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Glade
living
May 2020
A Social Publication Exclusively for
the Residents of Glade Springs
MEET YOUR NEIGHBORS
John & Florence
DENNY
Photo by Karen Akers
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Faith
Over
may publisher’s note
Fear
As I write this note on March 25th, we are all living in uncertainty in our country over coro-
navirus. By the time you read this, it may be getting better or we may be at a higher level of
quarantine. There is no way to know for sure right now. Things are changing by the day.
One thing I do know is that in the face of any uncertainty it’s necessary to have faith in the
future that things will get better. Having spiritual faith is an enormous help to many of us
and so is faith in ourselves, our leaders and our community. We need to do our part and
God will do the part that only HE can do!
We have a great opportunity to help people right now. Help
our families. Help our friends and neighbors.
A time to give and a time to serve. We all have
special skills and talents to make the world a
better and brighter place. Reach out today and
let someone know you’re there for them. Ease their
fear and make them feel safe.
We are grateful more than ever
for our local business sponsors
in Glade Living! They are ALL
essential to our community as they
provide their various profes-
sional services and quality
products to us in this
time of need. Let’s keep
them at the top of our
prayer list and partner with them as they have
partnered with us for the last two years.
Hopefully by the time you read this,
things will have settled down and
back to a state of “normal”. If not, I
have a strong faith that we will be
ok and Glade Springs will be a
strong example of what commu-
nity is all about.
BOB
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The Dennys:
Great
Grandson
Gage Cline
John and Florence
the same time, John did consulting work for Goodyear in Mexico Florence says, “It’s easy to make friends here because so many
and U.S. Rubber in Brazil. residents come from other places, and they are looking to make
new friends too.”
With the kids grown, Florence founded the Beckley chapter of
U.S. Amateur Ballroom Dance which she and John taught. The Sometimes first impressions don’t last, but the Dennys’ have.
E P! organization flourished under their leadership and is still in exis- These two dancers have remained dedicated to each other and to
L IN ST tence as USA Dance. family, still in step, and tripping the light fantastic.
STIL Weekends during the child-rearing years were often spent at the
farm they had purchased in the Flat Top area off Dunn’s Road. It’s
If you know of an interesting family you would like to nominate for the Meet
meet your neighbors
Your Neighbors feature, contact Bob Coburn at bob.coburn@n2pub.com
John and
Florence where the kids gave their father his nickname, “Worker John.”
By Ed McCall | Photos by Karen Akers Denny Apparently, when they would pull up to the farm, John would
proclaim before disembarking from the car, “Let’s get to work.”
John and Florence Denny caught each other’s Florence wasn’t twiddling her thumbs divisions. Florence was keeping their It stuck to this day. When they moved from Maxwell Hill to
eye a long time ago. The Glade couple have come during this time either. She was giving home on Maxwell Hill fully operation- Hawthorn Lane in 2005, the farm passed to children and grand-
a long way since he first spied what he thought
was a beautiful “dark-haired Italian girl” waiting
birth to their three children: Chris, who
lives on the family farm at Flat Top and
al. As the kids got older and John’s
work took him to South America and
children, but still serves as a permanent home for Chris and a
retreat for grandkids who have built a race track for miniature Mountain State
for her school bus. He was “tearing through the has a home in Pinehurst; Steven, who Europe, Florence often traveled with remote-controlled race cars there.
neighborhood” in his sporty Ford convertible, she resides near Ocala, FL; and Angela, him. They even returned to many of
remembers. “I thought he looked like James Dean.” who lives in Daniels. The Dennys have these places for vacations. During During their working years the Dennys also purchased a condo in
7 grandchildren and are expecting their his time with Scandura, Florence (as Florida near Clearwater. They wintered there for nearly 6 years
Her uncle was unimpressed with John’s driving sixth great-grandchild soon. typist and proofreader) helped John but traveled home often for holidays and family dinners. Florence
and told her, “That boy will be dead before too write a booklet for the company to still puts out a great spread for the Denny gatherings. Anytime
long.” Smitten, John marched right up to her house, After attending Beckley College, Morris assist their customers help solve any you see cars parked throughout their cul de sac, you can be sure
introduced himself, and asked her out. Harvey, and Marshall, John graduated problems they might have with the that Florence is working her magic in the kitchen, or she’s host-
and began teaching classes at Beckley Scandura product line. ing Glade’s Mahjong group.
