scramble peppers and reduce the FARMHOUSE OMELET last 5 minutes of cooking heat to medium low. Slowly and sprinkle with 1 ham steak cook until the eggs are softly Servings: 2 Parmesan cheese. Salt and pepper scrambled or to your liking. 3-4 slices of day-old Garnish with green onions, if Ingredients Whisk 3 eggs thoroughly bread, cubed desired. in a bowl. 2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ onion, sliced thin Melt butter over medium- as needed Directions for 1 tsp sugar low heat. Pour in the eggs 2-3 sweet peppers, the Sweet Potato 6 oz. breakfast sausage and cook until the edges diced small home Fries and ¼ cup fresh begin to set. Do not stir. ¼ onion, chopped Cinnamon Dip: rosemary, diced Once the eggs are almost 8 eggs ⅓ cup of Swiss cheese entirely set in the middle ¼ cup green onions, Heat olive oil in a cast-iron 1 tbsp butter (no more than 6-8 minutes chopped for skillet over medium-high 6 eggs (3 per omelet) usually), place caramelized garnish ― optional heat. Brown the cubed Diced tomatoes ― optional onions, rosemary sausage, sweet potatoes on both Parsley ― optional and swiss cheese in the Ingredients for sides in oil, about 4-5 middle third. Carefully fold the Sweet Potato minutes per side. Directions left and right sides over the Home Fries Lay the sweet potatoes middle third, gently flip the on an oiled baking sheet Heat a pan over medium- omelet, cook for 1 minute, 2 medium sweet and sprinkle with Salt low heat. Add the onions and then transfer to a plate. potatoes, cubed and pepper. Bake for 8-10 to the pan and toss in the Repeat for each omelet. 2 tablespoons olive oil, minutes until cooked sugar. Cook until sweet and Garnish with diced or as needed throughout. caramelized, about 25-30 tomatoes, parsley and Salt and pepper to taste While the potatoes are minutes. Set aside. additional cheese if baking, whisk together In a separate pan over desired. Serve with Ingredients for the all ingredients for the medium heat, crumble breakfast potatoes. Cinnamon Dip cinnamon dip except for the breakfast sausage and milk. After fully combined, cook until no pink remains. Notes: Caramelized 3 tablespoons butter mix in the milk. Serve Reduce heat and stir onions can be prepared 2 oz. cream cheese immediately or refrigerate. rosemary in with the ahead of time and stored 2 tablespoons brown sugar cooked sausage for 2 in the refrigerator for 2 tablespoons Notes: Sweet peppers minutes. Set aside. roughly four days. This powdered sugar can be substituted for recipe can be easily doubled 1 teaspoon vanilla bell peppers or other mild for more omelets. 1 tablespoon cinnamon peppers. Hot peppers can be 2 tablespoons milk used for an extra kick. Directions for the Ham 2 0 2 1 J A N UA RY | 13 & Eggs Scramble

R ise and shine: We colloquially with quality of sleep, initiating and Neonatal Nursing in 2017. In fact, recognize the importance or maintaining sleep, breathing sleep disturbance is considered a core of a sufficient quantity and during sleep and excessive daytime symptom of menopause according to quality of sleep to achieve sleepiness. These sleep-quality the 2005 National Institutes of Health the most out of our waking hours. disorders are especially prevalent in State-of-the-Science Conference Yet for many people, a good night’s women. Women are more likely to Statement. Additionally, demands sleep is easier said than done. And report not feeling refreshed after a on women in care-taking of others, this is particularly true for women, night’s sleep, to having trouble falling including children and older relatives, who are more likely to report sleep- asleep and to feel that impaired sleep can fragment sleep. related issues and more frequently impacts their quality of life, according suffer adverse consequences from to insights from the 2007 National The good news is that there are inadequate sleep, according to studies Sleep Foundation poll published many steps you can take to ensure summarized in a 2013 review in in the Journal of Women’s Health a better night’s sleep; see Resources Sleep Medicine Research. in 2009. Sleep disorders may also for more details. Prioritize sleeping at present differently in women. The least seven hours per night. Ensure We will spend from a quarter to most common sleep-related disorder, a healthy diet and regular exercise a third of our lives sleeping. What sleep apnea, occurs when breathing in order to feel tired when it’s time happens during those hours has is obstructed during sleep due to to sleep. If you do need a nap in the long been clouded in mystery; once collapse of upper-airway tissues. afternoon, keep it short –– no more thought to be a state of dormancy, than 30 minutes. Set up a sleep electroencephalographic (EEG) brain According to a study published in routine: go to sleep and wake up at recordings published in Science Sleep in 2007, symptoms of sleep the same time as much as possible, in 1953 first revealed sleep to be a apnea in men commonly include loud even on the weekends. And aim for complex, even active state. Important snoring and breathing cessations calming activities such as stretching functions of sleep include storing noted by sleep-partners, but women or reading a book before bed, rather and processing memories, removal may have only insomnia, daytime than activities with screen-time of toxins from brain cells, immune fatigue and mood disturbances, and artificial lights. If you’re still system functioning, tissue repair and leading to underdiagnosis. experiencing sleep difficulties, or any digestive health. And we now know other health concerns, follow up with the consequences of insufficient sleep Many studies suggest women may your primary care provider. You may can quickly add up, leading to higher be at increased risk for sleep-related need a sleep study or blood tests. blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, disorders because of divergent sex You’ll soon be on your way to better cardiovascular disease, injuries, hormones that modulate sleep, Zzzzs. infection, chronic pain, cognitive according to a review published in difficulties, dementia and depression; Chest in 2018. Sex differences in sleep Resources for a review, see Nature and Science of begin around the onset of puberty Sleep, 2017. in adolescence, and research shows Free sleep sounds, sleep meditations, that the quality of sleep varies along and yoga sequences: https://medical. The National Institutes of Health with menstrual cycles in women. mit.edu/community/sleep/resources recommend 7-9 hours of sleep per Furthermore, women undergoing night for adults. At least a third of pregnancy and menopause are Sounds for sleep: Soothing Relaxation us aren’t reaching that minimum, especially at risk for sleep-related Youtube Channel according to the Centers for Disease disorders due to rapid changes in Control and Prevention. It’s not just hormone levels; see studies published Tools for helping children sleep: https:// about the quantity, however. Sleep in Sleep Medicine in 2014 and the www.sleepfoundation.org/children- disorders also include problems Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and-sleep/sleep-strategies-kids Jessica N. Little, Ph.D., completed her doctoral work in nervous system development and is currently finishing her medical degree at the University of Virginia, with plans to become a neurologist. A Cumberland County native, she resides in Charlottesville, Virginia, with her husband Spencer and cat Lexie. 14 | J A N UA RY 2 0 2 1

