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goodeats Shellie’s SPAGHETTI CARBONARA Ingredients: 2 tablespoons salt 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter 6 to 8 ounces pancetta (see note), chopped 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1 pound spaghetti 4 large eggs, at room temperature 1¼ cups grated good Parmesan cheese (ParmigianoReggiano or Grana Padano) Freshly ground black pepper ½ to ¾ cup frozen baby peas, thawed

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Preparation: Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat and add the salt.

Meanwhile, place the olive oil or butter, pancetta and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook until the pancetta renders its fat but is not crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and discard the garlic cloves. Do not drain the fat from the skillet.

When the water is boiling, add the spaghetti and stir to separate the pasta SAVE THE DAY strands. Reduce the heat to medium and let the spaghetti NOTE: Pancetta is Italian bacon, and you cook at a simmer until al can find it at delis that dente, 6 to 7 minutes. specialize in Italian While the spaghetti ingredients. Or, as a cooks, break the eggs into a money saver, omit the large shallow serving bowl and whisk until the yolks and pancetta and use thicksliced bacon. whites are just combined.

Add 1 cup of the Parmesan cheese, the cooled pancetta and drippings and a generous grinding of pepper.

When the spaghetti has cooked, drain it, setting aside ¼ cup of the pasta cooking water, and add the spaghetti to the bowl with the egg mixture. Toss the spaghetti until the egg sauce cooks and the pasta is well-coated. Add enough of the reserved pasta water as needed so the strands of spaghetti do not stick together. Fold in the peas.

Serve the spaghetti at once with the remaining ¼ cup of Parmesan on the side for sprinkling on top.

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Anne Byrn, the ‘Cake Mix Doctor,’ shares friends’ favorite go-to recipes

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By KATIE VANBRACKLE

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nne Byrn grew up in the South, working as food editor at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution for 15 years before making a name for herself as the “Cake Mix Doctor” with a popular series of cookbooks and her own line of all-natural cake mixes.

Byrn visited the Gwinnett Public Library in Norcross recently, on a book tour for her latest cookbook, “Anne Byrn Saves the Day.” Byrn says the idea for the book came to her while swapping recipes with friends after a late afternoon tennis game.

“We all have one or two recipes that people know us for. The ones we depend on for last-minute dinner parties, baby showers or book club potlucks,” she said.

“I thought it would be interesting and helpful to gather up my friends’ and relatives’ favorite go-to recipes and share them.”

With Super Bowl parties right around the corner, here are four recipes from “Anne Byrn Saves the Day” that may become your new go-to favorites.

Ingredients: 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mild cheddar cheese blend 8 tablespoons (1 stick) lightly salted butter, at room temperature 1 cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco or Frank’s RedHot 1 clove garlic, minced, or a dash of granulated garlic 1 jar (5¾ ounces) pimiento-stuffed green olives (about 48 olives) Preparation: Place the cheese blend and butter in a large bowl and blend with an electric mixer on low speed until just combined. Add the flour, hot pepper sauce and garlic.

Blend on low speed until just combined, about 15 seconds.

Increase the speed to medium and blend until smooth, 30 to 45 seconds more. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough until firm, about 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Break off a 1-inch piece of dough and tuck a stuffed olive into it, then roll the dough between your palms so that it completely covers the olive. Place the olivette on a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough and olives, placing them 1 inch apart on the baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake the olivettes until they are golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer the olivettes to a wire rack and let cool for about 10 minutes, then serve.

Makes 4 dozen.

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getting to know her

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Jessica Gill, Georgia Aquarium diver

By KATIE VANBRACKLE

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essica Gill of Milton, 25, holds a bachelor’s degree in science and marine biology from Auburn University and currently spends her days swimming with whale sharks and Manta rays as part of the Georgia Aquarium’s Dive Immersion Program. Diving with “gentle giants” may be routine for Jessica, but she never loses her sense of awe and wonder.

When did you begin diving?

I received my dive master certification when I was a student at Auburn University. Auburn has a field station on Dauphin Island, Alabama, and during the summers we would dive and do research there. I also took trips with my professors to the Florida Keys to conduct coral reef research.

What was it like to dive in the ocean for the first time?

My first dive was in Panama City, Florida during really rough seas, so it was not a fun experience; but my second dive was amazing. We dove at night, which is kind of eerie and definitely gets your heart pumping. We had flashlights, but you couldn’t see very far in front of you at all. We were over a shipwreck and saw an octopus among other things. What I remember most was the bioluminescence in the water that night. My friend and I turned off our lights so we could watch the glow as we exhaled and sent streams of bubbles through the water.

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Northside Woman: Why did you decide to pursue a degree in marine biology?