She recalls, “It didn’t take me long to say yes.” College at night while keeping his old
Their first date was at the old Lyric Theatre in job at the warehouse during the day, After retiring from Scandura, John “Mahjong has opened me up to so many friendships,” Florence
downtown Beckley where they watched Old Yeller. having worked his way up to manager. and Florence bought a school build- says. “Ying Wei (Mulready) has taught over a hundred people to
Two months after Florence walked across the stage Florence was a full-time mom. ing, which they remodeled for offices play.” She says the relationships there have spilled over into golf.
at Woodrow Wilson High School, she married the and a warehouse. Together they She has made so many friends and loves playing with the beginners
Sophia High graduate, and they set up housekeep- Soon an opportunity presented itself started Flat Top Industrial Products. golf group and plans to play some this summer with the 9-Holers.
ing. Calling the first six years of their union hectic and John took a job with an English Florence was vice-president, and with
and challenging just doesn’t do justice. John started company out of Leeds, England. help from their youngest son, sold John is a voracious reader and a member of the Glade Springs
college in the fall, all the while supporting the Scandura’s U.S. operation was based various industrial items, as well as a Men’s Book Club. When he isn’t tending to their beautiful prop-
family at numerous jobs. He made deliveries driving in Charlotte and John went to work in conveyor extension vehicle for which erty or building an enclosed deck on their home, you can find Gary Thompson (304) 253-7306
a bread truck, a soft drink truck, and later a milk their sales and engineering depart- John had received patents from the him among the Grasshopper Golf Group. Both agree that Glade
truck. He worked nights at a warehouse. ments for heavy mining and industrial U.S. and Canadian patent offices. At living is awesome because of the good people who reside here. www.mountainstateequipment.com
508 N. Eisenhower Dr. | Beckley, WV
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18 Glade Living • May 2020 May 2020 • Glade Living 19kids 2 kids
By Ed McCall | Photos by Blake Farmer
Kam
Suka
Besenyei
“HEY FRIEND!”
Spend a few minutes with Kam Suka Besenyei and you will not Kam enjoys early mornings when she and mom pick out the day’s
be strangers. The precocious and energetic 5-year-old daughter outfit, choose the appropriate boot or shiny sneaker to accom-
of Eric and Alicia Besenyei of Stanford Place will gladly welcome pany it, and then accessorize with the perfect hair bow. She
you into her world. Acceptance with this spitfire is easily earned, spends her days in Pre-K at Kids of Harmony with Miss Jennifer.
and even if a new acquaintance might be a bit shy, he or she is Each Monday she stays after for lessons with Miss Sarah and on
easily charmed by Kam’s dazzling smile and curious hazel eyes Thursdays takes tap and ballet with Jerry Rose.
that seem to shout “Let’s be friends!”
The Besenyeis married in 2006 and took up residence on Dog- JOHN P. FERNALD, M.D.
Ever meet someone and immediately feel like you’ve been ac- wood Court. In 2012 the young professionals moved to their ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
cepted fully, no questions asked? This bundle of joy and curiosity current location (during the weekend of Hurricane Sandy). Kam 304/250-0150
didn’t hesitate to invite me into her bedroom where she intro- came into their lives first when they fostered her for 15 months. 354 Commerce Drive
duced me to her favorite dolls and toys. Big Stuff, Elsa, Anna, In 2019 her adoption became official. The threesome enjoy the Beaver, WV 25813
and Vamporina looked like they had done plenty of play duty as amenities living at Glade affords, especially during summer when Rainbowpediatricswv.com
friends and confidants. Ample space in her playroom is dedicated they take full advantage of Friday nights in Town Center. Kam
to her Paw Patrol playset which she loves sharing with her cous- loves Camp Glade where she has made many friends, and winter
ins. Valuables are stored in her Ballerina Treasure Chest. doldrums are often broken up with trips to the indoor pool and
hot tub. She says she much prefers the indoor pool because “they
While her bedroom is organized, it is also clearly utilized by the don’t have breaks!”