Do You Hoot with the Owls or Crow with the Chickens? By Lisa Hughes \"Early to bed and early to focused and alert long into the night owls can remain mentally alert for rise makes a man healthy, and are generally more productive. more hours after waking than wealthy and wise,\" or does it? Early risers and night owls both have early birds. strengths and weaknesses, and one is For years we have been told that early not necessarily better than the other. • Another study from the University risers are more productive and achieve Pros and cons exist for each type. of Alberta found that while early more than their counterparts, the • Early birds have the opportunity to birds' physical strength remained night owls, but is that true, and can the same throughout the day, night you change your sleeping habits? greet the day without the loud noise owls showed a burst of energy in the of the environment, crying babies, evening. Unfortunately, most normal Knowing whether you are a morning television sets or other distractions career options are set up for the person or a night owl can help you that keep work at bay. early bird, not the night owl, decide when it's best to get your • Early birds are usually goal-oriented and night owls often have more work done. Studies have shown and proactive and overall tend to be depression and obesity issues. that although early risers are more healthier than night owls. productive in the morning, the night Studies have proven that your owls can work much later into the • As an early bird, though, your need chronotype ― the scientific term evening. Surprisingly, the study by for sleep begins to overtake you as for your sleeping preference ― is Mareike Wieth and Rose Zacks in the day wears on, and you lose your partly genetic. The good news is 2011, “Time of day effects on problem ability to perform effectively. that even though sleep desires may solving: When the non-optimal is be hardwired, you can change your optimal” states that both night owls • Night owls are believed to be sleeping habits if you feel it would and early birds tend to have a burst of highly intelligent, creative, focused benefit your lifestyle. creativity in their “off-hours.\" and more productive than the early birds. If you decide to become an early bird, Early birds are usually most productive take it slowly. Allow yourself to go to before lunchtime. They are known as • According to a 2009 study by the bed earlier and gradually set your go-getters with a positive attitude, University of Liege in Belgium, night alarm clock to wake up 15-20 minutes are likely to be overachievers and less earlier first before going gung-ho. likely to be easily distracted. Early Whether you are an early bird or a birds are set up for success since most night owl, the most important thing jobs operate on a 9 to 5 schedule. to remember is to make sure to get Unfortunately, they do have difficulty enough sleep. staying awake for those fun, late-night events and tend to go home early. So, which is better, the early bird or the night owl, and where do you stand? But what about those night owls? Whether you rise with the sun or set Are they lazy? Do they get less work with it, learn to make the most of done because they sleep in? Not your time. necessarily, as studies have shown. Night owls may have more mental stamina and be more creative than the early risers. They are believed to be more intelligent and creative than the early birds. Night owls tend to be more Lisa Hughes is a North Carolina native. A wife and mother, she is also a proud educator with more than 30 years of experience. 2 0 2 1 J A N UA RY | 15

