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HOUSE OF BLOOM Nia Brown launched House of Bloom Fashion in September. ALICIA BARNES. The annual Soul Food Sessions will take place Oct. 18 at Camp North End with an outdoor block party at 6 p.m. and socially- Fashion, family distanced sit-down dinner at Leah & Louise from 7-9 p.m. always in bloom Annual salute to Black for entrepreneur By Ashley Mahoney culinary excellence eled the Southeast in 2018 with a [email protected] By Ashley Mahoney what to feel. ‘Are restaurants over? Is dining over? Is fun over?’ Nah, dinner-series tour titled “The Nia Brown was not going to let a pandemic stop her [email protected] Table is Set,” which benefited re- from launching her business. we just have to think differently. cipients of the scholarship. Jump She launched House of Bloom Fashion online in Soul Food Sessions returns this We can’t be so focused on packing to 2020, where COVID-19 has put September, but had not entered 2020 intending to weekend. the house full of people and mak- everything on hold, including launch a second business (she also owns Princess Me Two culinary experiences will ing as much money as we can that postponing husband and wife duo Parties, a spa and party company for girls ages 1-16 take place on Oct. 18 at Camp we don’t care about people’s Greg and Subrina Collier from that began as North Carolina’s first spa bus and ex- North End, with an outdoor block safety. opening the dining room of their panded to include a storefront). Dur- party beginning at 6 p.m. at the “Everything about Soul Food Ses- Memphis-style juke joint, Leah & ing the early stages of the COVID-19 Mount at Camp North End, as well sions has always been family. It Louise, until June. Greg Collier is pandemic, Brown thought about On The Net as a socially distanced sit-down has always been inclusivity.” the first Black chef in Charlotte to earlier goals. She contemplated www.house- dinner at Leah & Louise from 7-9 Culinary creatives Greg Collier, ofbloomfash- earn a James Beard Foundation the clothing boutique she had at p.m. Subrina Collier, Michael Bowling, ion.com nomination with consecutive nods age 17, and decided it was time to “Life is not over—it’s just differ- Jamie Turner, Jamie Barnes and in 2019 and 2020 for best chef in pursue fashion again. Her vision for ent,” Leah & Louise owner chef Greg Williams came together to the Southeast. House of Bloom Fashion took off at Greg Collier said of operating dur- provide a platform to promote Bowling is celebrating the one- the end of March. ing a pandemic. “That is the im- Black chefs in 2017. The dinner year anniversary of Hot Box Next “As the pandemic came about, I was just like, ‘I portant message to be put out series inspired the creation of a Level Kitchen, where Turner is the really want to pick up all the goals that I have there, because people don’t know scholarship fund to support Black dropped [from] when I was younger, and I want to what to think. They don’t know culinary students. They also trav- Please see SOUL FOOD|2B take them on,’” Brown said. “We are living in a time Please see FASHION |2B Makeup artist Should I stay, or should I go? By Alma Gill He said it saves money NATIONAL NEWSPAPER and we can have more grows business PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION money for the kids. Dear Alma, We are staying in sep- Me and my husband have arate rooms. He is basically with franchise completely ended our mar- in the basement and the riage, but we still live to- kids and me are in the rest By Ashley Mahoney gether as a family. It’s not of the house. The base- [email protected] because of ment has his man cave, a Jami Svay found a way to grow in a year designed the corona. bathroom and bedroom. to test the soul. We have been I don’t go to the base- Svay has been a makeup artist for 18 years, doing not getting ment much, just to wash everything from magazine and catalogue photo along all clothes. shoots to movies and television to fashion weeks along. He is To me everything is the with clientele that typically consists of celebrities no help same, it’s just that we don’t and models. Then her husband Sam Svay encour- around the talk or have sex. I still cook ISTOCK aged her to take a leap of faith in a different direction Gill house or with and clean the house and When it’s time to move on, it’s also time to move out. by opening a spa for the everyday person, a space the kids. I have wash clothes and shop for where anyone could come in and get pampered. asked him several times to the kids and everything. maybe I can stop cooking you’ve just turned off the Svay’s friend Mo Pandoria founded Idolize Brows leave, but he will not. He We don’t eat together as a for him too, but it’s just love light. Umhm, just one and Beauty in Charlotte in 2009 and began franchise said we can be separated in family, sometimes he or I easier to cook and wash for thing though — someone’s development in 2016. Svay and Pandoria already had the same house. will eat with the kids, but everyone. forgot to click the switch a working relationship. Svay had been a customer for I think I should stay in not at the same time. I don’t know what to do, off! years to get her brows done, and Pandoria was a the house because we have That really makes me but I know I don’t want to You’re still living in the client of hers as makeup artist for his in-store pro- kids and they should not sad. I was thinking I should keep living like this. What same house (separate motions. have to move. He said the stop doing things for him. do you suggest I do? rooms mind you, but the “When he offered the opportunity to franchise, my house is big enough for all Like leaving his clothes Chica, here’s what I see same dwelling). of us to live here and he washed, folded and in the from where I’m sitting. You’re still doing the Please see MAKEUP | 2B can still be around his kids. basket on his bed. And Your marriage isn’t over, Please see DEAR ALMA | 3B How to use yoga to help you sleep better during the pandemic BRANDPOINT treatment strategy for in- have recently begun to put you in the best position Whether due to illness, somnia. Sleeping pills don't suffer from poor sleep or to have a full night of qual- altered work schedules, work for everyone, have you struggle with an ongo- ity sleep. Signs your sleep homeschooling or social side effects and do not