imaginative Kam. A pillow that adorns her bed is embroidered
with “If the shoe fits, buy it in every color.” Pretty sure that’s not If you see her out and about kicking a soccer ball or hanging with
one of dad’s gifts, even if she is clearly a “daddy’s girl” who loves dad on the golf course, don’t hesitate to introduce yourself. You’ll
a good cuddle. Pictures of Kam and her bestie, Mini Mouse, can make a new friend almost instantly!
be found throughout the house. Acorns don’t fall far from their
oaks, and Kam’s collection of sparkles, make-up, and colored
If you know a great Glade Springs Kid or Kids please nominate them by
Chapsticks would indicate she and mom have spent their share of
contacting Bob Coburn at bob.coburn@n2pub.com
time playing “makeup.”
20 Glade Living • May 2020 May 2020 • Glade Living 21LUKE
L
walk away from old friends and the
familiarity of NCHS and into a new
environment where his acceptance was
not guaranteed.
E
THE So when football season concluded,
NEW Luke was a wide out and quarterback
KID IN on the Grizzly football team, the family
TOWN home was put on the market. Like
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JUST Jed and the Clampetts, the LeRoses
loaded up the truck and moved...not
WANTS “to Beverly Hills that is,” but to Glade
TO Springs to embrace the challenge of
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WIN! athlete of the mo fitting into a new school and team
By Ed McCall | Ph
otos by
nth culture, playing for a new coach who these words they will know how this story played out. Luke Le-
Karen Akers
would push him to his limits, and Rose and his fellow Tigers, one win away over an opponent they
tackle one of the toughest regular have beaten twice handily, from a trip to Charleston. Then comes
S
season schedules in the state. The the coronavirus and the dream again is put on hold with the
bottom line and deciding factor for distinct possibility that it might be over. Even when put into the
Luke was simple, “I just wanted to perspective of the importance of sports relative to world health
win.” Having had personal success, his concerns, you have to hate that for a family that has sacrificed so
craving for team success ruled the day. much and for a young man who has worked and played so hard
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because he loves the game and “just wanted to win.”
It was an adjustment for sure. The
state’s leading scorer tallied one point in his debut against the de- If you have an athlete in the family and would like to be featured in Glade
fending AA champions, Fairmont Senior. But, the Tigers won! The Living please contact Bob at bob.coburn@n2pub.com
next night they came from double digits down in the second half,
and Luke contributed 10 points. Better still, the Tigers knocked off
One of the greatest rock bands ever, the Eagles, once hit teams from the time he was a tyke. His regional. The annual trip to watch old nemesis Robert C. Byrd!
the top of the charts with a ballad, “New Kid in Town.”
It was a departure from their stream of rock hits, and
love for the game grew commensurate
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others live out their dreams while
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when Glen Frey and Don Henley harmonized on the
chorus “Everybody’s talkin’ ‘bout the new kid in town,”
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from around the Mountain State and competition he had developed ly humble young man relates. “All my teammates are capable of
The decision wasn’t made in the spur of the moment. compete on the biggest of stages. friendships with Shady players like great games scoring. It’s so much more fun sharing that load.”
It was years, perhaps a lifetime in the making. It Luke desperately wanted a chance Tommy Williams, Haven, and Dane
wasn’t a gesture of selfishness or recruitment either, to experience the thrill of lacing Chapman and their dads who coached The decision to move and play at Shady has already been val-
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facts were obvious. He was a natural. The ball just fit
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when he cracked the 1000 point
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it didn’t come without risk. He had an
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“The first day, I felt this hand on my shoulder and when I turned
around, there was Chase. He gave me a big hug and a peck on SONGER
Dominick, a good player in his own right, to practices his teams were frustrated in their best friends, on a competitive team the side of my cheek.” That welcoming act of kindness set the
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By Katrina Mailloux | Photos by Karen Akers provide an open view to the golf course. A game table takes cen-
ter stage; however, it cannot compete with Pat’s grandmother’s
piano. This masterpiece made it’s way from Michigan to Florida,
with its last stop in West Virginia. The back left side of the piano
is well-worn from the rope that secured it to a wagon traveling to
the family home in Michigan in the early 1900s.
