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OCTOBER 2021 PUBLISHER

Jana Morris | jana.morris@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR

Happy Anniversary, Augusta! HELLO AUGUSTA! Can you believe it’s been one whole year since we’ve been in print? That’s right! October is Augusta Lifestyle’s one year anniversary! We would like to thank you for allowing us to be a part of the community and welcoming us into your homes each month! This past year has truly been amazing and we are so excited to see what the future holds for us! I hope you’re hungry because this month is our Foodie issue and we have some great things to share! This issue is full of recipes, locally owned restaurants, fall activities, and even using food to give back to the community.

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Learn a new vegan friendly recipe with Chef Megan from Creative Cuisine! Her Vegan Goat Cheese is the perfect dish to bring to parties! Hear from Kellie Cardona, Director at Augusta Dream Center, as she shares how the Augusta Dream Center fills the needs of people in the CSRA. Are you wanting a southern, home cooked meal? The Acorn Restaurant at the Red Oak Manor in Harlem is the perfect place to go and makes for a great escape to the country.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE OCTOBER 2021

FEATURES 14 Augusta Dream Center Reaching those in need with community fellowship, warm meals, healthy foods, and essentials for poverty relief

18 The Hidden Gem In Harlem Visit the Red Oak Manor for a quiet getaway to the country

24 Caring For The Community Learn how Julie Calhoun can help you protect your family and home

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26 Vegan Goat Cheese Chef Megan Alig from Creative Cuisine shares the perfect party recipe with us

DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

Good Times

Around Town

Local Experiences

Giving Back

26 Culinary Creations 28 Trend Setter 32 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Food & Wine

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GIVING BACK

Augusta Dream Center

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REACHING THOSE IN NEED WITH COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP, WARM MEALS, HEALTHY FOODS, AND ESSENTIALS FOR POVERTY RELIEF

IN 2016, THE AUGUSTA DREAM CENTER OPENED ITS DOORS TO BEGIN SERVING THE AUGUSTA COMMUNITY. Kellie Cardona, Augusta Dream Center Director, explains that the organization’s outreach grew rapidly. “We started serving with just a group of students here in the South Augusta area and quickly learned that we started reaching out to their families,” shares Kellie. By 2020, the center had grown large

closet, counseling and medical services, and

enough to serve over 20,000 individuals from

special events such as a yearly school supply and

both South Carolina and Georgia through the

backpack distribution in August and Cinderella

variety of programs.

Day in March to inspire young women.

“The Augusta Dream Center is a non-profit

“The heart behind everything we do is finding

organization that serves homeless and under-re-

a need and filling that need,” shares Kellie. “When

sourced men, women, and children – both as

I say finding a need and filling it, it’s doing very

individuals and families,” says Kellie. “All of our

practical things that make sense and will make

programs are designed to bring immediate relief

someone’s life a little bit easier. We try to make

in the areas of poverty.” Those programs include

it as easy as possible for people to get access

several methods of food distribution, a clothes

to the resources because there are a number of barriers that people face.” Two large barriers the residents of South Augusta face are limited access to transportation, due to the lack of public transportation in the area, and living in a food desert, which means there is not a grocery store or access to healthy food options within a certain distance of their home. With overcoming those barriers in mind, the team at the Augusta Dream Center operates a food pantry that is open to the public on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and the first Saturday of each month. “It’s not an emergency pantry that gives just enough food to get through the night,” explains Kellie. “We give enough food for a family of four to last about three or four days.” Individuals and families have access to the pantry once a week and they can come every week of the month. The food pantry guarantees that families have access to a variety of nutritious foods.

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Each Sunday evening, the team takes a different approach to providing meals for the community. “Instead of the food pantry being open on Sundays, that’s when we have our diner experience where we serve hot meals,” says Kellie. “The diner is probably one of my favorites and we work really hard to make it not feel like a soup kitchen. We set out tables and fine linens and we have servers. People come in, have a seat, and we serve them.” The center serves an average of sixty guests each Sunday night and it is a special time for community fellowship. The center’s mobile distribution unit, using a new and very helpful box truck, serves as the third facet of providing food for the community. “Mobile distribution is super important because of the overwhelming lack of transportation and access to food,” explains Kellie. “So every month, we serve Maxwell House apartments and Dogwood Terrace, one of Augusta’s poorest housing communities. We essentially load up everything we do here at the Dream Center, and we take it to those areas. We set up in their community centers or at the basketball

to fit a host of skill sets and schedules. Your office,

court and whatever we have, we give out. We take

organization, or school can also help remotely by

groceries and clothes – we basically take everything

hosting food and clothing drives for the center.

that we would provide for somebody who comes onsite. It’s a Dream Center on wheels.”