Jessica: Two of my favorite things in the world are animals and the ocean, so I decided to put the two together. My initial goal was to conduct field research out in the ocean on sharks. So many people are afraid of sharks because they don’t understand them. I wanted to help debunk those fears and help educate people – teach them why sharks do the things they do.

Describe your favorite dive.

After college, I spent time in the British Virgin Islands working as a dive master on a charter yacht. We would pick up guests in Tortola and hop around from island to island. Once, as we were diving near St. John, I noticed a large stingray half-hidden in the sand on the ocean floor, not moving, but watching us. It didn’t leave as I inched closer, and eventually I began gently brushing sand away from its back. I hung out with that stingray for half an hour and when I swam away, he swam with me for a bit.

When did you apply for a job at the Georgia Aquarium?

I volunteered at the aquarium for a year first, working the floor, talking to guests and answering questions about the animals and their habitats. About a year ago, I was hired to join the Dive Immersion Team. We take guests diving and swimming with the whale sharks and Manta rays as part of the “Journey with Gentle Giants” experience.

What was it like to dive in the Ocean Voyager exhibit for the first time?

Totally overwhelming! There were so many things to see – I was like a kid in a candy shop. Our group safety leader had to tell me repeatedly to stay with the group, because I would get lost in watching all the creatures around me and lose all track of time. That still happens, actually!

What are your favorite creatures in the exhibit?

The four whale sharks, Alice, Trixie, Yushan and Taroko, are the stars, obviously. They are just such massive creatures, the largest fish in the world. It’s like swimming with dinosaurs, or maybe a big school bus. Their eyes are on the sides of their head, which can be as much as four feet wide, so you have to make sure you are not swimming directly in front of them, because they can’t see you! My

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getting to know her

▼ GETTING TO KNOW, Continued from Page 8 very favorite creature, though, is Tallulah, a huge Manta ray. She’s about 12 feet wingtip to wingtip and is so graceful and beautiful in the water. Tallulah will come play at times, doing loops above my head or swimming just inches away from me.

Tell us about the Veteran Immersion Program.

The Veteran Immersion Program is amazing and quickly growing. We offer diving or swimming opportunities to Gold Star military families who have lost a loved one, Purple Heart recipients who were wounded in action and to Wounded Warriors who suffer from physical disabilities or mental challenges such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Many of the veterans with severe PTSD are tense when they first arrive and won’t speak to anyone, but being in the water with the “gentle giants” relaxes and comforts them. All they have to do is concentrate on their breathing. When they come out of the water, they are smiling and talking. One woman told me it was the first time she can remember being so anxiety-free. On days like that, my work doesn’t feel like a job at all. It’s very rewarding to help those who have served our country.

Do you lead dives for the handicapped as well?

Yes, all of us on the dive team are trained by the Handicapped Scuba Association. We are taught to lead paraplegics, quadriplegics, even the blind. One woman who was blind dove with us two or three times. She liked to feel the glass walls, the rocks, the sand on the bottom, the rush of water through the filtration system. She developed hand signals and could tell me by a press on my arm whenever a whale shark was nearby. She could sense it in the water. When I was being trained to dive with the blind, I wore a blackout mask and was led through the water by my instructor. It was a completely different experience.

KATIE VANBRACKLE/STAFF

What will be your next career step?

I would enjoy moving into more of a research role with the aquarium, through scientific diving opportunities. But working with the Veterans Immersion Program has also opened my eyes to the world of recreational therapy. At some point, I might consider going back to school to study occupational or recreational therapy, with the goal of helping veterans. ■

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Author Jonathan Odell.

The maids in the novel understood in their bones what Rosa Parks had done – and they knew it wasn’t because her feet were tired, but, as a woman, she was sick and tired of being beaten down and deprived of basic respect.”

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uthor Jonathan Odell is doing something unique to the publishing world. His first novel is being reissued with a new title and a new publisher, to the delight of readers everywhere.

“After the success of my second novel, ‘The Healing,’ Maiden Lane Press was convinced that Hazel and Vida deserved to reach a larger audience, in a revised edition,” said Odell. “I enthusiastically agreed to the project. Do-overs may be common in kids’ games, but they are extremely rare in the world of publishing. “‘Miss Hazel’ is a couple of hundred pages leaner and has been restructured to make it move more logically. There is less backstory and side-story,” he said.

“The goal of this version was to tighten, intensify and deepen the relationship between two major characters, Vida and Hazel. Anything that distracted from that focus was condensed or eliminated completely. I believe the result is a richer, more directed and fast-flowing read.”