Rick and Pat still love to travel, but home is where the mountains
are. Pat is involved with the book club, and she enjoys attempt-
ing golf, and playing bridge, mahjong and any card or board
Faith, Family, and
game available. Rick loves golf and enjoys being involved in the
community. He has participated in Leadership Beckley and the
a Fantastic Life
Citizen’s Police Academy. He also is very active in the Beckley
Rotary Club. Pat also serves as administrative support and drop
off center leader with the SW WV Area Team for Operation
Christmas Child. The Macak’s are members of Glade Communi-
ty Church, where they lead an adult bible study. When I asked
how they made so many moves and found the ability to settle in
so beautifully, Pat simply replied, “Each room of our home has
some sort of scripture or reminder of our faith. We have always
This believed that God sends angels to walk among us and that God
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If there was one word to describe Rick and Pat Macak as they Rick found his own sense of belonging on the golf course. They
welcomed me into their home, that is “content.” Rick was born in moved to Glade Springs in April 2017 after a little bit of contem-
Athens, Ohio, and moved to Hollywood, Florida in 1961. He joined plation and prayer. Once they made their decision, they began
the Marines in 1972, and he met Patricia, also known as “Pat,” on making their Hilltop Villa a home.
a blind date in Michigan. After 5 dates, they were married. Over
the years, the military life stationed them in Oklahoma, North Complete with three bedrooms and three full baths, the Macak’s
Carolina, Kansas, D.C., Florida, with 8 years in Okinawa, Japan, home is cozy, welcoming and suited to their lifestyle. The slate Funeral & Cremation Care
being their longest tour. While there, Pat worked at the American entryway expands into a large dining, seating and entertainment
Okinawa Christian School International, and there they raised area right inside the front door. The tiles are a rich grey, marbled Honoring Wonderful Lives
their children and fostered lifelong friendships. “It was an idyllic with warm earth tones. Speaking of warm, the floor is heated and Gather Remember Celebrate
life,” says Pat. “The simplicity of the culture made it a wonder- contributes to the overall feeling of comfort that the Macak’s have
ful place to raise our family. There was very little crime and the created in this spacious villa. “When family comes, we spend a Dan Calfee - Licensee in Charge
structure was orderly. We even met some of our dearest friends lot of our time in here, and this is where Pat and I spend most of
there. The Macak’s have three children, and their daughters, our time as well,” says Rick. The galley kitchen features choco-
Amber and Sarah, graduated from high school in Japan. They late brown cabinetry with brushed steel hardware and soft white
both attended college in Florida, as did their son, Richard. countertops. “We replaced many of the lower cabinets with large
drawers not only for storage but for ease of access,” says Pat. The
Rick retired from the military in 1999, and he and Pat spent 18 Macaks enlisted the help of Rivers Varnes when designing their
years in Florida. During that time, Rick’s civilian duties required home upon the recommendation of Jan.
him to travel all over South and Central America with a one-year
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leave the South Florida crowds. “Being from Michigan,” smiles and blues, and the one of the guest bedrooms houses a sanctuary
Pat, “I needed the seasons.” They considered moving to North to Rick’s life of military service, including generational photos of
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all over him and cuddle into his soft
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34 Glade Living • May 2020 May 2020 • Glade Living 35making a difference says Sandy. Her first full -time job was at Piney Oaks Early “There’s a lot of math and history
By Katrina Mailloux | Photos by Karen Akers
Childhood Center, where they only had kindergarten classes associated with making quilts,”
with six classrooms. The next year she began teaching full-time says Sandy. And those quilts often
at Shady Spring Elementary as a kindergarten teacher. Shady made their way to the homes
had an open classroom concept and that allowed her to be of the children with a journal
exposed to various styles of teachers running their classrooms. explaining the origination of the
“It was like being a fly on the wall,” says Sandy. “In college, fabrics of the quilt.
