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Calysta Christine Will
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Letter From the Editor

Hello!

This time of year always reminds me of my loved ones and I often find myself reflecting on
all the blessings I have in my life. I find it easier to curl up and take some time to relax in the
winter. There are days when I have a list of things to get done and suddenly Im sitting on the
couch with my feet up with my dog in my lap, and to be honest, Im prefectly okay with it.
Winter is one of my favorite seasons and I hope you enjoy it more after flipping through this
seasons issue. We hope to inspire you this winter with warmth and ideas for a cozy home!
This year we wanted to take you to the woods to create a more nature-focused and peaceful
experience. We found our inspiration in warm colors, natural woods, and heart-warming
stories.
So curl up on the couch, grab something warm to drink and enjoy this issue of Seasons:
Winter Woods Edition.

Sincerely,

Calysta Will
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Contents
Features
December 2014

4 Home is Where the


Kitchen Is

7 Warm Up for Winter


9 Readers Favorites

I want my home to bring warmth and comfort during the winter season.
A soft place to land is what I strive to create.
- JoeyLauren Kae, designer

Photo by: Alina Crowley


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Heart of the Home

Home is Where the Kitchen Is

Angelo Gargano and wife, Maria talk about their


experience of migrating to the United States and how
their kitchen has always been the heart of their home
and the glue that helps keep their family together.

The kitchen is where we come together to be a
family enjoy each others company, said Gargano.


As the war progressed, Bagheria became
increasingly dangerous and many people in the area
struggled with poverty, which only made matters
worse. Families had to live minimally and stretch everything they had, especially food.


I used to have to fight other kids to keep them
from stealing from my cart while traveling to the mar

Angelo Gargano grew up in war torn Sicily where ket. They used to stand in the middle of the road with
the sound of gun shots and exploding bombs were com- guns and demand that we give them what we had, said
monly heard on a regular basis.
Gargano.

Angelo was born in Bagheria Sicily in June of
1927 and lived on a lemon farm that his family owned.
From a young age, Angelo learned about the hard work
it took just to put a meal on the table. As a young boy he
helped harvest lemons and bring them to a local market
outside of Palermo to be sold.


Sicilians also became creative with the meals
they made because many ingredients were too expensive for the average family.


Angelo left Sicily in 1949 leaving his wife now
of almost 62 years. Maria left before Angelo with her
mother and sister to get away from the harsh living

We had a donkey named Nino and I would take conditions created by the war. After more than a year
him to the market with the wagon full of lemons to sell for of separation they finally reunited in New York and
my family every day, said Gargano.
married in 1953.

Heart of the Home

HOME IS WHERE THE KITCHEN IS




Maria Gargano was also born in Bagheria, Sicily in 1930 and came from a family of police officers and seamstresses. She spent much of her live raising her four sons, Antonio, Giuseppe, Rosario, and
Stefano.

At the age of 20, she began working as a seamstress for Davids Bridal soon after arriving in the
United States. Angelo and Maria also owned several successful pizza restaurants in New York and Chicago. The Garganos used the same recipes they learned from their parents growing up. A little bit of their
family was in everything they made.

All of their restaurants have been sold or
closed except for their son
Joe who opened his own
pizza place in 2011 in Vernon Hills, Ill.

Food was always
an important part of our
life, it brought us together,
often times in the kitchen
where we all cooked together and spent time talking
about our days, said Maria.

The kitchen,
whether it be in Sicily,
New York, or Chicago has
been the center of their
home.

It can be difficult to get everyone together especially as my children and grandchildren have grown
older. Sharing a meal is a time where we can pause and focus on our family, said Angelo. It has served as a
space to gather and share conversation with one another.

Angleo and Maria have four children, six grandchilren, and one great grand daughter so their
house is rarely empty. With a large growing family, it has never been more important to spend time together.

Heart of the Home

HOME IS WHERE THE KITCHEN IS




The Garganos have kept some traditions and recipes from Sicily that they have continued to share
with their grandchildren and now, great grandchild.