SStuanrnty-YsoiduerUDpa! y By Mindy Love Rise and shine, happy people! The sun is up, birds are tweeting and and crepes. Yep, crepes, as foreign-inspired foods with Southern off in the distance, flutes from Edvard in those delightfully thin twists like Southern egg rolls and filet Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite No. 1 “Morning French pancakes served with tacos tempt the tastebuds, making Mood” filter through the air on a a fruit filling. As the French say, c’est the decision difficult at best. Circa breeze. The time is here to start the delicieux ― it’s delicious! 1800 highlights all things Southern day with some down-home cookin’ while sourcing ingredients from and breakfast to rival any Southern across North Carolina for a delightful mama’s or country kitchen's. seasonal menu. The reward is a flavor explosion for the taste buds. Whether you prefer a traditional American breakfast or something less Fireside Restaurant and Catering conventional, Fayetteville has got you 2637 Bragg Boulevard, 910-339-9321, covered. And never fear, late risers. www.firesidebraggblvd.com Morning options exist for you, too. Can’t decide between breakfast and For a breakfast that won’t break the lunch? Problem solved. Think brunch bank but will fill you up, Fireside ― also known as breakfast-lunch. Restaurant and Catering is a great place to start the day. They’ve got all Ready to eat? Here’s a roundup of Circa 1800 the breakfast bases covered. Biscuits, locally favorite breakfast and brunch 108 Person Street, omelets, sandwiches, pancakes, spots to get your day started. www.thecirca1800.com platters and make-your-own omelets and breakfast specials are all options Full Course Fare The menu at Circa 1800 reads like for when it’s too hard to decide. a roadmap of the South. Classic Cedar Point Restaurant Southern lunch staples such as First Watch: The Daytime Café 997 N Bragg Blvd., Spring Lake, shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles 2711 Freedom Parkway Drive, 910-497-9127, @Cedar-Point- and fried green tomatoes share 910-325-4054, www.firstwatch.com Restaurant-115744245115067 the menu with the breakfast hits of sweet potato pie French toast and Starting in 1983 and then growing Cedar Point Restaurant serves up crab cakes Benedict with hollandaise nationally, First Watch has several American breakfast favorites all sauce and more. Simultaneously, locations across North and South day, including pancakes, waffles, Carolina. First Watch is a fresh food, eggs, omelets, biscuits and wraps. customer and community-focused The eatery also features specials, company. Start the day with a healthy including cream beef on toast or a biscuit (otherwise known as S.O.S.) 16 | J A N UA RY 2 0 2 1

The selections range from light breakfast fare featuring cinnamon toast and bagels to one- and two-egg breakfasts served with a choice of grits, home fries, sliced tomato and white or wheat toast. The restaurant also serves breakfast sandwiches, hotcakes, Belgian waffles, biscuits and omelets. Choices, choices, choices. Latitude 35 Bar & Grill 1217 Hay Street, 910-485-4777, www.latitude35fay.com Tropical is a state of mind, and Latitude 35 can carry you to that location. Serving up traditional brunch fare with an island twist, eggs, Benedicts, omelets, breakfast wraps and griddle favorites are par for the course. Each week the locale publishes a featured menu with brunch specials to delight. However, the pièce de résistance of the Latitude 35 brunch is the Bloody Mary Board ― an add-on to any Bloody Mary drink order including horseradish, celery, olives, pepperoncini, pickled okra, pepper jack cheese, bacon and shrimp. It’s practically a meal all on its own. fresh juice from the juice bar, the Tri-Fecta-eggs, waffle or pancakes, bacon or sausage, a flavorful gluten-free quinoa Power Bowl or one of the First Watch “Egg-clusives.” Wash it down with a steaming cup of Project Sunrise coffee, which supports Women in Coffee and their mission to grow a quality product while strengthening and supporting their communities in Huila, Colombia. Huske Hardware Restaurant and Brewery 405 Hay Street, www.huskehardware.com Known simply to locals as Huske, this restaurant hosts its “Boozy Brunch Sundays” from noon-3 p.m. Guests are treated to a mimosa bar, craft cocktails, wine, Champagne and craft beer to accompany all the excellent breakfast treats on the brunch menu like the Southern Morning avocado toast and the full regular menu. JK’s Deli & Family Restaurant 125 Owen Drive, 910-485-3711, www.jksdeli.com JK’s Deli has an extensive breakfast menu, customized down to the last side and add-on. Breakfast is served until noon each day, perfect for either early or late risers. 2 0 2 1 J A N UA RY | 17