I learned how to teach ‘ABC and 123’ but learning how to
manage a classroom was a whole different ballgame,” she says. Sandy combined her love of home-
She began to rely on mentors to help her. She even took her making with education to make a
planning period to observe other educators and their teaching day at school a little more fun, and
techniques. She obtained a master’s degree in communication she carried that love into her retire-
studies from WVU in 1991 and received an additional 50 hours ment in 2013. She is part of “Hands
in educational strategies through the Board of Education. All Around Quilters,” who make quilts for veterans, Birthright and
Raleigh General Hospital. Sandy also enjoys gardening with her
If you know someone who
Although Sandy primarily taught kindergarten, she spent two husband Jerry and making homemade apple sauce and apple butter
is Making a Difference in years in 1 st grade and five years in 4th grade. Kindergarten was for her family. Speaking of family, Sandy has spent the last 6 years
our community please her favorite to teach, and that’s where she finished her career. helping with family, by taking care of her grandchildren and father.
contact Bob Coburn at
She loves music and plays keyboard and she always incorporat- Sandy taught at Shady Elementary for a total of 25 years. “I
bob.coburn@n2pub.com
ed music in her classes. She used cooking and quilting education taught kids and then later taught their kids. It’s kind of like the
in her classes. A reflection of her commitment and hard work, circle of life,” says Sandy. “I am always interested in hearing
Sandy Richmond Sandy received Raleigh County’s Teacher of the Year Award in
1996. When I asked Sandy what motivated her to be the best
in her field she replied, “I was on a constant search to be the
best I could be. I was so inspired by mother. She was such an
how my classroom kids are doing.” Maleah Majakey remembers
going to school one day with toothpaste on her shirt. She felt
embarrassed when Mrs.Richmond asked what it was. Mrs. Rich-
mond simply responded, “Well we
SEWING THE SEEDS OF LEARNING outstanding role model, and one of the best teachers ever.” She know then you brush your teeth!”
loved the creative side she brought to her teaching. “We spent This helped Maleah feel a little
time exploring the seeds of vegetables, then we planted the more comfortable. Maleah’s older
Sandy Richmond knows that teachers make a big difference in seeds, and then wrote about the seeds,” she said. “One day we sister Katie remembers Mrs. Rich-
Let us take the stress out the lives of their students. Over a period of 40 years, she taught made peanut butter in class, and it was spicy. Would you know, mond being sweet and patient.
of your party planning. hundreds of students, their children, and grandchildren. Sandy I bought Cajun peanuts for those babies!” Monthly, the children Sandy sowed the seeds kindness
spent most of her time as an elementary school teacher with would read a story and make a paper quilt with shapes made in and love during her career, and
kindergartners. After graduating from Concord University, she a pattern that coincided with the book. The kids also brought she continues to reap the benefits
began teaching at Daniels Elementary School in 1973. Would scraps of fabric to make actual quilts. The quilts were kept through the love and appreciation
you know that she even had Dr. Dan Foley in second grade? in the housekeeping center for the baby dolls or for tea time. of our community.
After a brief stint, Sandy and her husband Jerry, decided to start
a family. “At the time, I was fresh out of college with a focus on
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children.” Her son, Jeffrey was born in 1974 and Philip, in 1978.
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license he went to work they want. I find what I five of which reside full families are our priority passion for the culinary
for a national real estate think they are looking time at Glade Springs. because they lead us to world by taking night
franchise, where he for and then it is up to The pros at WVMRE our desired outcome: classes in food prepa-
Kenny Bryant, affable founder and learned even more about them to decide if that offer residential and satisfied customers,” ration and food service
owner of WV Mountaineer Real the business. Taking property could be a commercial rentals, Bryant contends. management. After 6
Estate, has the boundless energy proven protocols that home for them.” sales, and land years he graduated from
of the Ever-Ready bunny. His high bigger chains can offer acquisition and sales. Recently, Bryant’s new- Charleston University
octane approach to life and business and combining them Located at 1406 Harper est venture is aligning with a bachelor’s degree
has led him on an entrepreneurial with all the positives Road in a golden yellow Although they use all his firm with a national in culinary arts. He has
journey. His first enterprise was that a local agency can building with gold of the most current concern, National Land shared his talents as
on Long Island where he grew up. offer that big franchises and blue accents, WV technologies (Facebook, Realty, which special- a guest chef at several
Kenny and a friend bought clams can’t and you have the Mountaineer Real Estate Twitter, Linked In, etc.) izes in assisting clients restaurants in the area.
