FEATURED LOCAL BUSINESS: METRO MODERN
If you have been to my office in the west end of Richmond, then you have probably noticed it is not decorated like other law firms. You will not find any of the big, heavy, dark-wood pieces of furniture typically found in law offices. Instead, you will find vintage mid-century modern furniture and art, most of which is from the 1960s. As I was furnishing my office in 2010, I decided to go modern mainly because the furniture is smaller and more streamlined, which allows for more open floor space than traditional office furniture. Besides, at the time, I was a junkie of “Mad Men” and I loved the look. I shopped around and discovered a little store in Richmond on Cary Street, near the corner of Meadow and Cary, called Metro Modern. (Go to MetroModern.biz to check it out.) There, I met store owners Sally and David Ramert. Sally and David really took an interest in what I was doing in my new space, and they took the time to educate
me about the mid-century look. As a result, I bought most of my furniture from them and, in the process, became a genuine collector of mid-century furniture and art. Not only that, but I also got two great friends as part of the deal. Sally and David were natives of San Diego by way of Chicago. When they came to Richmond, they brought their Southern California eye for mid-century (think Palm Springs) and, in the process, offered something unique. It did not take me long to realize they were kind of a Renaissance
couple with many wide-ranging interests. David unfortunately passed in 2015. Since then, Sally, a former art history teacher with an eye for decorating, has continued to successfully operate Metro Modern on her own. She is great at finding the rare and unusual. For example, one of the items she found, which I cannot wait to move into my new office, is a vintage 1960s Florence Knoll executive table desk, pictured here. If you are a “Mad Men” junkie like me, then you will recognize it as Roger Sterling’s desk from Season 7, the last of the series.
The next time you are near Meadow and Cary, make sure to drop in and tell Sally hello and that I sent you. You won’t be disappointed with your visit!
PALEO SAUSAGE FRITTATA
SUDOKU
Bacon may be a paleo favorite for breakfast, but this hearty sausage meal can be enjoyed any time of day and is the perfect way to mix things up!
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS
1. In a large ovenproof skillet, heat coconut oil over medium heat. 2. Crumble sausage into the skillet and cook until browned. 3. Add sweet potato and cook until tender. 4. Add green onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes. 5. Spread this mixture evenly throughout the skillet. Pour eggs over mixture and sprinkle black pepper over top. 6. Cook without stirring for 3 minutes or until bubbly. 7. Transfer skillet to oven and cook under broiler on low until frittata is cooked through.
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3 tbsp coconut oil
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1 lb mild Italian sausage
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1 medium sweet potato, peeled and grated
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4 green onions, diced
SOLUT ION
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10 eggs, whisked
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Black pepper, to taste
Inspired by SarahFragoso.com
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