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NOVEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER

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We Are Thankful WOW MIDTOWN. How can it be that we are already nearing the end of the year? The holidays will be here before we know it, and pretty soon we will be writing out our 2021 resolutions. Before everything gets crazy and we start shopping for all of the people on our gift list, we want to take this time to pause and reflect. This year has been a wonderful

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journey with all of you, and we are grateful that we get to create this magazine every month and connect with you and your family. Thank you for sharing your stories and for reading ours. Thank you for supporting the local businesses in our community, as without them, this magazine wouldn’t be possible. Thank you for the community service you do and for every time you recycle something or play a small part in keeping our city clean and thriving. We are so proud of where we live, and we know it wouldn’t be the same without each and every one of you. In this issue, we offer you the opportunity to reflect with us and spend some time being grateful for the people we have around us. Sure, planning a Thanksgiving dinner and traveling to see family can be stressful, and don’t worry, we’re here to help with some of the details. But don’t forget to look at each person around your

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INSIDE THE ISSUE NOVEMBER 2020

FEATURES 10 Your Dog Wants Things Back To Normal As Well 16 Pediatric Brain Foundation 22 PM Cocktails Made Easy by Craft Cocktails in a Can

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24 Gratitude for Health and Wellness in Difficult Times

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PATH TO REOPENING: COLONY SQUARE When North American Properties undertook a sweeping redevelopment project of Midtown’s Colony Square in 2016, it had no plans to think small. The developer wanted to turn an aging mixed-use complex at Peachtree and 14th Streets with lots of vacancies into “Midtown’s living room,” a lively mix of modern office space, hip restaurants and bars and open space. Mark Toro, Chairman of the Board

PIEDMONT PARK CONSERVANCY VIRTUAL EVENT

at North American Properties - Atlanta said office

Piedmont Park Conservancy hosted the Un-

occupancy has remained stable and they intro-

Party for Piedmont Park, the best event park

duced a creative short-term leasing program that

supporters did NOT attend featuring Grammy

allows employers to lease 3,000 to 20,000 square-

nominated artist Shawn Mullins and celebrity Chef

foot spaces for six to 18 months.

Ash Fulk, The Conservancy sought a virtual lineup that would both highlight the passion for Piedmont Park and entertain guests in a technology-fatigued world. The Conservancy packed in musical performances, cocktail and cooking demonstrations, park testimonials, a silent auction, DJ dance parties in just 60 minutes. The Un-Party event raised over $60,000 to benefit the Conservancy’s mission to preserve and enhance beautiful Piedmont Park.

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GIVING BACK ARTICLE WILLIAM CAMPBELL

Your Dog Wants Things Back To Normal As Well

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YOUR DOG WANTS THINGS BACK TO NORMAL AS WELL! Being a dog parent is not easy. And being a dog owner with a full-time job that requires you to go into

WE CAN ALL AGREE THAT WE ARE READY FOR OUR LIVES TO GET BACK TO NORMAL. AND OUR PETS ARE READY TOO!

an office daily can be a challenge. After spending 24x7 with your beloved pet since the COVID-19 lockdown began, you may find yourself asking, “what am I going to do with my fur baby while I’m at work?” Given that most dogs are very social animals that love being around people, the thought of you leaving your canine child home alone is disconcerting. If you are someone who works from home, you may not find yourself needing to address the issue that many others will be facing soon. At the same time, you have realized that your canine friend has become a little stir-crazy being only with you at home day-today. You know the look, while you are working at your desk daily, “please take me for a walk or to the park to play!” Yes, dogs are just like us, they long for activity and socialization. And it can be challenging caring for a pet in between back to back conference calls daily. In addition to the existing dog owners prior to the Covid-19 Pandemic, there are thousands of new pet moms and dads that have never crossed this bridge before. Having to care for a pet while working outside of the home. Pet shelters in major cities across the US have seen a major surge in adoptions since the initial Covid-19 lock down began earlier this year. It is wonderful that so many dogs now have forever homes, but it is concerning that some new dog owners may not realize the inherent needs of their new canine family member. There is also concern for the mental state of newly adopted dogs that have been getting unlimited attention and affection over the last few months. During that time, they became acclimated and comfortable in their new environment. Once their owner returns to work, they may possibly become depressed and lonely being left home alone for long hours. Regardless of whether you work out of the home or at home, the amount of time you will be able to spend with your dog once your routine gets back to normal could be challenging. The good news is that there are several options for your dog to get the exercise, socialization, and affection that they desire and need. CONTINUED >

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REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU WORK OUT OF THE HOME OR AT HOME, THE AMOUNT OF TIME YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SPEND WITH YOUR DOG ONCE YOUR ROUTINE GETS BACK TO NORMAL COULD BE CHALLENGING.