right off the clam boats when they seeds for WV Mountain- is a beehive of activity for marketing and to find wishing to market or
came into the dock, loaded them onto eer Real Estate. whose mission is to the right fit for clients, purchase 10 acres or Property seekers who
a truck, and transported them to create a service to the Bryant says a majority of more. As the broker in put Bryant and his
the Fulton Fish Market in New York The branding idea community. They assist their business has come charge, he has access to team’s work ethic, vast
where they resold them. itself is genius in West newcomers to the area via satisfied customers the vast resources and experience, and Moun-
Virginia. Who doesn’t find a home, as well making referrals; or information available taineer spirit to work for
Although raised in New York, he love the Mountaineers? as those transitioning conducting repeat through NLR for the en- them will certainly find
was born here in Beckley but didn’t Still Bryant says, “I’m from one phase of their business. Although the tire state which includes a winning combination.
return to his birthplace for more
than a quarter-century after graduat-
ing from Suffolk Community College
with a degree in business. To date,
he has owned seven businesses and
worked in many others refining his Kenny Bryant
business acumen.
One of his earliest opportunities came By the time the parent company valuable lesson about fine print and
as a result of his gift of easy conversa- realized how easy these policies were trust. Insurance for the eatery had
tion. While tending bar, a gentleman to sell in the middle of coal country, been purchased from a friend who
he didn’t know observed the way he the number of claims soon outran had somehow forgotten to include
interacted with customers and told the profitability, Kenny then took his fire insurance in the policy.
him he could help him make money. salesmanship to Daryll Rollyson Old-
He convinced Bryant to attend an smobile, Cadillac, and VW dealership. Bryant went to work for Prince Medical
intensive 2-week training program There he met one of his mentors, Steve Lab, first as a driver and then worked
for Mutual of Omaha Insurance in Torrico, who was instrumental in in- his way up to administrator. Having
Pittsburgh. Looking back he chuckles, creasing his salesmanship knowledge. learned the business, when PML was
“I think it was the all-expenses-paid sold to a national chain, he took what
part of the offer that convinced me to He also had a stint running a bar he had learned and opened his own
sign on.” Soon he took the initiative and restaurant in downtown Beckley testing lab which he later sold to a
and set up a kiosk in the Raleigh Mall called The Talisman. Unfortunately, national concern with a no compete
on weekends where he sold “under- it wasn’t nearly as lucky as the name clause. Soon he began buying up vacant
ground disability insurance” to coal implied. After two years of success it lots, and rental properties, and flipping
miners. Boom! His second success. burned down. The loss taught him a houses. That led to an opportunity
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pepper, cheddar, mozzarella, or blue cheese, forget to choose a lovely foundation for
for making your next gathering
soliciting suggestions from the cheese coun- your charcuterie spread, such as a large
deliciously successful! ter employee if needed. You’ll need approxi- bamboo cutting board, marble slab, or ce-
mately 2-3 ounces per guest. ramic platter.
Nuts and Seeds: Go big or go home! Marcona Last, consider beverage pairings for your
almonds, spicy nut/seed mixes, caramelized delightful delicatessen. Wine is most often
nuts, and even chocolate-covered nuts or paired with charcuterie (though a good
raisins are great choices. scotch, bourbon, or rye will certainly work)
to harmonize with the fattiness and salti-
Fruits/Veggies: Mix in a colorful assort- ness of the proteins. Stick with less complex
ment of (preferably in-season) fresh and wines with subtle tannins and low alcohol,
dried fruit, such as grapes, berries, sliced such as crisp, white wines (sauvignon blanc,
apples, dried apricots, dates, and figs, as pinot grigio, riesling, and sparkling white
well as herbs like basil, rosemary, or thyme. wines like prosecco) and lighter and fruitier
Olives and other pickled or cured vegetables red wines.
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