“Miss Hazel and the Rosa Parks League” is being reissued on Feb. 4, Rosa Parks’ birthday and nearly 60 years since the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Despite not appearing as a character in the book, Rosa Parks is central to the story. When word gets out about what Parks is doing over the state line in Alabama, her example inspires a group of maids in Delphi, Mississippi, to take radical actions. Like poor working black women across the country, they strongly identify with Parks. Her symbolic presence courses throughout the narrative of the novel.

“Unfortunately, 102 years after her birth, Rosa Parks is still an enigma,” Odell said.

“She is easier for us to swallow as a simple, humble woman whose feet were tired. We don’t learn about her NAACP activism, her ferocity, her refusal to stay in her place as not only a black person but as a woman.

“To a large degree, it was her radical feminism that charged the movement,” he said.

“The best-kept secret of the Civil Rights heroes in Mississippi is that most of the heroes were women, and many were bawdy, earthy and fierce and couldn’t be controlled by a movement that wanted to be seen as acceptable to White America.

“The maids in the novel understood in their bones what Rosa Parks had done,” Odell said. “And they knew it wasn’t because her feet were tired, but, as a woman, she was sick and tired of being beaten down and deprived of basic respect.”

Hazel and Vida are two young mothers, one white and one black, who are the central characters in “Miss Hazel and the Rosa Park League.” Odell admits, much to his family’s horror, that a lot of the book is drawn from his early life experience, growing up in Mississippi.

“Vida represented Velner, a black lady my parents hired to take care of me and my brothers when my mother took a job,” he said. “I hated Velner, and Velner hated me.

“Hazel is definitely my mother. When I began the book, I was going through therapy and beginning to understand my family’s dysfunction,” he said. “When I finally let go of my agenda of trying to justify my resentment, I fell in love with both women. By letting go of the need to explain my mother, I discovered her. Writing the book served as an avenue for reconciliation with my family.”

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Rosa Parks, with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the background, circa 1955.

While Odell may be writing from what he knows of the Deep South of his childhood, his creative process is a journey of discovery.

“For me to keep my enthusiasm and creative energy focused for the five or so years that it takes to write a novel, I find it essential to be writing about what fascinates me, what consumes me, what expands me,” he said.

“Even though the book deals with race, it’s also about friendship, marriage, family, feminism, grieving the loss of children, redemption and even a little spirituality thrown in because I’m a Southerner and I can’t get away from it,” he said.

“What I didn’t know before I began this book was that Rosa Parks did much more than not stand up,” said Odell. “Most of her story has been toned down for public consumption or completely forgotten. But the maids knew different.

Rosa Parks was a trouble-making woman. That’s what the maids love about her.”

– Jonathan Odell

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BeingHerself Bridget O’Donnell starts conversation of hope and inspiration about recovering from eating disorders

Bridget and Susan O'Donnell

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ridget O’Donnell, a soft spoken sophomore at Lambert High School in Cumming, Georgia, has a story to tell and she’s not afraid to talk about the hard stuff. Today Bridget spends her time running track, playing soccer and spending time with friends or her parents Susan and Tim and her older brother and sister.

But only four years ago, she faced the horrible descent into anorexia and the difficult journey toward recovery.

“People think eating disorders are a choice,” Bridget explained. “They think you just choose to stop eating. But it’s not really so much about the physical. It’s mental. It’s a constant war with yourself.”

Bridget’s mom, Susan O’Donnell agrees.

“Anorexia is a symptom of a state of mind,” Susan said. “For Bridget, the struggle began in seventh grade, but we chalked it up to the typical teenage kinds of things. Her siblings were moving into new phases in their lives.

Her sister left for college and then her brother started high school, leaving Bridget alone in middle school and feeling anxious.

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had always provided stability, were changing and less predictable,” she said. “She also faced changes in her childhood friendships as the girls began to gravitate toward different groups according to their interests and activities. Everyone seemed to know where they fit, but Bridget felt uncertain. She began to obsessively compare herself to others and felt she always came up short.”

Bridget also remembers that time in her life when everything changed.

“At school, we watched a video about eating disorders, and I thought it was awful,” she said. “I thought how could you do that to yourself? And then everything changed and I started obsessing and comparing myself. It was just a few months and I was that girl.”

Susan said the changes in Bridget were gradual.

“The changes we first saw weren’t in Bridget’s weight, but in her personality,” Susan said. “She became withdrawn, manipulative, depressed and belligerent. She would eat in front of us, but was a master of deception when we weren’t watching. She was skipping meals or severely limiting her food and exercising to excess.

She began to have a hard time getting up and was often late for school. She started complaining of stomach aches all the time. That’s when we went to see our pediatrician.”

People think eating disorders are a choice.

They think you just choose to stop eating.

But it’s not really so much about the physical.

It’s mental. It’s a constant war with yourself.