+ Set aside quality one-on-one time with your dog daily outside of the home. Take them for walk in the park, on a play date with another dog of similar temperament or provide them play time in a secure off-leash area such as a dog park. + Check with your office to see if it is pet friendly environment and will allow you to bring your dog to work with you one or more days a week. Of course, consideration should be given to how your dog will react in a new environment and around new people. + Explore finding and hiring a trustworthy and experienced Dog Walker to come into your home daily to take your dog out on walks while you are at work. This service can also be beneficial to those who work from home and find it hard to break away from their work.

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+ Enroll your dog in an experienced Doggie Daycare program that best meets

We can all agree that we are ready for our lives to

you and your dog’s needs. Be sure to ask what the ‘dog-to-staff’ ratio is at

get back to normal. And our pets are ready too! In the

any facility that you consider. Adequate staffing will ensure that your dog

meantime, there are a multitude of options available to

gets the proper socialization, exercise, and affection that they need. All the

you to help keep your dog happy and healthy. Whatever

while being kept safe!

your choice, your dog will indeed benefit from your

+ Consider enrolling your dog in an Agility course. An Agility course allows a dog

decision. And in the end, your bond with them will

to run through a course that involves passing over and through a variety of

strengthen. Now is the time to act on what is best for

obstacles. This challenges your dog's mind and body, strengthen their muscles,

you and your pet’s welfare!

improves coordination, increases endurance, and keeps them fit. Also, it is a great opportunity for further bonding with your dog.

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INSPIRED BY

ARTICLE SEAN O'KEEFE

RECENTLY PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR

tournament a virtual event and everyone

Foundation’s Butterfly Fund that works to

FOUNDATION (PBTF) HELD IT’S 16TH

swung into action. All the players began to

alleviate financial pressure on families so

ANNUAL CHARITY CLASSIC WHICH

work on what would become a live broad-

they can focus on the care of their child.

WAS HOSTED BY MARSH & MCLENNAN

cast cleverly designed to stay in touch with

Over the next series of months all of the

AGENCY SOUTHEAST REGION (MMA).

their friends and donors and to hopefully

stars aligned and the team began working

It was a great success but, it was not what

bring them a little closer. The Charity

diligently; everyone joined in helping and

it was supposed to be!

Classic Virtual Auction was an excuse for

the magic began to happen. The Marsh &

Way back at the beginning of 2020, this

everyone to gather together and to tell their

McLennan Agency effort was spearheaded

annual fundraising event was scheduled

stories, look back on where we have been,

by Peter Krause, President and CEO of the

as a golf tournament but, as you know,

our adventures, and remember that great-

company and co-host for the broadcast

this year has been everything but nor-

ness and generosity still exist, especially

fundraising event. Peter Krause has been

mal. Almost immediately the team at the

when incredible people come together

involved with the organization for years

Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation made

for a common good. That common good

and is a huge hearted man whose ongoing

the decision to pivot and make their golf

was and still is the Pediatric Brain Tumor

commitment to the Pediatric Brain Tumor

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P E D I AT R I C BRAIN F O U N DAT I O N Foundation is beyond belief. Peter is truly

and Chattanooga, Tennessee did an amaz-

Gina Pickett, a Marsh & McLennan Agency

a champion of this organization. Within the

ing job creating local staycation packages

employee, spirited the group as a part of her

Marsh & McLennan Agency there were

for the auction. The virtual auction included

personal commitment to the Pediatric Brain

countless volunteers from all over their

both a silent and live element, both were

Tumor Foundation. Gina kept everyone on

offices located around the Southeast United

super successful. The silent auction featured

task in the entire group. She single-hand-

States. Everyone banded together to help

everything from a very coveted VIP private

edly managed the time line and curated a

with donations and sponsorships, all work-

dinner donated by Chef Jamie Keating from

hugely successful auction with 100% per-

ing towards the common goals of increasing

Columbus, Georgia to an incredible week-

cent of the proceeds of that auction going

awareness of the organization and of course,

end in downtown Chattanooga complete

directly to the Butterfly Fund.

funding the Butterfly Fund for 2020!

with hotel stay, dinner, and tickets to all of the

The team at Marsh & McLennan Agency

There was an office blanket making social

city’s attractions. The live auction featured

also included Darenda Huguley and Debbie

group from the Lexington, Kentucky and

items such as a package from the Kimpton

Neff. This dynamic duo was responsible for

the teams of dedicated Marsh & McLennan

Seafire Resort in the Cayman Islands and

all public relations, marketing and graphic

Agency employees in Columbus, Georgia

a day at the races at Keenland, Kentucky.

design.