ad- ing sleep disorder. Accord- could use improvement in- distancing, COVID-19 has dress the underlying stress ing to "Yoga Can Help With clude taking too long to fall impacted us all personally. that is keeping you awake. Insomnia" by Psychology asleep, waking multiple Stress levels are high, and That's why medical experts Today, "Researchers at times with difficulty falling the resulting anxiety are increasingly advising Harvard Medical School in- back asleep, overall light makes it much harder to those struggling with poor vestigated how a daily and restless sleep, and get a good night's rest. De- sleep to first try more nat- yoga practice might affect drowsiness during the day. spite the efforts of the $70 ural solutions. Kundalini sleep for people with in- While each person must billion sleep-aid industry, Yoga is one viable option. somnia and found broad adopt consistent sleep hy- many exhausted people Through the practice of kri- improvements to measure- giene practices that work are still searching for ways yas, specific breath control ments of sleep quality and for them, here are some BRANDPOINT quantity." to get the sleep they need techniques and exercises, guidelines that you can fol- Yoga can help you sleep better and healthier. to keep their immune sys- anyone can find the fulfill- Worth of sleep hygiene low to sleep better. tems strong. ing rest they need. First, it's critical to main- • Avoid bright screens close to bedtime. later. Be mindful of timing; Unfortunately, sleeping These Kundalini Yoga tain good sleep hygiene. and stimulants like caf- • Exercise during the day exercising too late in the pills are the dominant techniques can help if you These are the habits that feine, alcohol or nicotine so the body is ready to rest Please see USE| 2B Order from anywhere. Craving one of our famous Deli subs? How about a freshly cut fruit salad? No matter what you’re in the mood for, you can get it within hours when you shop delivery and curbside pickup. Powered by Instacart. With delivery, you can even select the “leave at my door” option.
publix.com/shop Prices vary from in-store. Fees, tips & taxes may apply. Subject to terms and availability. 2B LIFE | The Charlotte Post Thursday, October 15, 2020 Fashion, family always Soul Food Sessions a nod to culinary excellence in bloom at boutique Continued from page 1B on our goal of uplifting mi- spotlight.” pastry chef, and Barnes nority chefs.” The block party, which Continued from page 1B mother of seven, and I am going after all of my dreams. I’m not letting any- and Williams celebrated Said Greg Collier: “It is will include a DJ, will fea- where things just happen and are un- the five-year anniversary important to show that ture chefs Daryl Cooper predictable. You might as well work thing hold me back.” Going after her goals has come with of their food truck, What even though we are all suc- and Oscar Johnson of on everything that you want to work the Fries, over the summer. cessful that we are still a Jimmy Pearls, chef Bran- on now.” learning to be flexible in order to bal- ance motherhood and entrepreneur- Leah & Louise as well as group, that we are still to- don Stanton of Bao Down, Brown created the brand for what Hot Box Next Level Kitchen gether and that we are still pastry chef Jasmine Macon she described as “the feminine ship. “It pushes me and motivates me also received $25,000 family. I think it is impor- of Leah & Louise and chef woman.” Her goal is for women to feel grants each from Dis- tant for people to see that, Anthony Denning of confident while wearing pieces by every time I see another mom or another woman and they’re like, ‘wait cover’s Eat it Forward pro- for restaurant owners to Another!? Food Truck. Pop- House of Bloom Fashion. gram to offset the financial see that, for young chefs to bar, Sumbucha and David- “I can be having an absolutely bad you are a mother of seven, and you own businesses and you are able to impact of the pandemic. see it. We still get together, son Wine Co. will also be day, and if I put on a gorgeous dress Basically, they have been and we still put out great part of the block party, it automatically boosts my self-es- give your businesses full attention?’” Brown said. “Make time for yourself busy, with their last col- food together, because we where tickets are $65 plus teem and makes my day so much laboration at the James love each other like a taxes and fees, which in- better,” Brown said. “The vision for and what you want to do. Prioritize, which is kind of hard as a mom, be- Beard House in New York family would. That is super clude small dishes and two this brand is to empower women City in September 2019. exciting to be able to get cocktails. Tickets for the through clothing.” cause you want to get everything done, and if you don’t you feel like Yet like all families, they al- together and cook again.” dinner are $85 plus taxes Brown, who moved from Brooklyn, ways make time for each The dinner will feature and fees, and include a New York to Charlotte when she was you’re slacking, and that’s not true. Just prioritize. Just take a step at a other. Leah & Louise’s bar man- multi-course dinner with 14, has lived here for 13 years. “Soul Food Sessions is a ager, mixologist Justin cocktail pairings. Tickets to “When I was younger, I said ‘I’m time. Everything does not have to be done in 24 hours. Don’t be hard on love child of all of the Hazleton, and guest chef both are $125 plus taxes going to leave Charlotte right away,’ founders,” Bowling said. Tchnavia Carter, the sous and fees, and include the but as I got older, Charlotte has yourself and give yourself too short of a deadline. Spread it out. Make it flex- “With everything that has chef. dinner and block party ac- evolved,” she said. “It really became a been going on between “We are just excited to be cess after. great place. I love it. I love raising my ible.” Brown also finds ways to include her COVID-19, Greg and Sub- back at it,” Bowling said. On the Net: children here.” rina opening Leah & “Hopefully we will be able https://resy.com/cities/clt Brown credits her seven children children in her work to make it more fun while spending time with them. Louise, me opening Hot to do three dinners next /venues/leah-and- with driving her as an entrepreneur. Box, the fame of What the year in different locations louise/events/soul-food-ses- Her goal is to serve as a positive role “I have babies from four months up to 12 [years old],” Brown said. “A lot Fries, it has been trying to to be able to spread our sions-fall-festival-2020-10-1 model, that you can do whatever you get us all together at the wings, get the scholarship 8. set your mind to. Yet she also wants of times I can be working and they want to know what I’m doing. In order same time. We are really fund moving again and put her journey as an entrepreneur to in- excited to get back to work some new chefs in the spire other mothers to pursue their to not get overwhelmed with stress, dreams and to provide a source of [I’ll tell them], ‘come over here. Help hope that they can have both a family Mommy pick a pattern. Do you like and a successful business. this color? Try this on.’ I let my daugh- “A lot of times when women become ters play dress up while I’m still work- mothers, you feel like you have to put ing. It’s fun for them, and I’m still Use yoga to help you sleep your dreams on hold, that you only working. Don’t beat yourself up. Continued from page 1B sleep energy. Practice long, deep work part-time, that you cannot go Know that whatever you give is day can disrupt sleep. The 3HO Foundation rec- breathing in this position. after your big dreams that you had as enough for you. Don’t worry about • A light snack is OK, but ommends using these Then block your right nos- a child, and that is not true,” Brown what the next entrepreneur mom is avoid heavy meals or spicy Kundalini Yoga techniques tril completely with your said. “I really want to be a platform doing. Just focus on you, your chil- food before bed. to quickly achieve deep hand and continue long, and show women that you can. I am a dren and your brand.” • Drink a glass of water sleep in just a few minutes: deep breathing through before sleep since dehy- Step 1: A busy mind has the left nostril. dration can disturb the difficulty sleeping. Quiet Step 3: Once you feel sleeping mind. Waking up your thoughts by first visu- drowsy, turn to your pre- to use the bathroom is less alizing all your worries, ferred sleeping position on Makeup artist grows business disruptive to a whole ideas and problems, wrap- your back or side. Con- night's sleep than dehydra- Continued from page 1B ping them up in a package, tinue long, deep breathing husband was like, ‘that’s a tion. then placing that package until asleep. great idea, you should • Practice a restful activ- on a shelf in your mind. Sleep is always an impor- open up one of those ity before getting into bed. You'll be amazed at how tant component to health spas,’” Svay said. For example, do gentle many are gone, solved or and wellness. During They began working on a yoga and slow breathing improved by the time you stressful times, quality plan to open a franchise lo- exercises, read a book, wake up. sleep is difficult to achieve. cation in 2019. Construc- pray or meditate. Step 2: Lie on your stom- These steps will help you tion began in January, and • If your nighttime sleep ach, turn your head so refine your sleep routine everything looked great. is poor, avoid napping dur- your right cheek is on the and discover better rest. Then COVID-19 hit like a ing the daytime. pillow. This automatically To learn more, visit kun- sucker punch to the gut. Yogic recommendations: opens your left nostril to daliniresearchinstitute.org. “Construction had to Steps to deep, dreamless bring in cooling, calming stop,” Svay said. They finally opened Idol- ize Brows and Beauty Hun- tersville (9826 Gilead Road C-108) in July. “A lot of people were like, ‘why did you open during a pandemic?’” Svay said. “I didn’t mean to. We had no choice but to move for- ward because we already had the lease, and we had already begun construc- tion.” While Phase 2 of reopen- ing North Carolina began in May allowed for the reo- pening of personal care businesses, Svay opted to COURTESY JAMI SVAY wait. Opening a new busi- Sam (left) and Jami Svay. ness is one thing but open- ing during a pandemic Good Morning America last looking up every photogra- adds additional pressure. month. “Some are looking pher in the area, and cal- When the doors finally did at me to fail. Some are ling them saying, ‘hey, do open, it was difficult. looking at me as inspira- you need a makeup artist?’ “It was rough,” Svay said. tion. I am pressing forward I started a website.” It’s Your Time “It was really, really hard to prove that I can do it. Svay worked with letting people know that That sometimes wakes you HGTV’s “The Property there was a new business up in the middle of the Brothers,” Tamela Mann, and letting people know night—to prove a point. Natalie Grant and Jon Ste- VOTER that it was OK once they I’m not being vindictive or wart. got here. It mean, but like I said, there When the Democratic Na- was are a lot of people looking, tional Convention came to 3 Ways To VOTE In North Carolina really but for those who are in- Charlotte in 2012, she On The Net hard, spired by what we’ve done, worked with visiting ."CTFOUFF .BJM*O#BMMPU7PUJOH www.jamisvay.c but I’m waking up every day mayors and other political Any registered voter may vote from their home, no special requirement is needed. om/ my and pushing forward for figures. Deadline for your county to receive a request is Tuesday, Oct. 27. https://idoli- hus- them, to give them hope. If “I’ve been able to have Return by mail: Postmarked by Tuesday, Nov. 3 zespa.com/hun- band I don’t succeed it may some of the most amazing tersville and I, trigger them to say, ‘well if opportunities,” she said. “I we she couldn’t do it, then I remember the Property &BSMZ705*/(0DU0DU pushed for- can’t either.’ If I do suc- Brothers came to town and To find your locations for Early Voting • www.ncsbe.gov/voting/vote-early-person ward. The first month I was ceed, it’s a win for all, be- they were doing a collabo- Check if you are registered: https://tinyurl.com/VoteRegisteredNC like, ‘what did we do? This cause I’ve just inspired ration with Lowe’s and is such a mistake,’ but we those people to say, ‘if she they needed makeup for a &MFDUJPO%BZ5VFTEBZ /PWt1PMMTPQFOGSPNBNQN have been steadily growing can do it, well I’m going to TV appearance. That was with our clients. Our staff try it too.’” the first time my sons ever If you are in line by 7:30pm, you can vote. has grown a little. We Svay’s journey began at thought I was cool. I’m If you go to the wrong poll in your county started off with three Modern Salon at Phillips typically working on and don’t have time to get to the right place, ask for a provisional ballot. people, and now we have Place in SouthPark. A pho- mayors and people that Same-Day Registration five.” tographer came into the they don’t really know. I re- If you miss the deadline to register, you may use “same-day registration” during She continues to press on salon after being stood up member putting the Prop- Early Voting at the times the sites are open in your county. for her family, as her son by their makeup artist, say- erty Brothers on my Sean Svay works at the ing, “I need a makeup art- Instagram, and I came Find Voting locations and hours at vt.ncsbe.gov/pplkup front desk. ist. I’m doing a photo shoot home, and my sons were Ask the election official for a registration form, show an identifying document, and Svay, a graduate of for a magazine. I need a like, ‘Mom, why didn’t you vote a ballot - all on the same day. Northwest School of the makeup artist now.” Svay tell me that you were work- Arts, is the first Black fe- did the shoot and realized ing on ‘The Property *.1035"/5 You cannot use same day registration on Election Day. male owner of an Idolize she loved the experience. Brothers.’ I was like, ‘you Brows and Beauty fran- “I just remember being care?’ And he said, ‘Mom, '*/&4 '&-0/*&4:063705& chise. She knows people on set, completely nervous it’s ‘The Property Brothers,’ You don’t lose your rights to vote if you have a traffic ticket, mortgage default, or are watching her as an en- and I was doing makeup I watch them all the time.’ outstanding civil fine, or if you are a convicted of a misdemeanor. trepreneur. for the model, and I was The career has just given If you are convicted of a felony, you temporarily lose your right to vote. But you “I know a lot of people like, ‘I could do this me wonderful opportuni- automatically get your voting rights back in North Carolina after you finish your are looking at me,” said forever,” she said. “This is ties.” full sentence, including probation or parole. It does not matter whether the felony Svay, whose business what I want my life to be.’ conviction occurred in NC or somewhere else. caught the attention of “I remember that day and Once you complete a felony sentence, your citizenship rights are automatically restored to you. No court document is needed. Just finish your sentence and register like any other citizen. Failure to pay a court fine, fee or restitution does not block your right to vote, even if it is the reason for continued supervision. Follow us on Twitter: IF YOU HAVE PROBLEM Call 888.687.8683 /01)050*%/&&%&%50705&*/&-&$5*0/ @thecharpost $SFEJU.FDLMFOCVSH$PVOUZ7PUFS(VJEF/$4#&(07 3B LIFE | The Charlotte Post Thursday, October 15, 2020 Dear Alma: Should I stay, or should I go from mate? Continued from page 1B that you didn’t touch on. I alone and talk it out. cooking, cleaning and leav- still have questions, in- Note: I didn’t say girl- ing his clean clothes in the quiries, vast holes that will friend, BFF or SIL. This is basket on the bed — those not even allow me to touch not that kinda party. This are your words, not mine. the surface. First things is a private matter that you Those are the actions of a first: Your kids. Don’t use need to reconcile with re- woman who is either in a them as an excuse. spect. relationship or occupying Children, especially When the time is right, the position of hired help. teens, can see what’s hap- invite your husband to join House manager or nanny pening and they’re prob- the counseling sessions. comes to mind. ably wondering why you’re Give him an ultimatum: NATIONAL NEWSPAPER PUBLISHERS ASSOCIATION Which one are you? choosing to live in the land You join, or you leave the Mile-High key lime pie. You don’t want to leave of pretend. house. and neither does he, for I get the feeling you don’t He’s invited to fight for whatever reasons. That’s wanna go, he has no rea- the marriage, but you’re no Bake a Mile-High key lime pie for you to do some deep son to go, and you’re look- longer faking it. If he de- diving in your pool of dis- ing for an answer outside cides to leave, get a lawyer. array to find the answers. that can only be answered Time is short and your Filling and meringue go together like PB&J We never stay where we from the inside. I know, I kids deserved better than are unwelcomed unless we gave you all that in one to see their parents exist- By Paris Brown pie! 3. In a large bowl, mix Ingredients condensed milk, lime juice, have feeling for a person. scoop. Please don’t take it ing as roommates and not NNPA NEWSWIRE CONTRIBUTOR lightly, it was not meant to the loving couple they de- Graham Cracker Crust lime zest, eggs, and egg Chile, lemme tell you, The Bake with Paris is a hurt your feelings. serve to observe. • 2 cups crushed graham yolks. when you’re done, you’re new series for Black Press Clearly you don’t want Remember, you and your crackers 4. Pour filling into cooled done. And when you’re USA presented by 13-year- your family life to end, and husband are setting an ex- • 1/2 cups unsalted gram cracker crust and really done, someone old Paris Brown. that’s ok. I’m sure that’s ample of what a relation- butter bake for 15 minutes. leaves. If you have to, Paris loves to bake, and in why you have the energy ship should be for your • 1/2 cup sugar 5. Once filling is set, start you’ll grab your kids, min- these columns, she will to go on and manage your children. It’s your job to Lime filling on meringue. Pour sugar imal belongings and head write about some of her home without missing a make sure they see you • 21 oz sweetened con- and water in a medium to a one-room shack, plan- best experiences and in- beat. both in a positive light. densed milk(1 1/2 four- sized saucepan DO NOT ning to decorate from the clude her recipes. Take the first step in the Kids don’t behave based teen oz cans) MIX. Wipe down sides with Dollar General. Because This week I’m very ex- right direction and make on what you say, they • 1/2 cup lime juice water and a pastry brush to what I do know for sure is, cited. I’m creating a recipe an appointment to see mimic what you do. • 1 tbsp lime zest prevent crystallization. peace of mind is priceless. that I’ve wanted to do since your minister, priest, or a • 3 