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Most of Bridget’s meals weren’t with her family anymore due to busy schedules, and so her condition was fast deteriorating by the time she was diagnosed with an eating disorder.

Susan has advice for parents.

“If you have suspicions, don’t wait. Days count,” she said. “Call ahead to your physician with your concerns so the conversation happens before your appointment, so you’re taken seriously and everyone comes to the appointment prepared.”

Bridget’s activities were restricted as she and her family focused on improving her eating. Susan took her to the Atlanta Center for Eating Disorders (ACE) for an evaluation where they recommended she start treatment.

But this meant daily trips to the center, which would take Bridget out of school. Bridget was able to talk Susan out of making her go to the center. Within weeks, a followup appointment revealed Bridget’s condition required hospitalization. For two-and-a-half weeks, Bridget was at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) where she continued to deteriorate physically and mentally struggled with suicidal thoughts. At this point, she was transferred to the women’s eating disorder wing at Ridgeview Institute, where she remained for two months.

It seemed to be a turning point.

Going into eighth grade, Bridget seemed to be doing well and made the decision to come off her medication. It was a mistake.

“We relaxed and she relapsed,” Susan said. “It happened so fast. It was terrifying.”

ACE recommended she go to a residential treatment center. Bridget’s parents found Veritas Collaborative in Durham, North Carolina, a program that specializes in adolescent disorders. The focus was on emotion

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▼ SHE'RO, Continued from Page 14 regulation, something Bridget felt really made a difference in her recovery. Therapists guided her through exercises to help her focus not on where she was failing or needed to change, but on the idea that everyone is on their own journey. It’s a process, learning to take her time and find what works from one day to the next.

“Talking to others with eating disorders was the

biggest relief,” Bridget said. She is gentle, but there is purpose in her voice.

“The program included yoga, art, movement and culinary classes,” she said. “We learned about mindfulness, being in the moment, skills for dealing with anxiety.”

Both Bridget and Susan recall that time apart as difficult, but hopeful.

“The Veritas program is hours away from our home, but family-oriented,” said Susan. “They wanted us involved. On weekends, we often participated in family therapy. We’d struggled to understand or find ways to help.

“It was difficult when we tried to find activities we could enjoy as a family that didn’t center on food. My older kids withdrew from the situation, afraid for Bridget and confused by what she was doing to herself,” she said.

“When we tried to encourage them to spend time with her, to show support, it often made things worse instead of better. Veritas helped us learn to reconnect with one another.”

After four months, Bridget was able to go home and return to school for her freshman year. Now she’s starting a conversation, beginning with a video about the possibility of recovering from eating disorders that she recorded for her video broadcasting class. It features many of the other young women she’s met along her journey. She wants others to know there’s hope.

“I remember thinking this was just how I was going to be and there was nothing I could do about it,” Bridget said.

“Then, when I went into treatment, I hoped it would just click one day and everything would be alright. But that’s not how it is.

“You have to put a lot of effort into yourself and your recovery,” she said. “You have to go through the pain, the

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hard time. But if you put forth the effort yourself, it will get better. You will get better.”

Susan, too, feels the need for action.

“Once we started talking about what we’d been through, we were amazed at how many kids in Bridget’s social circles were in therapy for various reasons,” she said.

“We realized our large schools may be less than prepared to support families like ours. It’s a battle for every child with an eating disorder and every family trying to support them mentally and physically while keeping them from falling behind or through the cracks.

“I feel it’s important to advocate for our kids as they face these stressors in our culture, to move away from the stigma of treatment, whether it’s therapy or stabilizing medications,” Susan said. “First, being aware and second, being open can make all the difference. Therapy or drugs may not be for life, but they can certainly save one.”

“I’m hopeful now,” Bridget shared. “It’s been a lot, but I’m happier, stronger. It’s easier to finally just be myself, and that’s the best part.” ■

To learn more, the O’Donnell family recommends: • You can watch Bridget’s video on recovering from eating disorders at http://youtu.be/SzbIp7DLAOA. • Atlanta Center for Eating Disorders, www.eatingdisorders.com. Affiliated therapists include Julie Orr, 770-458-8711, ext. 217, and Rachel Rose, 770-458-8711, ext. 211.

• National Eating Disorders Association, www.nationaleatingdisorders.org.

• “Brave Girl Eating” by Harriette Brown • “Teach Your Children Well” by Madeline Levine • Links to books, articles and blogs written by • experts at www.bulimia.com and www.newharbinger.com.

• Atlanta Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Norcross • Ray of Hope Counseling Services in Suwanee • Healthy Eating and Weight Support at Emory University, Dr. Erin Jones, 404-805-6008.