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THE PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION REFERS TO THE CHILDREN AFFECTED BY BRAIN TUMORS AS STARS.

and social media post was skillfully crafted to

Rounding out the production team from the

encourage as many employees to tune in and

Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation was the other

watch the broadcast. And tune in they did! The

co-host for the broadcast, Tammy Bates, National

Marsh & McLennan Agency employees tuned in

Director of Development and Heather Held, National

from across the country to learn more about the

Family Support Programs Manager. Working tire-

Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, their work

lessly, Tammy and Heather were able to bring all of

here in Atlanta and across the United States of

the pieces together. Scripts were written and rewrit-

America. They also had a chance to meet some

ten, graphics were changed, green screen back-

of the incredible families that they have helped

drops discussed, videos were edited, and the photo

over the years through their kindness.

collages were set to animation. Everything worked

The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation refers to

seamlessly because of the common goal and the

the children affected by brain tumors as STARS.

realization that from time to time in life, it really does

Let’s just say that on the night of the broadcast,

take a village to build a broadcast fundraiser!

the STARS were everywhere. Two incredible

So, my friends, there you have it. A simple

and inspiring STARS shared their unique stories

story of good people coming together, even in a

with everyone. Firstly, auction donor and STAR

time of such great uncertainty, to make a huge

Courtney filmed her segment for the broadcast

difference in the lives of others. Now that you

from her sewing room where she creates her

have had a little bit of the background behind the

own line of table cloths, pillows, table runners,

first and hopefully only Charity Classic Virtual

and placemats that were also offered at the

Auction Event to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor

auction that evening. Up next was STAR Aden,

Foundation, you need to know what happened.

an avid golfer who has participated in this event

The broadcast was successfully aired as sched-

before, happy to also be sharing his stories

uled. It went a little longer than was anticipated

with everyone. He and his father took the time

but the team successfully raised well in excess

to speak about how the Pediatric Brain Tumor

of $250,000 for the Butterfly Fund, guaranteeing

Foundation has helped them over the years of

its existence for another year and allowing for the

Aden’s treatment. Both Courtney and Aden’s

organization to continue its mission to help the

brought us into their own personal journey’s and

families impacted by pediatric brain tumors.

allowed the viewers at home to clearly see why

For more information about the Butterfly Fund,

the work of the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation

The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation or how to

is so important to so many!

become involved please go to curethekids.org

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THE APPROACHING HOLIDAY SEASON IS GOING TO BE QUITE DIFFERENT FROM ANY THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, HANUKKAH, OR KWANZAA THAT WE HAVE EVER SEEN BEFORE. Just because all of the gatherings will be small, it does not mean that they cannot be elegant. And, just because they are elegant, it does not mean that they have to be difficult! Everyone always frets over what drinks to serve. Post Meridiem; Midtown, Atlanta’s own craft cocktail in a can company has the perfect bar for all of your holiday parties. It is like having your own mixologist ready right when you need them! While we all love the holiday season, entertaining at home is wrought with pitfalls and typically serving a craft cocktail is too expensive. They are either too messy, or they take too long to make. Are they shaken or stirred? There are frankly just too many steps and who has the time anyway? Now close your eyes and just imagine your guests arriving to your holiday party and being greeted by a choice of either a classic Double Old Fashioned, a fanciful Hemmingway Daiquiri, a superb Mai Tai, a Lemongrass Vodka Gimlet, or even a delicious Margarita? Sounds impossible, right? Well not any longer; Post Meridiem has all of your holiday drinks ready for you and they are as easy as shaking up the cleverly designed, hyper-functional can of top shelf distilled spirits, imported liqueurs, and 100% real Juice and pouring them over ice. Imagine how delighted your guests will be! It is finally time to raise the bar, celebrate smarter, and elevate your holiday entertaining at the same time. So, sit back and relax, all you really need to do is grab some fancy ice cubes and a couple of nice glasses. Take the science out of entertaining and become the true holiday hero you always wanted to be. Just remember that you are just a garnish away from being the perfect holiday bartender. Join the craft cocktail resurgence and celebrate the holidays in style with a classic American cocktail!