To find out more on how you can be involved in volunteering and supporting the Augusta Dream

Through the food programs alone, the Augusta

Center, visit www.augustadreamcenter.org, fol-

Dream Center served over 14,000 individuals in 2020

low their social media accounts on Facebook and

and with the pandemic continuing to linger, Kellie does

Instagram, or call 706-364-2860. The center is

not anticipate that number dropping any time soon.

located at 3364 Peach Orchard Road in Augusta.

As an essential part of all the outreach programs, volunteers are always welcome and needed. “We try to make volunteering easy too and we want that volunteer experience to be really good as we grow a culture of giving back,” says Kellie. The center’s website shows multiple options for volunteering

“ We t r y t o m a k e volu nteeri n g ea sy too a nd we wa nt t hat volu nteer experience to be rea l ly good a s we g row a cu ltu re of g i v i n g b a c k .”

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Red Oak Manor 410 North Louisville St. Harlem, GA 30814 706-556-8222

ARTICLE BAILEY MORRIS PHOTOGRAPHY RENEE DEAN

VISIT THE RED OAK MANOR FOR A QUIET GETAWAY TO THE COUNTRY

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The Hidden Gem In Harlem

Richard's Room

“We have the bed a nd brea k fast, the event faci l it y, a nd of cou rse T he Acor n R estau ra nt.”

LET’S TAKE A TRIP TO THE COUNTRY, WHERE YOU CAN

at the Red Oak Manor, lives on site and works there in the eve-

HEAR THE CRICKETS CHIRPING AND SEE A SKY FULL OF

nings. All of Renee’s kids have spent their afternoons growing

STARS AT NIGHT. Not but thirty minutes from Augusta, you’ll

up working with their mom after school. “There’s some things

find yourself in the small town of Harlem, Georgia. At the very

you just can’t put a price on and being together as a family and

heart of Harlem is the Red Oak Manor. The Red Oak Manor is

having the ability to serve your community is so much more

Harlem’s best kept secret! It’s a family-owned Bed and Breakfast

important than a million dollars,” says Renee.

and restaurant in a 136 year old home.

Outside of the Red Oak Manor, you’ll find the property has

Renee Dean from the Red Oak Manor, has lived in Harlem

plenty of oak trees. Renee and her family loved the sight of the

since she was a little girl. “It’s our family business. We bought

beautiful trees and that’s how they decided upon the name of Red

the property in 2007 and spent fourteen months really changing

Oak Manor and The Acorn Restaurant. The Acorn Restaurant at

it from a single-family home into all of the things that Red Oak

the Red Oak Manor serves American comfort foods. “Everything

Manor is,” says Renee. “We have the bed and breakfast, the

is homemade, right down to the ranch dressing,” says Renee.

event facility, and of course The Acorn Restaurant,” says Renee.

Some of the most popular dishes available are their fried fish,

Renee works daily at Red Oak Manor with her two parents, Murl

burgers, and their Philly cheesesteak. “It’s not a chain and it’s not

and Ken Meyer. Lee Ann Meyer, Renee’s sister and co-owner

what you’re going to find anywhere else,” says Renee. CONTINUED >

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THE HIDDEN GEM IN HARLEM (CONTINUED)

We do the

ca ke, cater i ng, photog raphy,

d i rect i ng, a nd

we have the bed a nd brea k fast i f

you wa nt to do a

honey moon su ite

over n ig ht or have

out of tow n guests.”