egg yolks Take off when it reaches There are so many dy- forever. namics to this situation marriage counselor. Go • 1 egg 240 degrees F. I’ll give you a hint: fluffy • 1 tsp vanilla extract 6. Put egg whites in an and citrus. Meringue extra-large bowl and beat Yup, that’s right, I’m • 2 cups sugar until foamy. Then add making a mile-high key • 1 cup water cream of tartar or lemon Sample North African flavors lime pie. I wanted to make • 8 room temperature juice and beat until soft a meringue, and I wanted egg whites peaks form. to make a key lime pie, so • 1 tsp cream of tartar or 7. Slowly add sugar mix- for your weeknight meals that’s exactly what I did. juice from 1 lemon ture in a slow, steady The tangy filling and the • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract stream while beating the BRANDPOINT paste, a staple in Moroccan side dish right before serv- fluffy meringue go to- What turns a recipe into cuisine, and preserved ing. Double the recipe to • Candy thermometer egg whites. Add vanilla ex- gether like PB&J. It’s a sur- Instructions tract. a weeknight favorite? lemon, a flavorful con- make enough for leftovers prisingly easy recipe. How about something diment with a mildly tart, for lunch the next day. 1. Mix graham crackers, 8. Evenly cover the entire But I believe anyone try- unsalted butter, and sugar pie and use an offset spat- easy and packed with fla- but intensely lemony fla- Keep grapes on your ing this recipe should con- vor that can be made vor, offer a zesty contrast weekly shopping list so together. Then press in ula to create little peaks on sider using a hand mixer. springform pan evenly. top. Broil for a couple mi- partly in advance? Add ex- to the refreshing and that they're handy for wee- That meringue is going to citement by exploring cui- lightly dressed grape salad. knight meals, a quick and 2. Bake for 8-10 minutes nutes until it’s browned. take some serious arm then cool completely. 9. Chill before serving. sines like those of North Marinate the steak ahead of refreshing dessert, or strength if you decide to Africa, with flavor con- time - in the refrigerator snack any time of day. do it by hand! trasts of spicy, sweet and during the day, overnight Harissa-spiced Steak with In this recipe, I used my tart. The following recipes for more intense flavor, or Grape and Preserved signature graham cracker use grapes as a fresh ac- even shortly before gril- Lemon Salad crust that you can find in cent to the flavorful North ling. Prep time: 20 minutes my cheesecake cookie African spices in each dish. Quinoa with Grapes and plus marinating time recipe. It’s an excellent Grapes are also a handy Roasted Carrots reprises Cook time: 18 minutes base for so many other snack while putting the the North African theme Yield: Makes 4 servings desserts, so I decided to go finishing touches on with a flavorful seasoning Ingredients that route. dinner. of cumin, coriander, pap- 3 tablespoons extra-vir- The good thing about Harissa-spiced Steak with rika and cinnamon, ac- gin olive oil, divided this recipe is that you can Grapes and Preserved cented by the subtle 2 garlic cloves, grated or switch up the flavors in the Lemon delivers big flavor sweetness of crisp, juicy minced filling. You could do in an easy and quick way. grapes. To save time, make 2 tablespoons reduced- lemon, mango, or even co- Two North African ing- the carrots and quinoa in sodium soy sauce conut. The possibilities are advance and assemble this redients, spicy harissa Please see FLAVORS| 4B endless with this mile-high 4B LIFE | The Charlotte Post Thursday, October 15, 2020
BRANDPOINT Quinoa with grapes and roasted carrots. Sample North African flavors Continued from page 3B 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, divided 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon honey, di- 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black vided pepper, divided 1 tablespoon harissa paste 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, di- 1 1/2 pounds top sirloin, cut 1 1/2-2 vided inches thick 4 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch diago- 2 tablespoons lemon juice nal disks 1 tablespoon minced preserved lemon 1/2 cup walnuts 1 tablespoon chopped thyme 1/2 cup multi-colored quinoa 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt and 1/4 tea- 1 tablespoon lemon juice spoon freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups halved red California grapes 2 cups halved green or red California 1 package (5 oz.) baby arugula grapes Directions Directions Heat oven to 400 F. Combine 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, soy, 1 Combine the spices in a large bowl with tablespoon of honey, and harissa in a 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and 2 glass pie plate. Add the meat and toss to tablespoons oil. Add the carrots and toss, cover. Marinate 30 minutes at room tem- then spread into a single layer on a small perature or cover and refrigerate, then baking sheet. Bake until roasted and marinate 2 hours to overnight. tender, about 20-25 minutes. At the same Heat grill to high. Pat steak dry and grill BRANDPOINT time, bake the walnuts on another small 7 to 9 minutes on each side for medium sheet pan 8 minutes or until lightly Sunny Side Breakfast Pizza is a simple family meal. rare. Transfer to cutting board and let toasted. Cool and then coarsely chop. stand while making the salad. Meanwhile, combine the quinoa in a Combine the remaining olive oil and medium saucepan with 1 cup water. Bring Five simple tips to make honey with lemon juice, preserved to a boil over high heat, reduce the heat lemon, thyme, salt, pepper and grapes. to a simmer, cover and cook until quinoa Slice steak into 1/2-inch pieces and divide is tender and water is absorbed, about 20 family meals count more between serving plates. Top with the minutes. Let stand covered 5 minutes, grape salad and serve. then stir in the carrots, scraping up any BRANDPOINT on pizza for breakfast that ley, oregano and set aside. Nutritional analysis per serving: 330 While coordinating regu- of the spices from the baking sheet and kids of all ages will love. • Wash basil leaves and calories; protein 32 g; carbohydrate 19 g; lar family meals can some- adding to the quinoa. 