Maple Street Biscuit Company Marybill’s Café & and experience in Fayetteville, the 2775 Freedom Parkway Drive, 28314, Elbow Room venue has perfected breakfast. A host www.maplestreetbiscuits.com 801 Elm Street, of regular customers agree. Whether 910-221-1170, you are an early riser and like to start Let’s face it. Biscuits are a Southern @MaryBills-Café-117908194939347 your day off with the Early Bird Special staple, and for that, we give thanks. on Facebook or an ease-into-the-day type, the Is there anything more perfect Rainbow Restaurant has something than a dense yet flaky, buttery hot A family-owned restaurant, MaryBill’s for everyone. Chicken-fried steak, biscuit? Yes. A biscuit smothered in Café is a local favorite. Tucked away in biscuit and gravy, a piping hot skillet or a housemade sausage gravy topped the Eutaw Shopping Center, the café Daddy Bill’s Pancakes or French toast with an egg cooked to creamy yoke serves up breakfast all day. Customer with eggs, bacon or ham or sausage perfection as the Eggstremely Risky reviews wax poetic about the cozy are sure to start the day with a smile. Biscuit offered at Fayetteville’s new atmosphere, excellent customer franchise of the Maple Street Biscuit service and extensive menu. Breakfast The Tap House Restaurant Company. Or perhaps the menu item is served all day, so no rushing is 411 Hay Street, 910-426-5650, of Sunshine in the Garden Bowl is just required. Numerous choices in www.taphousefay.com what the doctor ordered: a flaky biscuit every category await on the menu, coupled with a tomato-based sauce from omelets, eggs and breakfast The Tap House offers breakfast with with shallots, green peppers, feta sandwiches to Mary’s Specialties, a twist. Sure, they’ve got the favorites: cheese, fresh basil and two sunny-side- military-favorite S.O.S., pancakes eggs and grits, country-fried steak up eggs. And then there’s the BAM! and more. and eggs and chicken and waffles, to YoYo menu item not so subtlety and name a few. But they also serve other understandably calling to the rumbles Rainbow Restaurant delicious breakfast plates like corned in the tummy ― they want you to 3708 Ramsey Street, 910-822-0431, beef hash and eggs, a waffle sandwich ask why they call it the YoYo. You also www.rainbowrestaurantnc.com ― biscuits with eggs and cheese can’t go wrong with an Asiago cheese were so yesterday ― and chicken and and pecan-wood-smoked, bacon- The Rainbow Restaurant serves up donuts. Yes. Chicken and donuts. Why infused vanilla waffle topped with breakfast until noon each day. Since wasn’t this a thing sooner? fried chicken, honey butter and Bissel 1938, this family-owned business has Family Farms real maple syrup, either. been serving up the most important Appetites everywhere ― consider meal of the day with made-from- yourself forewarned. scratch meals. With 80 years of tenure 18 | J A N UA RY 2 0 2 1

The Morning Jump Coffee Company 106 South Bragg Boulevard, Spring Lake, 910-920-3932, www.themorningjump.com The Morning Jump Coffee Company’s choices of light breakfast options include Mini Bagels and Croissants served with egg, choice of bacon, sausage or Canadian bacon and choice of cheese; Lox & Capers with cream cheese, onion and tomato; the Salami and Cream Cheese bagel with Swiss cheese, spicy mustard, onions and tomatoes; and The Heavy Drop Bagel, Croissant or Toast served with two eggs; choice of bacon, sausage or Canadian bacon; and choice of cheese. These tasty sandwich options pair perfectly with the shop coffees, allowing for a perfect jump-start to the day. Cult Favorites Vicky’s Famous Biscuit International House of Pancakes, better known as & Chicken IHOP, has two locations in Fayetteville on Skibo Road and Good 128 Grove Street, 910-491-2681, Middling Drive. @VickysFamousChickenandBiscuits on Facebook Remember their slogan, “Come hungry. Leave Happy.”? The Known for, what else, fried chicken and buttery biscuits, International House of Pancakes is more than their world- people also rave about Vicky’s Famous Biscuit & Chicken’s famous buttermilk pancakes. The restaurant has everything “amazing” cinnamon rolls. They offer various breakfast under the sun: waffles, French toast, crepes, omelets and platters, including a pork chop, country fried steak and limited-time offers to make your mouth water. Don’t forget chicken filet platter. All platters are served with two the bottomless coffee to top it all off. When leaving, hunger scrambled eggs, a biscuit and a choice of grits is the furthest thing from the mind and stomach. or hashbrowns. Waffle House Eight locations across the Fayetteville area The Lighter Side open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Downtown Deli This 60-year-old Southern company is known for its customer service and good, fast food. Food is cooked to 105 Hay Street, 910-600-5020, order and, according to reviews, an excellent value. Waffle https://thedowntowndeli.business.site House prides itself on consistency across locations, and its customers value that continuity. With a variety of foods on the menu, the real focus is on breakfast. Breakfast favorites include the breakfast hash brown bowls and all-star specials. The restaurant holds the title of the world’s leading server of ― what else ― waffles. This locally owned deli serves Boar’s Head meats and has a Metro Diner variety of breakfast sandwiches with turkey, sausage, bacon 2132 Skibo Road, 910-493-3560, metrodiner.com or pastrami, bagels, pancakes and also a breakfast sampler. Jumpin’ Java Coffee Shop The Metro Diner in Fayetteville is one of the numerous 7737 Good Middling Drive #4, locations across several states serving breakfast and brunch. 910-867-4444, www.jumpinjava.coffee The menu offers American breakfast favorites and inventive breakfast plates like cinnamon roll pancakes; croissant Scones, muffins, breakfast sandwiches and burritos French toast; avocado toast; and eggs galore, featuring the accompany the specialty coffees like the Chunky Monkey San Francisco Benedict, egg platters and omelets. and the Iron Mike. Also on the menu are hot or iced lattes, coffees, cappuccinos or blended frappuccinos. Jumpin’ Java Choice breakfast and brunch offerings await you, is veteran owned and operated. Fayetteville. Bon appétit! 2 0 2 1 J A N UA RY | 19

