The Fifth Annual “Modern Mountain Measures" dinner was held on November 9 at Paulie's Fine Italian at 5 p.m. Paulie's is located at 915 Bridge Road, Charleston, WV 25314. Modern Mountain Measures is a three-course prix fixe dinner with drink that features new twists on classic recipes featured in the Junior League of Charleston’s cookbooks: Mountain Measures and Mountain Measures, A Second Serving. Chef Paul Smith hand-selected classic recipes from the Junior League of Charleston cookbooks to create a refined menu based on local favorites: APPETIZERS: Whipped feta spoons with preserves, bacon wrapped dates, and smoked salmon puff with fried capers DRINK: Signature sparkling cranberry SALAD: Local lettuces with roasted butternut squash, red & golden beets, feta, spiced pecans, & citrus vinaigrette

Inspired by: Beet Relish Salad, Mountain Measures P. 61, Mrs. J. Vann Carroll ENTREE: Sliced Denver steak, parmesan potato pave, seasons vegetables, & au poivre sauce

Inspired by: Steak Au Poivre, Mountain Measures P. 158, Mrs. Connie Carrico DESSERT: Apple cherry cobbler & Vanilla frozen cream

Inspired by: Apple Pecan Cobbler, Mountain Measures P. 340, Mrs. Frederick H. Morgan

The Junior League of Charleston, a nonprofit women’s volunteer organization, published two cookbooks in 1974 and 1984, respectively, to raise funds for its charitable efforts. One recipe, Shaker Lemon Pie, from the first cookbook features thinly sliced whole lemons and was featured in Southern Living.

Producing cookbooks featuring regional favorites and family recipes and was a common fundraiser for Junior League chapters across the country starting in the 1950s. As such, these cookbooks have become a cultural treasure that preserve the culinary heritage and community spirit of their respective regions.

Established in 1923, the Junior League of Charleston is a group of professional women dedicated to building a better community. Through volunteer service and project management opportunities, the group develops leadership skills, builds lasting relationships and strengthens the Charleston community. The Junior League of Charleston is a 501c3 organization and is part of one of the oldest, largest women’s volunteer organizations in the world.