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COURTESY LORD PHLY Artists collaborated on a mural at Charlotte Rescue Mission. Mural helps in recovery process By Ashley Mahoney [email protected] An artist, a musician and a speaker are using creativity to send a message of hope. Charlotte-based artists Matthew Clay- burn, Lord Phly and Jaron Smalls are partnering with Charlotte Rescue Mis- sion, a faith-based addiction recovery organization based in Uptown, for sev- eral days of donations and art. The art- ists will create a mural on the side of Community Matters Café (821 W. 1st St.), which offers Charlotte Rescue Mis- sion recovery program graduates a space to return to the workforce. The collaboration was facilitated by Char- lotte is Creative. Donations will be taken Wednesday through Friday for winter wear (new or gently used hats, coats, scarves, gloves), beverages (ground coffee, bottled water, juice), as well as non-perishable food. When Clayburn saw Charlotte Rescue Mission’s Instagram, he noticed their sign needed to be repainted or updated. The mission was also interested in add- ASHLEY MAHONEY| THE CHARLOTTE POST ing a mural below the sign. The artists will work on the mural Wednesday Charlotte-based artist Stephanie Woods’ “A Radiant Revolution” series is part of “Inter | Sectionality: Diaspora Art through Saturday and include the com- From the Creole City” on display at the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts + Culture. munity in each step of their collabo- ration. “We create limitlessly—we see every- thing as a canvas, so when [Charlotte Rescue Mission] began speaking of the other things they wanted to do, and Pushing boundaries how they wanted to bring a feel of com- munity and togetherness, it was a no- brainer for us,” Lord Phly said. Said Sarah Ann Schultz, Charlotte Res- cue Mission’s communications and marketing specialist: “We are really em- of revolution and art phasizing that we all have a common unity even above all of our differences.” Community is the priority for the art- Stephanie Woods’ work is part of Inter | Sectionality exhibit at Gantt Center ists. Clayburn and Lord Phly have col- By Ashley Mahoney McColl Center for Art + Innovation, Amendment” exhibition. The work laborated on murals from Uptown to combining photography with burlap featured at Smack Melon featured is [email protected] Beatties Ford Road and Brookshire dyed with sweet tea, woven brass titled “When the Hunted Become the Boulevard, each specifically designed to Stephanie Woods continues to ex- chains, T-shirts with positive affirma- Hunters.” foster community. Lord Phly’s mural at pand the boundaries of her work. tions about Black women, textile foil, The moving audio photograph runs White’s Barbershop in Raleigh was the The Charlotte native and Myers polished furniture vinyl, dresser mir- seven minutes and 30 seconds. It fea- location for an event with Democratic Park High School alum- ror frame, gold rope, red tablecloth tures a woman in camouflage, sitting vice president nominee Kamala Harris nus is one of two local and an upholstered taffeta print. on a mound of dirt with her arms last month. Clayburn painted the A in guest artists featured in She continued to work on the con- crossed, and a satin bonnet depicting Matter in Charlotte’s Black Lives Matter “Inter | Sectionality: Di- cept throughout other residences, in- the American flag covering her face. mural on Tryon Street. aspora Art From the cluding the ACRE Residency in “It is a video piece, but it is basi- Yet this collaboration hits deeper for Creole City,” which Wisconsin, the Fine Arts Work Center cally the same moment happening Smalls, a 2019 UNC Charlotte graduate opened at the Harvey B. Fellowship in Provincetown, Massa- over and over again,” Woods said. “In who personally experienced homeless- Gantt Center for African chusetts, and the Halcyon Arts Lab in the video, similar to the way a pho- ness. He began working in retail after American Arts + Culture Washington, D.C. tograph would be taken, it is with school, but then his job closed down in Woods earlier this month and The work featured in “Inter | Sec- slight movements. That is the direc- runs through January. tionality” inspired Woods’ work “Lav- tion I am going now—figuring out Please see MURAL | 7B In addition to Woods and fellow ender Notes” in the Mint Museum’s ways to take my photography pieces Charlotte artist Monique Luck, the exhibit “Coined in the South,” which and actually have movement hap- BOOK REVIEW show features 25 Miami-based artists opened last fall. Her work with “Lav- pening in them in real life.” who represent 17 countries. ender Notes” evolved into more of a Despite the pandemic, cultural in- Woods has three pieces in the political piece. It is currently on view stitutions like the Gantt are begin- A pair of love show: “A Radiant Revolution I,” “A at Smack Mellon, a nonprofit arts or- ning to reopen their doors with face Radiant Revolution II” and “A Radiant ganization in Brooklyn, New York, as covering requirement and capacity Revolution III.” They emerged from part of the “Bound Up Together: One limitations designed to encourage affairs fuel her work during her residency at the the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Please see PUSHING | 7B ‘The Book of Two Ways’ Steve Harvey talks show revival on Facebook By Jonathan Landrum By Molly Sprayregen THE ASSOCIATED PRESS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS LOS ANGELES — Having his daytime “The Book of Two Ways,” by Jodi Pi- talk show canceled by NBC last year coult (Ballantine) hasn’t stopped Steve Harvey. Jodi Picoult’s “The Book of Two Ways” While he waited for a new opportu- follows Dawn Edelstein, a death doula nity, the comedian continued to make with a physicist husband and a teenage his presence regularly felt on TV as the daughter. Dawn’s job is to help ter- host of “Family Feud” and as an emcee minally ill patients and their loved ones for multiple recurring jobs, including transition from life to death. the annual Miss Universe pageant. But before she was a death doula, she It didn’t take long for Harvey to seal was a graduate student living in Egypt, a deal with Facebook Watch and launch studying archeology and the new talk show “Steve on Watch.” in love with a fellow grad- The first season debuted at the begin- uate student named Wyatt. ning of 2020 with strong numbers and When Dawn is in a plane has already started releasing episodes crash, she finds not