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FINANCIAL BUZZ

G R AT I T U D E F O R H E A LT H A N D W E L L N E S S I N D I F F I C U LT T I M E S

ARTICLE RENEE WEESE

THERE IS NO DOUBT THAT 2020 WILL GO DOWN IN HISTORY

practicing gratitude helpful during a crisis, itâ€™s essential, because that

AS ONE OF THE MORE UNIQUELY CHALLENGING YEARS IN

is when we have the most to gain. The benefits of practicing grati-

OUR LIFETIMES, IN LARGE PART DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. The

tude are well-documented in the work of Emmons and others, and

degree of impact varies widely from person to person, but no one has

they include increasing joy, optimism, happiness and energy level, all

escaped unfazed. One of the time-honored tools for coping with worry

of which support a reduction in our levels of anxiety and stress. This

and adversity and for creating abundance in life is the recognition of

is, of course, good for your health, but what, you may ask, does being

what we have and the practice of expressing gratitude. Now more than

grateful have to do with your money?

ever, the intentional practice of being grateful is essential to our health and to our general well-being, including our financial well-being.

In her article How an Attitude of Gratitude Can Help Your Finances, available on www.thebalance.com, Miranda Marquit adeptly

It can be hard in difficult times to think in terms of being grateful,

describes research in three areas for which taking time to appreciate

especially when we donâ€™t feel grateful. Psychologist and world expert

what you have can help to improve how you manage money. These

on gratitude, R. A. Emmons points out that not only is intentionally

three are summarized here:

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+ Patience

When

Making

Financial

Decisions – Helps to get beyond “instant gratification” and to make more thoughtful decisions about spending and saving. + Promotes Generosity – Honest assessment of desire and ability to give creates better awareness of how you are spending. + Cultivates Contentment – Helps to decouple feelings of happiness from accumulating more stuff and to focus on more meaningful, satisfying goals. In short, by appreciating what we have, and not concentrating on what we don’t have, we build our “gratitude muscles” and remove ourselves from the instant gratification treadmill. Instead, as we uncover what’s most meaningful, we can focus on structuring our financial lives to live within our means and on establishing a path that leads to realizing our dreams. Much of the stress and pressure we feel about money can then be relieved.

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Here are some practical steps you can take to more fully practice being grateful and to reflect gratitude in your financial life: 1. Make Gratitude a Habit: Consistent gratefulness takes practice to cultivate. It takes a bit of time and effort on a regular basis, so pick a time each day, whether it’s first thing or at bedtime, to think about what you appreciate most. 2. Write It Down: Research has shown that expressing gratefulness in written form helps to solidify the positive effects. It’s also helpful to be able to refer to and review your record. 3. Extend Your Personal Version of Gratitude to Your Financial Plan: At least once in a lifetime, everyone should work with a professional to create a goals-based financial plan. Use your focus on the good things in life to better inform your goals. Work with an objective professional to make a plan or to review yours. 4. Understand and Use the Financial Tools Available to You: Every good financial plan includes personalized ways to make the most of your money. Whether it’s maximizing asset growth through savings and investment strategies, or minimizing taxes through effective planning and strategies, such as using Donor Advised Funds and other tax-advantaged tools for charitable giving, the right plan will reflect both your personal vision and a framework to make the most of your hard-earned dollars along the way.

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DIY

B R I N G I N G B AC K F R O N T P O R C H G AT H E R I N G S

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THIS TIME OF YEAR, I FIND MYSELF

game nights; this fall, I expect the changes

EXCITED FOR PREPARING OUR HOME

to continue and that we will be doing more

FOR THE CHILLY MONTHS AHEAD. Even

front porch chats rather than indoor cocktail

before the air gets crisp I get busy washing

hours. Whatever may come with the chilly air

air-conditioning then social distancing and

throw blankets, replacing worn out couch

I do know one thing…we still need people,

mask wearing but, whatever the reason, I

pillows and digging out those yummy smell-

and it can still be just as wonderful to gather

believe that we have a wonderful opportu-

ing candles. It makes me want to stock up on

together! The question that I’ve been asking

nity to bring back the front porch tradition

coffee and hot cocoa to share with friends

myself is “how can our family pivot with

into our modern reality. So, this fall, instead

when they gather in our home.

the times and continue to gather, visit with

of turning my attention into our living room, I

friends, meet for coffee, share dinners and

am looking to my front porch (and backyard)

celebrate in life milestones?”

in preparation for gathering with people

Although I am still inclined to do those things, this year is a bit different as the world of social distancing has changed our abilities

Priceless are the stories that our grand-

there. Here are a few of my ideas for creating

to gather with friends and family like we used

parents tell of the days when they would sit

an outdoor space to be used well into the

to. Much like this past summer where we did

on their front porch waving to neighbors and

cold winter months. You can also continue

more backyard pool hangouts and bike rides

visiting with friends. In those days front porch

to join me in the journey by following me at

instead of indoor dinner birthday parties and

sitting had more to do with the absence of

@silvertoothfarmhome.