Each of the rooms available at the Red Oak Manor are

shower,” says Renee. With Renee’s thirty years of pho-

different and a full breakfast for two is included each day.

tography experience, her parents’ cake baking skills,

You can spend the morning exploring Harlem or sitting in

and her sister being an event director, they decided

a rocking chair with your coffee on the Red Oak Manor’s

to put their talents together and create the perfect

porch. A firepit and a gazebo can be found out back and

event package. “People would want to get married at

is the perfect place to be if you’d like to enjoy some relax-

church, but the fellowship hall wasn’t big enough for a

ing time in the country.

reception. It’s just too far to have a ceremony in Harlem

Renee noticed that there was a service gap in

and have to drive to a different reception site. We are

Harlem and wanted to offer a solution. “There was no

close enough to where you could have the ceremony

place to have a party that wasn’t in a church fellowship

at church and the reception here or you could just do

hall. There wasn’t an event center even for just a baby

the entire wedding here,” says Renee. “We do the cake,

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Wedding Cake

Wedding Gazebo

catering, photography, directing, and we have the bed

ceremonies, vendors, and the Oliver Hardy Museum

and breakfast if you want to do a honeymoon suite over-

will be open. On October 16th, The Harlem Merchant’s

night or have out of town guests,” says Renee.

Association is hosting a Ladies Night Out. They will

Renee would like to invite you to visit Harlem this October and join in on all the festivities happening!

welcome fall with a vendor fair, storefronts, free concert, prizes, and wine!

There are many fun things to discover down the main

Visit Renee Dean and her family at the Red Oak Manor

street of Harlem. There are boutiques to shop at, a

at 410 North Louisville St. Harlem, GA 30814. The Acorn

veteran owned coffee shop, ice cream parlor, a salon,

Restaurant is open Monday through Saturday 7am to 2pm

and more! On October 2nd, the 32nd Annual Oliver

for breakfast and lunch and Monday through Friday from

Hardy Festival takes place and celebrates the birth-

5pm to 8:30pm for dinner. If you’d like to place an order for

place of Oliver Hardy. There will be a parade, opening

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LEARN HOW JULIE CALHOUN CAN HELP YOU PROTECT YOUR FAMILY AND HOME ARTICLE BAILEY MORRIS PHOTOGRAPHY AMY HONEA PHOTOGRAPHY

JULIE CALHOUN, AN AGENCY MANAGER WITH FARM BUREAU

that works best for you all while staying in

INSURANCE, WAS BORN AND RAISED IN AUGUSTA, GEORGIA

your price range. Farm Bureau is a member-

AND GRADUATED FROM HEPHZIBAH HIGH SCHOOL. Julie

ship company. Memberships help to support

loves Augusta and stays very active in the sports community.

farmers in the state, as well as local school

Julie first started working with insurance when she was just eigh-

organizations such as 4H and FFA. Members

teen years old and in college. Working for a family business that did

with Farm Bureau can also receive great dis-

insurance and taxes, she learned that she had a passion for insur-

counts on things like hotels and oil changes.

ance and that was what she wanted to do. “I love helping people and

“We are here to serve our members in the

I love being a source of comfort for our members,” says Julie. Julie

very best way we can. We have really good

takes pride in knowing that their members know if they have prob-

rates on home, auto, and life insurance,” says

lems or concerns, they have an agent they can call and count on.

Julie. Georgia Farm Bureau stands for values

Normally, Farm Bureau has one office in each county, but

that make Georgia such a special place to

Richmond County has two offices available. Julie stays on the go

live such as family, community, and keeping

managing both offices, and is often seen out in the community

their promises. Since 1959, Georgia Farm

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Bureau Insurance has kept their promise

ladies between both offices, and they have a combined insurance

of protection through home, auto, and life

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Bureau believes that we are all Farm Bureau.

each of them,” says Julie.

Contact the Augusta office by calling 762-

When you come to meet with Julie for an appointment, she does a

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complete insurance review, including a life needs analysis. She helps

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determine how much coverage you need to properly protect your

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family, home, and assets. She looks into important things such as

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your income, debts, and how many children you have to find the plan

Hephzibah, GA 30815.

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CULINARY CREATIONS

V G C E O H G A E A T E N

S E

MAKE THIS VEGAN GOAT CHEESE RECIPE AND WOW YOUR GUESTS AT YOUR NEXT HOLIDAY PARTY! Chef Megan Alig from Creative Cuisine has created and shared this fun recipe with us. Chef Megan provides catering, delivered meals, cooking lessons/demonstrations, private dinners, and personal chef services in the CSRA. Follow Chef Megan on Facebook and Instagram at Creative Cuisine Chef Megan or visit her website at www.creativecuisinechefmegan.com.