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you are always wearing a fresh new pair of socks, consider subscribing to a monthly sock service such as www.nicelaundry. com. The socks are fresh, functional, fun and always a monthly surprise in your mailbox. This company also offers a free recycling program. Just return your old socks in any condition in the mailer your order came in with the prepaid shipping label. Socks are graded and, depending on condition, are either shipped to areas in need or repurposed as textile or shredded for other items such as home insulation.

Your feet will feel fresh and you will be saving the planet at the same time.

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he short answer is, “Yes!” Many cotton items that we wear next to our skin have a shorter life span than say, outerwear items made from heavier and more durable fabrics.

Replace your socks every six months.

After many washings and wearings, the elastic just doesn’t function as well as it should. Hems start to fray and colors are not as true as they used to be. To ensure

Replace your underwear every six months.

The average woman’s underwear drawer is overflowing with ill-fitting, old undergarments. Do yourself a favor this year and replace your old collection with 15 fresh pairs of the type of underwear you wear every day. Add three to five pairs of the type of underwear you use when

Don’t Miss a Beat

Take control of your hearing and your life Hearing loss and balance disorders are not just age-related. Other medical conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, infection, and primary disorders of the ear can be the cause.

If left untreated, people with hearing loss are up to five times more likely to suffer from dementia.

Studies have shown that hearing amplification can drastically improve patients’ quality of life.

you workout, and a couple of foundation garments if you use them for special occasions or when you need a little more control. Confidence begins with a fresh pair of underwear!

Replace your bras every six months.

The elastic and cup materials tend to deteriorate with frequent washings, perspiration and body oils.

If you have lost or gained at least 10 to 15 pounds since the last time you had a professional bra fitting, it is time to get new bras. A proper fitting bra helps with your posture and overall silhouette.

Bras are an investment. Don’t skimp by purchasing them at a discount store. Having proper fitting bras in your wardrobe is the foundation of looking and feeling your personal best.

Replace T-shirts every season.

These are not investment pieces. Go ahead and buy them at the big discount stores.

Cotton rarely holds color through several washings and tends to shrink and pill.

Whites become less brilliant.

Blacks become faded. Since we wear them close to our skin, stains from perspiration are common. Fresh tees are a great way to start the season.

Replace running shoes every 300 miles.

The tops of your shoes may look fine, but be mindful of the soles. If the treads are worn down, they will not support your feet well. Wear and tear will depend on the number of miles you run/walk, your weight and durability of the sole. If you wear running shoes for a living (i.e. P.E. teacher or personal trainer) you should replace them every three to four months.

Final tip: Practice the one-in-one-out

rule this year. For example, if you purchase a new pair of shoes, one pair must come out of your closet and be thrown away or donated.

I encourage my clients to live with less by only having items in their closet and drawers that they love and wear often.

The goal is to have more organization in your life and less clutter. If you need help finding your wardrobe foundation basics and honing your personal style, I would be happy to help. ■

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Fort Pickens on Santa Rosa Island.

Too cold for the beach?

Head to Pensacola in Northwest Florida for historic sites, fighter jets and plenty of fresh seafood

By KATIE VANBRACKLE

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The Navy’s Blue Angels are based in Pensacola.

National Naval Aviation Museum (NNAM) Two words: must see! Admission is free, though donations are appreciated. I spent almost four hours in this museum with my 12 and 15-year-old sons and we didn’t come close to seeing it all. The world’s largest Naval Aviation museum showcases more than 150 beautifully restored aircraft representing Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Aviation from the earliest days of flight. Marvel at the size of the NC-4, the first plane to cross the Atlantic by air, then channel your inner “Top Gun” Maverick by sitting in the cockpit of a F14 Tomcat. From Corsairs to Chinooks, they are all here. Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola is home to the U.S. Navy’s demonstration flying team, the Blue Angels. The museum offers a Blue Angels X4D theater experience as well as 360 degree pitch and roll flight simulators, a big hit with my sons.

The Blue Angels themselves practice over the museum weekly from March to November, but spend the winter months in California. Make sure to grab a bite at Cubi Bar Café inside the museum, which duplicates the famous Cubi Point Officer’s Club from the Phillipines. If time allows, enjoy an IMAX film on the largest screen in Florida.

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Pensacola Lighthouse & Museum ►

Located near the Naval Aviation Museum, the Pensacola Lighthouse, built in 1859, offers beautiful views of Pensacola Bay for those willing to climb the tower’s 177 steps. I did so at night, and was rewarded by a view of the full moon shining over dark water, with rotating beams of light from the powerful Fresnel lens stretching as far as the eye could see. The lighthouse survived bombardment by Union troops during the Civil War in 1861, and some say that ghosts from that era still haunt the Keeper’s Quarters.