TechGadgetstoGetYouGoing by Cynthia Serrano \"Good morning, Google\" is how I usually my child's bedroom or play areas at any through the speaker of the device. start my bright and early mornings as time. The room temperature checker is my smart device mentions reminders a popular built-in sensor that reads the Smart appliances in the kitchen and and weather for the day while I wash my temperature inside your child or baby's other parts of the home can ease the face. Perhaps getting ready and being room, or anywhere else. Motion sensors workload and get us out the door faster. reminded of the long to-do list may not and indicators notify users when a baby These include tech-connected washer be your cup of tea, but as a wife, mother or child has awoken from a nap by and dryers, thermostats, lights and and student, I appreciate the help. detecting area movement. This feature even vacuum cleaners. Unlike more can offer parents some peace of mind, traditional models, smart vacuums are Our home's voice assistants are Google such as when the baby is home with a robotic and mostly autonomous, using Home Mini ― powered by the Google nanny or babysitter. The iBaby camera Wi-Fi to navigate around homes without Assistant ― and the Amazon Alexa, but offers all the aforementioned features the need for assistance. yours may be another brand. According but additional plays music and allows to a study by Adobe Analytics, the two-way communication. On the Go bestselling assistants on the market are Did you know that keeping track of your Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple For the Bath steps is trending? What can be a fun Siri, Microsoft Cortana and Samsung Our Google Home Mini stays in the competition among friends and family Bixby. The technology is designed to bathroom. This site may not be where members, step counting is an interactive add ease and a better flow to our daily you would keep a smart device, but way to stay active throughout the day. routines. Here are some ways I use the location works wonders, allowing Smart devices with this feature include technology to my advantage at home. me to multitask as I get ready for the the Garmin, Apple Watch, Fitbit, the day ahead. The voice assistant reminds Fossil and many others. My husband and For the Bedroom me to refill my water bottle, take my I use Apple Watches which keep track Our 11-month-old daughter sleeps vitamins and keep daily appointments, of not only steps but many other things soundly in her crib every day. To ensure along with a host of other things. such as heart rate, sleep quantity and security, my husband and I installed a Controlled through the Google Home patterns and daily exercise amounts. baby camera ― the iBaby M2C Smart app, the mini is reprogrammable at any Keeping track of your health, calorie Baby Monitor― in her room. Other time. Connectivity to all other smart intake and exercise with a smartwatch monitors on the market are from Owlet, devices such as Merkury Innovations can help you have a healthier and Motorola and Nanit Plus. The interactive lightbulbs, a Nest Hello security device or more active lifestyle and gain a better technology of the smart baby monitor Ring Alarm doorbell camera is a bonus understanding of body functions. uses a surveillance camera, often called feature available through the app. a baby cam. The devices' cost varies depending on In the Kitchen the model and functions, such as GPS The advanced baby camera works Most of us start the day thinking about capability and cellular connectivity. The over Wi-Fi to allow me to watch my a delicious cup of coffee ― the perfect beauty of having a smart device is that baby through a smartphone, tablet or early morning jump-start. While the you can transfer any data from another other compatible device, using an app coffee machine brews, my hunger kicks device to your watch or vice versa. like Hubble that delivers alerts to my in prompting the Alexa query, “What is device. Smart devices feature advanced the best Food Network omelet recipe?” If your curiosity in smart home characteristics such as interconnectivity, Its response: Alton Brown's delicious technology has piqued, do more temperature checks, motion and sound recipe. Another device we use in the research before you buy. Many pros exist sensors, zoom capability, night lights kitchen to look for a recipe or gain for owning such devices ― offering help and even built-in lullabies. dietary information is the Amazon Echo and resources to help you get out the First Generation, which has the bonus door and on the way to another busy Interconnectivity gives users like me the of a Bluetooth connection. This perk day. Cons count too, though, including ability to connect more than one camera allows you to play anything from music privacy loss and connection drain or monitor to have a 360-degree view of to podcasts from any app and hear it or overload. Read up before purchasing. Cynthia Serrano is a full-time mom, army-wife and student at Fayetteville Technical Community College. Enrolled in the systems security and analysis program, she serves as the cybersecurity club president and is a past-particpant in the National Cyber League Games. 20 | J A N UA RY 2 0 2 1