CHEF MEGAN ALIG FROM CREATIVE CUISINE SHARES THE PERFECT PARTY RECIPE WITH US ARTICLE BAILEY MORRIS | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED

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P R E P T I M E 25 minutes R E S T I N G T I M E 2 hours T O TA L T I M E 2 hours 25 minutes S E R V I N G S one large log (ser ves 8)

V E G A N G OAT C H E E S E 1. Soak the cashews and sunflower seeds (overnight in the fridge or in boiling water for 10 minutes).

equipment + Food processor + Small pot

2. Drain the water from the cashews and sunflower seeds and place into a blender or food processor. Add 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp miso paste, ¼ block extra firm tofu and 1 tsp salt. 3. Add almond milk to the blender or food processor (with the already partially blended cashew cheese) and blend until

ingredient s

smooth and creamy. + 1 C raw cashews + ⅓ C raw sunflower seeds

4. Quickly transfer the cashew cheese mixture into a container of your choice. The cheese takes the shape of whatever you place it in.

+ 2 tbsp lemon juice + 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar + 1 tbsp miso paste (white type)

5. If you’d like to make a “log” of cashew cheese, pour the mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap and carefully roll the plastic wrap around the cheese, into the desired shape.

+ 90 grams tofu block (1/4 of a block)

6. Place the cheese into the fridge and let sit for at least 2 hours

+ 1 tsp salt kosher

to set and the cheese feels firm. If possible, let it sit overnight for

+ ¼ C almond milk)

best flavor. Top with your favorite honey or jam!

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TREND SETTER

DE C OR AT I NG F OR FA L L

LET'S WELCOME THE FALL SEASON INTO OUR HOMES WITH THESE DECOR IDEAS

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AH FALL… ONE OF MY FAVORITE TIMES OF THE YEAR. The time for cozy relaxation and the sweet smell of pumpkin pie. The leaves will soon be chang-

COZY BLANKETS Chunky knit blankets are not only cozy, but they make the home look great and are perfect for fall!

ing from bright green to warm oranges, reds, and browns. It’s time to start decorating your home for this lovely season. Here’s a guide on some must have items to get your home fall ready.

FRESH BAKED TREATS Having the aroma of a fresh baked pie or homemade cinnamon rolls not only makes a sweet treat but is pleasing to the eyes. These baked goods are

MUMS

perfect for fall!

Fall isn’t truly fall without mums. A beautiful bouquet of mums with the vase decorated with burlap and twine will liven up wherever it’s placed.

DOORMAT Don’t forget to place your fall doormat at the front porch!

FRONT DOOR WREATH A fancy wreath made up of orange leaves, pine cones, and mini pumpkins will give your guests a

DECORATIVE PILLOWS Decorative pillows for fall will make the room feel

warm welcome!

more cozy and get everyone in the fall spirit!

PUMPKINS

SCENTED CANDLES

There are endless ways to decorate with pump-

Once the decorating is done, there is nothing I

kins! Whether it’s with glass pumpkins, painted

enjoy more than relaxing in the cozy room with fall

pumpkins, carved pumpkins, or just plain ol pump-

scented candles. Pecan pie, pumpkin pie, or apple

kins, you can’t go wrong!

and cinnamon are great options!

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This year, the yard sale with be on October 2nd from 7am to 12pm. Visit wesleyumc.net/yardsale for more information.

2 FALL FLEA MARKET FORT GORDON Barton Field

Get into the swing of fall at the Fall Festival! There will be children's activities, vendors, flea market, food, adult bev-

erages and so much more. Head over to Barton Field on Friday evening in your lederhosen and dirndl and enjoy Oktoberfest entertainment and delicious German food. The Flea Market will be on October 2nd from 9am - 2pm.

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2 32ND ANNUAL OLIVER HARDY FESTIVAL N Louisville St, Harlem, GA

The 32nd Annual Oliver Hardy Festival takes place in Harlem and celebrates the birthplace of Oliver Hardy. There will be a parade, opening ceremonies, plenty of vendors, wonderful food, the Laurel and Hardy museum will be open, and much more! Festival starts at 9am.

9, 23 NIGHTFALL TOUR WITH TWO DUDES 1 5th St Augusta, GA

Paddle with the Two Dudes up the Savannah River directly into the breathtaking Georgialina sunsets! When day turns

Amanda the Rabbit Local Children’s Book

The true story of an injured rabbit who is rescued and released. This book shares the healing message of how we can help wild animals but still let them be a part of their own natural world. Written by Angela Maskey | Illustrated by Bill Wood ISBN: 978-0-578-89492-8

Purchase online: amandatherabbit.com Part of the proceeds from sales of the book will be donated to Mission 22, supporting Vets in need of healing.