Every year on Christmas Eve we have fish for dinner and I make sfinges, which are balls of fried
dough covered in honey and powdered sugar, said Maria.

They are also called Zeppoles in different areas throughout Italy and are commonly served for Italian holidays. These are some traditions they inherited from their parents and grew up with in Bagheria.

On any given Sunday, the Garganos can be found cooking and eating dinner together as it is a
regular occurrence. After a large
meal and some time to relax, fruit
or some kind of dessert is served a
long with coffee.

For the Garganos, the kitchen


is what gives their home life and
without it, spending time together may not have been the same.
Cooking together and sharing a
meal allows their family to maintain a strong relationship and
closeness with one another.

The kitchen is where they are


allowed to temporarily put the
world on pause, replenish, and focus on the people closest to them.

The kitchen is their silver lining, their safe space, and heart of their family and home.


We hope our children, for generations, will share the same traditions that we have and know that
they can always find love in the kitchen, said Maria.

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Your Home

Warm Up for Winter!




other and lover of all things winter, Tracy Will shares some ideas about how she warms her
home up for the winter season with simple items that are sure to help you get ready to brave the cold.

Im always looking for new easy ways to stay warm in the winter. Its one of my favorite times of year
because I can cozy up on the couch with a
cup of coffee and read my favorite book, said
Will.
Tracy Will was born in Berwyn, Ill and
has lived in several states that experience
cold winters. She grew up in a low income
family who traveled a lot because of her
parents trucking business. With a new
house, came new ideas and from a young
age she learned to be creative and come up
with different ways to stay warm.
When I was 10 years-old we moved into
a house for a short time, with no heat. Before
going to school in the morning, I would ask
my mom to turn on the oven and leave the
door open so my brother and I could stand
by it while we waited for the bus, said Will.
When temperatures began to get low,
especially at night, she would layer on pajamas and pile up blankets on her bed. It really helped to have a cup hot chocolate before
bed too. It brought my internal temperature
up and helped me fall asleep, said Will.

Today, she still incorporates some of


the same ideas as well as some other ideas.
Looking around her home you can find
large fluffy pillows on the couch, several blankets, books on the coffee table, and plenty of candles. Even though candles dont exactly heat up a
room, they can create a warm, comfortable environment. She likes to bake cookies and breads to share with
friends and family as well.

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long with creative ways to stay warm, Tracy is always looking to change things up in her home,
whether it is the placement of her furniture, something new to hang on the
wall, or the colors on her walls.

I like to play with new colors and
patterns and often find myself gravitating
towards warmer, deeper colors. Its amazing what a pop of color on an accent wall
can do, said Will. Luckily she has more
than enough sets of hands to help her
out.

To me, warmth isnt only what
you fill your home with, its who you fill
your home with, said Will.

As the mother of five children,
one dog, and the grandmother of two
young boys, there are plenty of people
to not only help her out with her ever
changing ideas but to keep the house
cozy.

When everyone is home, they
enjoy watching movies together, catching up with one another, and playing
games.

From candles, pillows, blankets,
and warm drinks to friends and family,
there are many simple ways to get warm
and turn a house into a home for winter.

I think winter can be a rather harsh season but its the little things that make a big difference. Sometimes all
you need is a blanket, something warm to drink or eat, and loved ones to make it much more enjoyable, said Will.
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Readers
Favorites
We wanted to hear from you, and we did! Readers share their favorite
parts about the winter season.

I love wathcing Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade, and home


cooked meals. - Joey Lauren Jiracek
My favorite part about winter is playing outside in the snow with
my litter sister, making hot chocolate, and sitting by the fireplace.
I also like watching holiday movies and spending time with friends
and family. -Brian Hanik

The day after Thanksgiving, my sisters and I have a Christmas


movie marathon to kick off the holiday season. - Dana Gleason
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