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P U T T I N G T O G E T H E R YO U R G AT H E R I N G S PAC E …

“H e r e ’s t o

garage, a yard, a little corner under a tree. Pick a spot and plant some chairs there (6 feet apart these days). Our Adirondack Chairs are an old version from World Market, but any outdoor chair will do. If you have a covered space then don’t be

building your

afraid to pull out those indoor chairs too. It’s charming to see repurposed wooden dining room chairs sitting on a covered porch. Be creative!

own new memories with old

Somewhere to sit… Even if you don’t have a front porch, you might have a

Something to feel… Instantly give your outdoor space the feeling of indoors with an outdoor rug. It seriously changes everything by making the space like a living room! I get my budget friendly outdoor rugs from Boutique Rugs, but you can find

front porch

them at any price point. Include a pillow or blanket for warmth, and when the days get really cold a patio heater is a major bonus.

t r a d i t i o n s .” 3

Something to see… Bring on the layering of flowers, pumpkins or candles to bring the space to life! I like to work with different heights and textures (here I placed my chrysanthemums in bushel baskets from Hobby Lobby and placed them on stools to elevate them to eye level). The possibilities are endless so be creative and have fun!

Something to eat… Fill a basket with caramel apples on sticks, kettle corn in brown paper bags, coffee or tea in paper travel cups. I love using baskets and trays to easily transport items from my kitchen to the outdoor space. Keep it practical. If your porch is covered then everything can live outside all season long. If your gathering place is open to the elements then designate a spot indoors, such as a corner in your coat closet, to store your outdoor pillows and blanket on those dewy nights and rainy days. Then, you’ll always know where they are when it’s time to pull them out as friends come by. Here’s to building your own new memories with old front porch traditions!

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DRIVER’S NOTEBOOK

2020 Lincoln Corsair AWD Reserve

Family-Friendly Vehicles

TWO SOLID CHOICES FOR A FAM ROAD TRIP

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TO SIMPLY WOOSAH, GET SOME FRESH AIR AND EXPLORE SOUNDS LIKE A GOOD IDEA ESPECIALLY DURING THE HOLIDAYS. Here are some impressive autos a family of four or more will enjoy hitting the road in. Safe travels!

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2020 BUICK ENCORE GX ESSENCE

and in 2020 they prove to stay relevant in style, tech-

Buick has done a commendable job addressing the

nology, and elegance with the all-new Corsair small

compact SUV market by attractively refining the Encore

luxury SUV. While a responsive turbocharged 2.0-liter

inside and out in 2020. They also generously provide a

heart, 8-speed transmission, five drive modes, mar-

plethora of advanced safety features, 18-inch wheels,

ket-leading safety rankings, a cloudlike ride and curvy

extensive LED lighting, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto

exterior gratefully come standard, numerous options are

integration and ECOTEC 1.3-liter turbo engine with a

available to upgrade this automobile. The Reserve trim

punchy response. One the major draws is the exceed-

flaunts a 2.3-liter turbocharged I-4 engine peaking at

ingly popular Alexa Built-In functionality as an infor-

280 horsepower and panoramic vista roof with a power

mative driving companion without giving up a seat in

shade. The Lincoln Co-Pilot360 Plus package with a

Encore’s already roomy cabin. Coming in three trims, the

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CULINARY CREATIONS

Old Fashioned Apple Cake A RECIPE THAT CAN COMFORT GENERATIONS

DURING A BREEZY FALL DAY, NOTHING IS QUITE AS COMFORTING AS A RECIPE STRAIGHT FROM YOUR MOTHER’S COOKBOOK. With fresh apple slices, cinnamon spice, and everything nice, you’re going to want to add this recipe to your fall food arsenal! INGREDIENTS Cake: + 2 cups sugar + 1 cup oleo (from original recipe) or 1 cup butter + 2 eggs + 2 tsp. soda + 3 cups flour + 1/4 tsp. salt + 6 large apples (peeled and diced) + 1 cup nuts (optional) + 1/2 tsp. cinnamon + 2 tsp. vanilla Beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Afterwards, beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients and add to creamed mixture. Fold in apples and nuts. Sauce: + 1 1/2 cups brown sugar + 1 1/2 cups cream + 4 tbsp. butter + 1 tsp vanilla + 2 tbsp. cornstarch DIRECTIONS Combine brown sugar and cornstarch and mix. Add cream, butter and vanilla. Cook in microwave on medium power for 9 to 10 minutes, stirring often. Spoon the caramel sauce over warm pieces

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