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to night, pull out the headlamps and glow sticks to light up the river "Two Dudes" style. For pricing and more information, visit twodudesandaboat.com.

23 13TH ANNUAL ROAD RASH AND CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER BY STREET & TRAIL MOTORSPORTS Street & Trail Motorsports

The 13th Annual Road Rash and Christmas in October is hosted by Street & Trail Motorsports. All proceeds

will go towards buying Christmas for a local family. There will be music, games, raffles, candy, food, inflatables, and more! Visit Street & Trail Motorsports on Facebook for more information.

23 2ND ANNUAL TRUNK OR TREAT PRESENTED BY VFW POST/AUX 12190 4290 Triangle Industrial Dr

Come and enjoy games, food, music, a cake-walk, a costume contest, and candy! All proceeds go to help with costs for VFW Post 12190 programs and support veterans in need locally. Admission is one canned good per person. Please avoid scary/gory costumes/decor. Teal pumpkin friendly! From 5-8pm.

23 GEORGIA MILITARY COLLEGE AUGUSTA TRUNK OR TREAT Georgia Military College

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Georgia Military College - Augusta is hosting a Trunk or Treat this year on October 23rd from 10am to 1pm.

30 TRUNK OR TREAT AT HEPHZIBAH BAPTIST CHURCH

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Hephzibah Baptist Church

Come to Hephzibah Baptist Church on October 30th for a Trunk or Treat! Vehicles will be lined up across their church campus and their church-goers will pass out candy. Visit hephzibahbaptist.org for more information.

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FOOD & WINE

local eats and treats Pizza Central Whatever you order, you can be sure of two things: You’ll have a great time, and you’ll never leave hungry. So, bring the kids in for some pizza and pasta! The Pie Hole Smallcakes Cupcakery Smallcakes Cupcakery bakes their gourmet cupcakes on-site daily using only the finest ingredients!

Once you get a taste of our pies, you will come back for more! The Pie Hole is Augusta’s only premier homemade sweet and savory pie destination.

Visit Smallcakes Cupcakery for a sweet treat! Willie Jewell’s Old School Bar-B-Q Back Paddle Brewing

Willie Jewell’s is the Fast Casual sister concept of the

Back Paddle Brewing is a veteran owned and oper-

71 year-old Southern Pit Bar-B-Q legend Bono’s Pit Bar-

ated craft brewery in the heart of Lincoln County, GA.

B-Q, and like Bono’s, Willie Jewell’s smokes all of their

Back Paddle takes pride in serving hand crafted beer and

BBQ the old-fashioned way, the low and slow method.

a food menu featuring farmers from across the CSRA. True farm to fork dining, without the pretentiousness.

Cantina Locale

Villa Europa

drinks! Bring some friends and enjoy live music from

Cantina Locale serves fresh Mexican food and fun This hidden gem, for almost 50 years, sits just 3

local musicians on their patio!

miles down from the Daniel Village airport at 3044 Deans Bridge Road. Serving up Gemuetlichkeit along-

TBonz

side family favorites from Germany, Italy and America.

TBonz Augusta ~36 years / TBonz Evans ~9 years. We

Join us for our one day “old villa style” Oktoberfest,

are a casual steakhouse known for our Certified Angus

Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 12pm with our good friends

Beef steaks and great customer service. Our success has

Terry and the Alpine Express. Visit us on social media

always been rooted in a simple formula - provide quality

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food that we are proud to bring to the table, give every customer who walks in our door courteous and respon-

Broad Street Bullies Grill

sive service, maintain consistency from day to day, year

Visit Broad Street Bullies Grill for some delicious

to year, store to store, and give back, on a daily basis, to

Hamburgers, Mac and Cheese, Loaded Potatoes, and

the communities that nurture us. It takes a tremendous

Famous Bully Fries! Open for lunch and dinner.

group effort, from an exceptional staff, to accomplish this.

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Local Eats and Treats Villa Europa

Broad Street Bullies Grill

Cantina Locale

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Willie Jewell’s Old School Bar-B-Q

Back Paddle Brewing

2856 WASHINGTON RD. AUGUSTA, GA 30909 (706)737-8325

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Pizza Central

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4460 WASHINGTON RD. #16 EVANS, GA 30809 (706)863-3332

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Tbonz Steakhouse

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