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By Liz Lahti Raising laying hens is a great Brooding Chicks are fully feathered and can be outside. experience for the whole family Depending on the breed that point and can help teach children If you choose to brood chicks, will be 6-8 weeks. The nighttime responsibility and animal welfare. you’ll want to keep in mind a few temperatures should be around 70 Read on to learn more about things. Before you bring your chicks degrees before the chicks can live in raising chickens. home, you will need to get proper their coop. equipment. Brooding means you Choosing the Right Breed provide a safe, dry and warm place You also need to provide fresh, for the chicks to grow. Before they are clean, water and food. Any brand of Laying hens come in all shapes, sizes fully feathered, they cannot regulate chick starter is a good food source. and colors. Many breeds exist from their body temperature, so you need The medicated chick starter is which to choose ― from hens that lay to provide a heat source, usually a recommended to keep coccidiosis white eggs and cream-colored tones heat lamp until they grow all of their at bay ― a protozoal disease that to shades of blue, green, pink and light feathers and can independently can cause diarrhea, dehydration or dark brown. Many choose chickens regulate their body temperature. You and possible death. Most people use based on egg color or egg-laying will need a container with high sides, pine shavings as bedding material. capacity, but another important factor a heat lamp, feed, water, a feeder, a The main goal is to provide a nonslip is personality, especially if wanting waterer and bedding material. surface to prevent any leg issues poultry pets. Decide what you want and to use absorbent and easy to and like, and do your research before When setting up the brooder, you will handle material. Cedar shavings purchasing any. want to put the heat source at one end should be avoided as they can and the feed and water at the other. cause respiratory problems and skin Two of the most common places to This setup allows the chicks to get irritation. Remember, you do not need purchase chicks are online hatcheries away from the heat lamp if they get a rooster for hens to lay eggs; they do and local feed stores, usually available too hot. You also want to make sure it naturally. The only reason a rooster from both sites starting in early spring. you have enough space in the brooder is necessary is to fertilize eggs if you If you choose to raise chicks, you will for the number of chicks you plan want to hatch your own chicks. have to brood or incubate them at to raise. first. Some people choose to purchase Feeding Time pullets, which are hens past the In the chicks’ first week of life, they brooding stage and almost ready to need to be kept at 95 degrees. As your chicks grow older and closer start laying eggs. Every week after that, decrease the to laying eggs, around 18 to 20 weeks temperature by 5 degrees until they of age, you will want to switch their Liz Lahti is a graduate of Clemson University and North Carolina State University. She has worked as an extension area livestock agent with the North Carolina Cooperative Extension in Cumberland and Hoke counties for over six years. The animal lover has two horses, two goats, 19 chickens, four dogs and two cats. 22 | J A N UA RY 2 0 2 1

feed to a layer ration. Chicks can eat nest box per four to five hens is a good where chicken owners frequent, you the chick starter feed until this time. rule of thumb, each at least 10 inches could bring something back to your When changing feed, do it slowly to by 10 inches. Nest boxes should be chickens on your clothing that could avoid any issues and allow their bodies raised 12-18 inches off the ground and make them sick. Having apparel and to get used to the new feed. Start with have a 6-inch board in front to hold in footwear for chicken-care duties can ¾ of the old feed mixed with ¼ of the the bedding material. help keep these issues at bay. new feed for two to three days, then ½ and ½ for two to three days, ¼ of the Easy access to the nest boxes for When guests come to your house or old feed with ¾ of the new feed for egg collection and cleaning is also coop, have visitors that own chickens another two to three days and then all essential. Build perches or roosts ― wash their shoes before and after new feed. places where chickens sleep at night leaving your chickens or ask them to by clutching with their feet ― on the wear shoes and clothes that they have Chickens are omnivores and can inside of the coop. Allow 1-2 linear feet not worn around their own flock. Don’t eat a variety of different foods. Just of roost space per bird and 2½-3½ have “play dates” with your friend’s remember, food bad for us is also bad square feet of space per bird overall. chickens as this passes diseases. for them. You should not feed chickens The inside coop area should be well Keep your waterers and feeders clean any chocolate, coffee grounds, raw ventilated and allow air movement. and free of bacteria and protected white potatoes or food cooked in fats. from wild birds. If you introduce new Avoid foods with intense flavors like In addition to this indoor coop space, chickens to your flock, keep them onions and garlic as they can change chickens need protected outdoor isolated from your existing flock for at the taste of the eggs the hens lay. quarters. The outside area should least two to four weeks to determine Chickens love fruit and vegetable provide 4-5 square feet of space per if the new chickens are healthy and scraps. They can also eat leftover plain bird and shelter for the chickens’ show no illness signs. Have a pair of cooked pasta and rice. Grit and oyster food and water. Creating a secure shoes that you only wear around your shells are good additives for helping environment is key for delivering chickens and not around town. Make the flock to grind food and to produce predator protection. Consider both sure to wash your hands after handling strong shells in the eggs laid. aerial and ground predators. the chickens and eggs. Chicken Coops Biosecurity Raising chickens is an enriching activity for whole family involvement. When thinking about your chicken Biosecurity is something to keep For questions, please contact the coop, you need to make it big enough in mind when raising chicks. Cumberland and Hoke County for the number of chickens you want Microorganisms at your house may Cooperative Extension offices at to house. A chicken coop needs four not be at someone else’s, meaning if 910-321-6860 or 910-875-3461, main things: nest boxes, roosts, shelter you go to a friend’s house who also respectively or email and protection from predators. One has chickens or to the feed store [email protected]. 2 0 2 1 J A N UA RY | 23