the life of the second season, which premiered she currently lives flashing this month on the streaming platform. before her eyes, but rather The new season was taped from Har- the life she once had with vey’s Atlanta home in a newly con- PAUL R. GIUNTA | INVISION VIA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Wyatt 15 years earlier. structed set to adapt to the coronavirus Steve Harvey poses for a portrait on Sept. 17 in Atlanta. Harvey says his daytime After miraculously surviving the pandemic. The production features crash, Dawn must consider whether to talk show being canceled by NBC opened up new doors with Facebook Watch. about 50 live virtual audience members The comedian launched “Steve on Watch" on the streaming platform. return home to her family or travel to through Zoom as Harvey delves into Egypt, find Wyatt, and discover the life human interest stories, viral sensations In an interview with The Associated on Ellen DeGeneres, a fellow talk show that could have been — and maybe and interviews with celebrity guests in- Press, Harvey opened up about his split host who was accused of having a toxic could still be. cluding Gabrielle Union, Jack Black and with NBC, how Facebook has given him work environment. Steph Curry. Please see A PAIR | 7B more creative control and his thoughts Please see STEVE| 7B 7B A&E | The Charlotte Post Thursday, October 15, 2020 Pushing boundaries of A pair of love affairs fuel ‘The Book of Two Ways’ revolution and art Continued from page 6B With Picoult’s stories, there Nevertheless, Picoult has What unfolds are two is always something new certainly crafted a fun and Continued from page 6B “Aside from the openings, I felt like side-by-side stories of to learn, and “The Book of interesting read, one that social distancing. Shortly after the ex- everyone had their moment where where each of Dawn’s Two Ways” is no exception. will lead readers to both hibit opened, someone sent Woods a they could engage with a piece of choices lead her. The characters’ interests in learn a lot and also ask picture of her work in the Gantt’s gal- work and not feel as though someone “The Book of Two Ways” ancient Egypt, quantum themselves key questions lery space. was on top of them,” Woods said. is a thrilling adventure, but physics, death, and more about how to create happy “It’s strange, because I know that the “[Gallery] spaces allow for safe view- the many timelines woven bring a certain dynamism lives for themselves during work is up, but I haven’t seen people ing. It felt like finally, it’s about time. through the novel can also to the story, but at times, the short time we have on interacting with it in the way that I If they can tackle each other on the be a bit difficult to follow. can also get a bit dense. earth. normally would when I would go to field, we should be able to look at art.” the opening and have conversations Woods finished up a residency at with people about it,” the Halcyon during the early months «OUT & ABOUT Wood said. “It’s of the pandemic. She would spend the PHOTOS BY DANIEL COSTON | FOR THE CHARLOTTE POST weird to fathom next several months with her husband On The Net the idea that Johannes Barfield at his residency at www.step- there is work up. the Fine Arts Work Center in Massa- haniejwoods.com We installed the chusetts. In July she moved to Rich- www.ganttcenter. work a few mond, Virginia for a position at org months ago, so Virginia Commonwealth University the work has been School of the Arts, where she is an ad- in the gallery with no junct assistant fiber professor. one in there. For the “It’s been really weird transitioning Gantt to be open and for people to in- in the middle of things being shut teract with it is great. I really loved down, because I got here, and you getting that picture, because it feels couldn’t really go anywhere, but also like civilization is actually looking at traveling on the road and trying to the work and engaging with it.” make sure that you pack enough food Woods has always felt that mu- and all these different things,” Woods seums naturally lend themselves to said. “There has been a lot of tran- social distancing. They allow visitors sitioning, and finally I’m in Richmond, space to be with the artwork, versus but for who knows how long, because an atmosphere like that of a sporting a lot of institutions have to lay off event that is designed to pack in as staff. I’m lucky enough to have started many people as possible at one time. a new job here part-time.”
Mural helps in recovery process at the Charlotte Rescue Mission Continued from page 6B credits his faith with guid- portunity came with Char- November. Around that ing him through. lotte Rescue Mission, I time his music surpassed “This project really hits really saw it as something 15,000 streams. Offers home for me because I re- beyond my- from independent record member a point in time self. More labels began coming in, when I was homeless,” than any- On The Net and the Bowie, Maryland Smalls said. “I remember a thing, we https://char- native left Charlotte for At- point in time when I was are try- lotterescuemis- lanta and then Los Angeles. doing everything right and ing to sion.org/ He went from being a I didn’t have anything. It build a funded artist to kicked to took me forever to be able community the curb. He eventually re- to see the value in myself. here. This has turned to Charlotte and It wasn’t until this year the potential to be a staple was forced to sleep in his where things started turn- in the city.” car for several weeks. He ing for me. When this op-