Gulf Islands National Seashore & Fort Pickens

In the 1800s the U.S. Army built four fortifications to protect Penesacola Bay and the Navy Yard from attack. Take

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n 1559, Spanish explorer Tristan de Luna arrived on the shores of what is now Pensacola, on the western tip of Florida’s panhandle, to establish the very first European settlement in the United States.

But wait, you say, isn’t St. Augustine, Florida, the oldest city in the U.S.? Yes, most say so, but only because de Luna’s timing was unfortunate. He and his fleet of 11 sailing ships anchored in Pensacola Bay right in the middle of hurricane season. Only a few weeks after landing, a powerful storm blew in from the Gulf of Mexico, destroying most of de Luna’s ships and supplies, and dashing any hopes of a permanent settlement.

Today, an excavated anchor from one of de Luna’s sunken ships is proudly displayed in Pensacola’s T.T. Wentworth, Jr. Florida State Museum, proving to one and all that Northwest Florida is where European history in the United States really began.

More than 450 years since de Luna’s landing, the Pensacola area remains a treasure trove of historic and cultural sites.

During the winter months, when it’s a bit too chilly for white sand beaches, head inland to explore Colonial forts and lighthouses, learn about aviation history and eat your fill of fresh seafood.

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a ranger-led tour of the largest of the four, Fort Pickens on Santa Rosa Island to learn how the fort survived attack by the Confederates during the Civil War. The drive to the fort takes you through the beautiful barrier island forests and sandy marshes of Gulf Islands National Seashore. Keep an eye out for ospreys and bald eagles.

History comes to life through docent-led tours of Historic Pensacola Village, a collection of restored homes and buildings dating from the early 1800s through the 1940s.

Explore artifacts and architecture unique to each era and hear interesting stories about the homes’ owners. Then head over to the T. T. Wentworth Jr. Florida State Museum, named for a local collector of Americana who “never throwed nothin’ away.”

In addition to excellent exhibits on Florida history and culture, be sure to explore the room housing some of Wentworth’s roadside attraction oddities.

Fine Dining Pensacola is home to five Celebrity Chefs who, as a culinary team, have had the honor of hosting a meal at New York’s acclaimed James Beard House for four years in a row. Dan Dunn of H2O, Irv Miller of Jackson’s Steakhouse, Jim Shirley of the Fish House, Gus Silivos of Nancy’s Haute Affairs and Frank Taylor of Global Grill use talent and artistic flair to prepare modern Southern cuisine featuring locally-harvested produce and seafood. Watch sailboats in the harbor from the deck of the Fish House while devouring Jim Shirley’s World Famous Grits a Ya Ya. Or linger over a sampling of Frank Taylor’s upscale tapas at The Global Grill. My favorite? The amazing Applewood Bacon Wrapped Warm Water Lobster Tail.

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Chosen by the American Planning Association in 2013 as one of “10 Great Streets in America,” Palafox Street, Pensacola’s main downtown thoroughfare, has enjoyed a recent rebirth, with new shops and restaurants combining with music and arts venues to create a hip, vibrant scene. Take a cooking class at So Gourmet, grab a snack at Al Fresco’s retro food truck plaza, or sip Bodacious Brew coffee at a sidewalk table while listening to tunes from a brightly painted street piano, part of the University of West Florida’s public piano project, an initiative to promote music appreciation.

HISTORIC PENSACOLA VILLAGE

Palafox STREET

Sports Summertime brings sports fans to Pensacola Bayfront Stadium to cheer on the Blue Wahoos, a minor league Double-A baseball team affiliated with the Cincinnati Reds. But the winter months belong to the Pensacola Ice Flyers, a professional ice hockey team of the Southern Professional Hockey League, and President’s Cup Champions for the past two years.

The Saenger Theatre

For information on lodging options, including the historic Crown Plaza Pensacola Grand, styled after a turn-of-thecentury train depot, and a calendar of winter events in Pensacola, such as February’s Mardi Gras celebration, head to www.visitpensacola.com. ■

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Dubbed the “Grand Dame of Palafox Street,” the 1925 Spanish Baroque-style Saenger Theatre offers a variety of entertainment, from ballet, symphony and opera to comedy and Broadway shows. Jerry Seinfeld and Cher performed at the Saenger in November. January and February will bring Michael McDonald, “Sister Act,” “Guys and Dolls,” the Pensacola Opera performing “La Boheme,” and the Russian National Ballet’s “Cinderella” just to name a few.

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Cycling for THE fit of it

By CAROLYN RIDDER ASPENSON

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unners will tell you their cardio of choice is the quickest way to lose weight, and they’re right. Running – along with a healthy eating plan – is an excellent way to drop the pounds, but it’s not for everyone.

Running on any surface can cause joint, bone and ligament damage. It’s not called pounding the pavement for nothing. That pounding, especially for those who run several times a week, can lead to tears, rips, breaks, compression, ruptures and a variety of other problems.