A Staff Report C omfort takes center stage each winter. As people of Energy notes that, for every 10 degrees Fahrenheit look to stay warm, many may be quick to turn up reduction in temperature on their water heaters, home- the thermostat so that their entire home is toasty owners can save between 3-5% on their water heating costs. warm. But much like cranking up air conditioners during the dog days of summer, turning up the thermostat Close the flue on your fireplace. Fireplaces can keep a each time the winter winds begin blowing can prove costly home’s inhabitants warm in winter, but only when they’re for homeowners. in use. When they’re not being used, fireplaces can allow heat to escape a home. When the fireplace is not being According to estimates from the National Energy used, close the flue to prevent heat from escaping the Assistance Directors’ Association, homeowners spent house. Keeping all windows and doors closed throughout an average of $911 on home heating costs in the winter the day is another way to avoid unnecessary heat loss. of 2019-20. The winter of 2020-21 could prove even more expensive, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to force Have your HVAC system serviced before winter begins. much of the world to practice social distancing. That means Inefficient HVAC systems cost homeowners considerable many professionals are still working from home full-time, amounts of money each year. Annual maintenance while even those who aren’t are no doubt spending more performed by a certified HVAC professional can ensure of their free time at home. All those hours spent at the filters are clean and operating at peak efficiency, saving home increase reliance on heaters this winter, which means homeowners the costly trouble of having to turn up the heating bills are likely to go up as the temperatures thermostat to overcome dirty systems. go down. The Fayetteville Public Works Commission is your local Finding ways to save on heating costs will undoubtedly hometown source of information for all-things energy prove a priority for many homeowners this winter, and the related. For specifics on how to weatherize and insulate following are some ways to do just that. your house and a complete list of winter energy savers tips, go to the organization's resourceful website, Add insulation. Extra insulation throughout the house https://www.faypwc.com/energy-conservation-tips/. can dramatically reduce home heating (and cooling) costs. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, adding For in-home help, the utility offers their customers a insulation in attics, crawl spaces and basement rim joists personalized home efficiency audit from a trained PWC can help homeowners save 15% on heating costs. Conservation Specialist for just $40. The comprehensive audit typically takes 1.5-4 hours. If you’re rushed for time, Lower the temperature on your water heater. Another you can schedule a less intensive complimentary walk- way to trim your energy bill this winter is to lower the through audit. Learn more at https://www.faypwc.com/ temperature on your water heater. The U.S. Department home-efficiency-audit-program/. 24 | J A N UA RY 2 0 2 1

How Helping Others Helps You A Staff Report P ersonal growth is at the heart of many New Year’s Be aware of social issues. Read your local newspaper resolutions. Few paths to positive personal growth are nobler than resolving to help others through to stay up to date on the pulse of your community and increased acts of generosity and kindness. the world. Educate yourself about current issues that are affecting people from all walks of life. Understanding the According to Psychology Today, doing good for others, needs or plights of others may boost your willingness to get no matter how big or small the deed, feels good involved with nonprofit organizations. It may also make you and provides reciprocal benefits. The link between more empathetic and compassionate toward other people. volunteering and lower rates of depression has been well documented. Neural evidence from MRI studies Volunteer at a charity. Find a charitable group with which suggests a link between being generous and signs of happiness in the brain. What better time of year than you can volunteer your time. Volunteering is a great way to January to tap into the business of doing good and support a cause you believe in and make it possible for you feeling even better because of it? January’s Martin Luther to collaborate with like-minded others, potentially helping King recognition focuses on just that. you make new friends. According to AmeriCorps, Martin Luther King Day is the Learn a new language. North America is a melting pot only federal holiday in the United States designated as a national day of service. MLK Day takes place each year that’s home to people from many different parts of the on the third Monday in January. In 2021, MLK Day will be world. Learning a new language may facilitate interactions celebrated Jan. 18. The day honors Martin Luther King, with fellow community members who might not speak Jr., an influential leader in the civil rights movement who English as a first language. embraced nonviolent activism. Help someone you know. It’s commendable to want to Despite his status as an advocate for nonviolence, Martin Luther King, Jr. was violently gunned down in assist a charity or a global cause, but what about people Memphis, Tennessee, in 1968. A campaign to declare close to you who may need a boost? Whether you’re his birthday a national holiday was started shortly after lugging boxes to help a friend move or babysitting a niece King’s assassination. However, the holiday was not or nephew so their parents can enjoy a much-needed night officially observed until 1986, and that observation was out, when you help someone, those good deeds will return not nationwide. Last year in 2000 was the first time all 50 to you in time. states celebrated the day. When making resolutions this January, consider goals that Here are several ways to improve oneself by being more involve helping others. While this assistance can benefit mindful of or helpful to others this MLK Day or any time. the ones on the receiving end of the care and attention, rewards can be reaped by those giving of themselves, too. 2 0 2 1 J A N UA RY | 25