Keith David, singer, actor and narrator for Ken Burns' “Jazz” documentary, performed Steve Harvey talks Facebook three nights of shows at Middle C Jazz last week. Watch deal, NBC cancellation «MOVIE REVIEW and Ellen DeGeneres’ issues Spike Lee and David Byrne take Continued from page 6B heard that I was leaving Harvey: I’m here to in- AP: What were your initial NBC, I think between them spire people to never give us on a hypnotic journey to thoughts after NBC can- and IMG (Harvey’s produc- up. When the door closes celed your talk show? ing partner), some conver- in your face, quit standing Harvey: One of my sations started. I was doing there beating on the door. buddies called me and said really well digitally out Some doors close for a rea- HBO’s ‘American Utopia’ “Maybe you should do a there. I was actually getting son. My time at NBC was Jocelyn Noveck reflection on community could eliminate everything letter writing campaign?” I more visitors and more what it was. It was a good THE ASSOCIATED PRESS and connectedness, is from the stage, except the said “No, I’m not going to views on my digital plat- time. I learned a lot. It filled with pungent Byrne- stuff we cared about the do that.” People would say form than I was on the TV really opened the door to Ever since the pandemic ian commentary, on every- most?” Byrne explains. you should go up there show. I think the global come to Facebook and do darkened theaters earlier thing from brain function “What would be left? ... Us, and talk to them and sit recognition kind of put the something that hadn’t this year, sending the en- to Dadaism to climate and you.” down. I’m not doing none two of us together. been done before.... to take tire performing arts world change. “Meeting people is Lee has made a few ad- of that. I move on. I was on AP: According to Face- a full-fledged talk show into a catastrophic state of hard,” he muses at one ditions to the Broadway a talk show for seven book, your first season had and put it on the digital limbo, we’ve seen all point. But he can also get show. For example, when years... Seven’s a good run. 22 million unique viewers. form. manner of creative virtual more political, as when he Byrne and the cast sing Ja- AP: Why weren’t you Did that give you confir- AP: What did you think of substitutes: chides Americans for low nelle Monae’s stirring pro- stressed over NBC’s deci- mation about your show? allegations against Ellen Digital dance seasons, voter turnout, especially in test song “Hell You sion? Harvey: I never lost faith DeGeneres, one of which clever musical mashups, a local elections. Talmbout,” chanting Harvey: My life is a testa- in the process of who I am claimed that racially insen- live-captured version of A crucial element of the names of Black men and ment to people who are as a talent or what I’m able sitive remarks were made? “Hamilton.” show’s success is its enor- women who died in racial watching me, especially to do with the right team Harvey: She don’t need to Many of these have been mously talented multicul- violence or at the hands of young people. Life evolves around me. Facebook let people drag her rep- good, some great. Yet none tural supporting cast of 11 police, Lee provides pow- all the time and it always Watch did a really smart utation down like this. The have truly matched the vis- musicians and dancers, erful visuals and adds changes. You got two thing. They surrounded Ellen DeGeneres that I ceral experience many of who hail from Brooklyn to more recent names like things you can do with me with top quality people. know.... 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EVAN AGOSTINI | INVISION In this Oct. 17, 2017, file photo, Stevie Wonder attends the TIDAL X: Brooklyn third an- nual benefit concert in New York. Wonder released two new songs Tuesday reflecting the current times that he hopes inspires change. The music icon dropped the tracks “Where Is Our Love Song” and “Can’t Put It In the Hands of Fate,” which he also an- nounced would be released through his new label, So What the Fuss Music, distrib - Ocie Davis and members of JazzArts helped to re-open the Mint Museum uptown on uted through Universal Music Group’s Republic Records. Sept. 26. Stevie Wonder releases 2 new songs, gives a health update By Mesfin Fekadu like I’m about 40 right now Wonder said he plans on and I just thank everyone including the songs on a THE ASSOCIATED PRESS for the prayers and the new EP. NEW YORK — Stevie love.” He explained that “Can’t Wonder released two new “And for all of the people Put It In the Hands of Fate” songs Tuesday reflecting that have been listening to was a song originally about the current times that he these rumors, listen, if I’m a relationship, but then he hopes inspires change. feeling some kind of way, updated the lyrics after The piano-playing icon I’ll let you know,” he con- “thinking about where we dropped the tracks “Where tinued. “We don’t want to (are) in the world and Is Our Love Song” and have misinformation. I am thinking about how this is “Can’t Put It In the Hands alive and well.” the most crucial time.” of Fate,” which he also an- Tuesday’s announce- “Change is right now. We nounced would be re- ment — which Wonder can’t put it into the hands leased through his new said was the first time he of fate. Ain’t nobody got label So What the Fuss released two songs at the time to wait,” he said. “We Music, distributed through same time — coincided can’t put it the hands of Universal Music Group’s with the 36th birthday of fate finding a cure for this Republic Records (Wonder his second oldest son, dreadful virus. We got to was signed to Motown Mumtaz Morris. get on our knees and pray Records for the majority of Wonder said he started or whatever you do.” William Wilson teed off at his Clothier Classic, held at Sun City Golf Course on Oct. 4. his career). writing “Where Is Our Love “I want everyone to be The 70-year-old made Song” when he was 18. well,” he continued. “I the announcement during “Then came this year,” he don’t care what color you a virtual press conference said, “with all the con- are because actually I don’t Tuesday and also gave an fusion and all the hate and see your color. You see update on his health, say- all the east versus west, left color, don’t act like you ing he “was blessed with a versus right. It’s just a hard don’t see color, you do. But new kidney” last De- break.” I don’t see your visual cember. All proceeds from color. But I do feel your “Since I have been re- “Where Is Our Love Song” soul. I do feel your spirit. I leased from the hospital, — which features Grammy- see the color of your spirit the nurses have made sure winning guitarist Gary and soul, and I’m seeing I’ve taken my medicine on Clark Jr. — will benefit too many spirts and souls time and I’m going to do it Feeding America. that are not about the love for as long as I have to, Rappers Busta Rhymes, that we’re supposed to even if it is the rest of my Rapsody, Cordae and have and feel for one life. I feel great. My voice Chika appear on “Can’t Put another.” feels great,” he said. “I feel It In the Hands of Fate” and
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