If you’re looking to drop weight (and who isn’t after the holiday season?), another quick way to do it is with indoor cycling, along with a healthy eating plan.

Cycling, also called spinning, is

my go-to cardio when I need to drop a few pounds.

Why? Because you get to sit down!

Okay, there are a few other benefits

to consider, too, but that definitely

tops my list.

Cycling is low impact and physically less

stressful than pounding the pavement.

Because cycling involves varied resistance

levels that you set yourself, if you’re worried

about pressure from a tough hill, you can simply

lower the resistance. Trust me, no one is paying

attention to your resistance level, because they’re in

their own zone.

The varied workout of a cycling class includes hills, straight roads, speed work and resistance training, all of which engage leg and core muscles. Muscle engagement burns calories as well as builds muscles. The calorie burn from a cycle class can

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reach upwards of 1,000 calories in an hour depending on your resistance levels and class structure.

Running is often self-motivated. Not feeling it on the trail one day can leave you with a lower calorie burn, while the next day you push yourself to go faster and see a bigger burn. Cycling is also self-motivated, but there’s something motivating about a class full of people pushing themselves to loud, heart-pumping music.

Cycling classes keep the body guessing with music choices and the instructor’s directions in class, and that requires the body to work harder. Thus, it burns more calories.

I’m not saying running isn’t beneficial to weight loss, because it certainly is. I’m simply providing another option for those who don’t want to run or haven’t seen the type of results they want.

Give cycling a shot. Talk with the instructor and have them set your bike to the proper position and explain how their class works. Will you be sore? Absolutely, especially in sensitive places.

You may even say you don’t want to get back on that bike again because it will hurt, and you’re right. It will hurt, but only for a few minutes and then honestly, that pain disappears.

Along with the extra weight. ■

Carolyn has been a fitness and nutrition enthusiast for over 15 years and holds certifications from nationally recognized organizations.

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While aesthetics are important, lifestyle trumps them every time. My clients want homes that are comfortable, function well, and are beautiful in their eyes. I create quiet, uncluttered, multifunctional environments for my clients’ busy lives. I guess that is my style! ■

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Key changes that will enhance the look and functionality of your kitchen are the basics: cabinets, countertops, faucets and backsplash. But don’t forget lighting, flooring and how a fresh coat of paint can dramatically change the room. Your kitchen may need one or any combination of the above, but when finished, it almost always adds to the value of your home.

Whatever your kitchen needs, let Snappy Kitchens assist you with design, assortment and a free estimate. ■

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▼ GOOD EATS, Continued from Page 6

JOY’S KALE AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS SALAD For the dressing: 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon minced shallot 1 small clove garlic, minced 1/3 cup olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper For the salad: 1 bag (12 ounces) kale (Tuscan or curly kale), rinsed and dried 10 to 12 ounces Brussels sprouts (see notes), rinsed and drained ½ cup almonds with skins, chopped, or pine nuts 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Preparation: Make the dressing: Place the lemon juice and mustard in a medium-size bowl and whisk to combine. Stir in the shallot and garlic. Set aside 1 tablespoon of the olive oil to toast the almonds, then whisk the remaining oil into the lemon mixture until thickened. Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste and set it aside.

Joy’s Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad

MARION’S PUMPKIN BREAD WITH CHOCOLATE CHIPS Ingredients: Vegetable oil spray, for misting the loaf pans 4 large eggs 11⁄2 cups sugar 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil 1⁄2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus flour for dusting the loaf pans 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground ginger 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips Preparation: Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly mist two 9-by-5-inch loaf pans with vegetable oil spray and dust them with flour. Set the loaf pans aside.

Place the eggs, sugar and oil in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer on low speed to combine, then increase the speed to medium and beat until thickened and the mixture doubles in size. Add the applesauce and pumpkin and beat on low speed until just incorporated.

Place the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger in a separate bowl and stir to combine.

Stir in the chocolate chips. Add the flour mixture to the

pumpkin mixture and beat on low speed until the flour is well combined, 30 to 45 seconds.

Spoon the batter into the two prepared loaf pans and smooth the tops. Bake the loaves until they test done, 50 to 55 minutes; when you press the tops of the loaves lightly with your finger, they will feel firm.

Let the loaves rest in the pans on a wire rack to cool for about 15 minutes. Then, run a knife around the edges of the pans, loosen the loaves by gently shaking them and turn them out, placing the loaves right side up on the rack to finish cooling for about 30 minutes before slicing.

The pumpkin bread loaves freeze beautifully for up to six months. Wrap them in aluminum foil and place them in plastic freezer bags. Let thaw on the kitchen counter for about 2 hours.