What's Your Side Hustle? Butcher? Baker? Soap-and-candle maker! By Karen Greene T his article ushers in a new periodic The next day, to my delight, we had a solid feature for Women's View slab of soap! Magazine, highlighting the side gigs local women I was hooked! have to beef up an interest or balance out the books. Various crafting mediums have always piqued my interest, I am a dental hygienist by but this new and amazing day and a soap and candle \"chemistry\" grabbed ― and crafter by night, weekends has held ― my attention. and in most of my free Researching and studying moments. While seemingly whatever I could find on the contrasting pursuits, both subject soon enabled me to involve a love of science, start making my own soap. self-care and an appreciation Once I learned how much for quality, whether in the better vegetable oils are for outcomes we create or the the skin, the tallow soaps were products we buy. retired to stain removal in the The concept that became Greene laundry room. I began making Acre Soaps sprang to life in 1995 when combinations of these oils, taking a good friend invited me to help her make advantage of their differing qualities. lye soap from scratch. She had rendered beef The sky was the limit. fat ― the process of cooking the fat with a small amount of water until it's reduced to a melted liquid ― for her Over the years, I have continued to make all-natural recipe. The fat, along with a few other oils, were already vegetable soap. Clays, vegetable powders and the like heated in her large pot by the time I arrived, and she are used for coloring and essential oils for both their was stirring this \"potion\" as I walked into her kitchen. benefits and fragrance. By necessity, I also branched into The mixture of oils and fats with the added lye solution phthalate-free fragrances to meet the demand from and a few other processes chemically changed and folks who aren't looking for a strictly natural soap. transformed into something new. We poured the thick product into a plastic-lined box insulated with Styrofoam. A primary goal of mine is to use skin products as chemical-free as possible; I wanted the same for others. Karen Greene is a dental hygienist and horse enthusiast living on the northside of Fayetteville. She makes natural candle and soap products at her home business, Greene Acre Soaps. 26 | J A N UA RY 2 0 2 1

Before long, soap-making led to lotion-making. Carefully S o At choosing ingredients meant eliminating harmful chemicals so often found in mass-produced lotions. Over Join Us time, my list of handmade items has grown to include lip balms, lotion bars, other moisturizing products and 2021 even candles. Greene Acre soy candles come in an Gallery Events eclectic array of beautiful repurposed jars and containers obtained from thrift stores and yard sales. Refills are February 2nd offered for those who love their particular containers. May 4th Where do I sell my products? I've participated in craft August 9th fairs in the past, and while lots of fun, they also require November 9th much time and a large inventory of presentable products. As a full-time dental hygienist, I primarily depend on word-of-mouth from happy customers for now. My website features a variety of small-batch soaps that are premade and available for purchase. Special orders are accepted; however, cold-process soap from start to finish takes at least four weeks before it's ready to use. Lotions, lip balms and similar items are made fresh when ordered. To learn more, contact me or order by email at [email protected] or through the form on the www.GreeneAcreSoaps.com website. Online shopping is not currently available, but just as my interest became a side business, who knows what else may be in store. 2 0 2 1 J A N UA RY | 27

VCearrviiocuasl HWeaayltsh to Improve A Staff Report T he female reproductive system, while a model of There are various ways a woman can keep her ingenuity, is not infallible. Women who want to cervix healthy. maintain their health need to be aware of their unique needs, paying particular attention to maintaining • Be observant. Changes in discharge or pain in the function in key areas of their bodies. region of the cervix can indicate a problem. Cervical health is something that may not immediately • Exercise caution during intercourse. According to come to mind, but it is worthy of consideration. Sherry Ross, M.S., an obstetrician-gynecologist, According to the VeryWell Health website, the cervix is repeated deep thrusting during intercourse can the lower portion of the uterus and essentially serves as cause bruising or tearing of cervical tissue. Speak the gatekeeper between the open vagina and the inside with a physician if you feel pain deep inside of the womb. It is sometimes referred to as the neck of after intercourse. the uterus. According to Patient Info, a patient health information resource, the cervix is susceptible to various • Protect yourself from STDs. Sexually transmitted health conditions, including polyps, dysplasia, cancer infections, particularly those from the human and inflammation. To improve cervical health, women papillomavirus, can contribute to cervical cancer. are urged to learn more about the cervix and identify potential abnormalities. • Schedule routine screenings. A doctor will suggest a first Pap test at age 21. According to the Centers for The cervix looks like a small, pink button with a dimple Disease Control and Prevention, you have three options on end. It should feel smooth and firm, like the end of the if you’re 30 years old or older. You can continue to have nose. Mucus discharge is normal depending on the time a Pap test only. If your test result is typical, you can wait of the month in the menstrual cycle. three years for your next test. You can have an HPV test only. If your test result is normal, you can wait five years When a woman is not pregnant, the cervix serves to for your next test. You can undergo both an HPV and keep germs, water, tampons and other foreign matter Pap test together. If your test results are normal, you from reaching inside of the body. The cervix helps keep can wait five years for your following tests. a fetus in place while it grows in the uterus, according to Women’s Health magazine. The cervix will thin out • Live a healthy lifestyle. Proper nutrition, adequate (efface) and widen (dilate) when childbirth is imminent. sleep, frequent exercise and stress reduction can go a Due to its location, the cervix is often the first site of long way toward maintaining overall health. identifiable reproductive system infection. A malodorous or off-colored discharge may indicate infection. Getting the facts about the cervix can help women take 28 | J A N UA RY 2 0 2 1 the steps necessary to stay healthy.

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