Makes 2 loaves.

Make the salad: Remove and discard the center stems of the kale. Stack the leaves on top of each other and slice them thinly crosswise to create what is called a chiffonade. (If you are pressed for time, remove the center stems but chop the leaves in the food processor, pulsing the machine on and off until the pieces of kale are the size you want.) Place the kale in a large serving bowl.

Cut the stem ends off the Brussels sprouts and, using a SAVE THE DAY sharp knife, cut them in half lengthwise and then thinly NOTE: My friend Karen slice the halves crosswise.

Teren looks for prePlace the Brussels sprouts in shredded Brussels sprouts the bowl with the kale and at Trader Joe’s stores to toss to combine. save time. Please do make Place the reserved 1 this salad ahead as the kale tablespoon of olive oil in softens once it has been a medium-size skillet over dressed with the olive oil medium heat. Add the and lemon juice dressing. almonds and cook, stirring, until they begin to take on color, about 2 minutes. Remove the almonds from the heat and let them cool.

To serve, toss the kale and Brussels sprout mixture with the dressing. Sprinkle the cheese over the top and toss to combine it well. Sprinkle the almonds over the top of the salad and serve.

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North Fulton resident ‘gratified’ to help stem Ebola outbreak Susan McBreairty spends 30 days as part of CDC team in Liberia The 2014 Ebola epidemic is the largest in history, affecting multiple countries in West Africa.

By CANDY WAYLOCK

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hile most of the world watched from afar as the Ebola virus took hold in western Africa, North Fulton resident Susan McBreairty packed her bags and headed directly into the eye of the storm.

The communications staffer with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta spent a month in Liberia, returning in mid-November and then spending the following three weeks monitoring for any symptoms of Ebola. Although many with the CDC were sent to West Africa to help monitor and control the Ebola outbreak, McBreairty

volunteered her service and was thrilled when she was selected.

“I was totally excited and felt so fortunate to be able to go. I also felt very confident in that I was a part of something very large and historic. I think my exterior looked calm but inside I was dancing around with glee and happiness [when I learned I was heading to Liberia,]” said McBreairty, who has been with the CDC since 2006.

After a three-month approval process, McBreairty left Atlanta on Oct. 14 for the nearly 20-hour flight that would take her through Paris, Casablanca and finally to Liberia. In Monrovia, the capital, McBreairty would spend the next month serving on the

Susan McBreairty

Liberia Ministry of Health and Social Work (MOHSW) subcommittee.

“I was a member of the health promotion team providing technical assistance in health communication and promotion, [and] worked on a variety of projects,” said McBreairty.

In Liberia, McBreairty’s duties included training staff at the Liberia National Ebola Call Center in data entry and information management, updating messaging on infection prevention measures, addressing misconceptions and encouraging acceptance and support for Ebola survivors. McBreairty also compiled reports from the counties

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McBreairty was well aware of the Ebola risks in Liberia, and underwent a series of training sessions in safety and security prior The Ebola virus. to her departure. Several staffers who had returned from the country provided insight into what to expect, and what to bring. (“The one thing I didn’t pack and sorely missed were my flip-flops!” she said, laughing.)

Still, what waited for her in Liberia was daunting.

Since Ebola broke out in West Africa over the past 12 months, Liberia has been the hardest hit of the three countries where the viral disease has reached epidemic proportions. As of mid-December, nearly 8,000 Liberians have contracted Ebola, with a death rate topping 3,300.

But McBreairty never feared for her own safety, taking all necessary precautions to keep herself safe. She noted she was in a safe area, and took all prevention measures.

“I never came in contact with Ebola patients or anyone with Ebola symptoms,” said McBreairty. “Our pre-departure training did suggest we keep in mind that everyone we met potentially was carrying the virus.

Therefore, there was no hand-shaking and no friendly hugs at greeting. There was, however, lots and lots of hand washing and using hand sanitizers.”

McBreairty is no stranger to world travel. She lived for a time in Sweden, and worked for the Peace Corps for two years before coming to the CDC, spending time in Romania, Antigua, Guatemala and South Africa. She said her exposure to other cultures helped her during her time in Liberia.

“Because of my Peace Corps experience and having been exposed to other cultures, I was mentally prepared to be respectful of Liberians and their efforts to stop the spread of Ebola, as well as supporting and being a part of CDC’s mission there,” she said.

Her two grown children were surprised, but supportive, of her plans to go to Liberia, while response World Health Organization and Liberia Red Cross workers receive oral swab training for postfrom friends and other mortem Ebola screening. family members varied from “extreme alarm” to acceptance. McBreairty was able to keep in contact for me,” said McBreairty, whose daughter lives and works with loved ones throughout her stay, which helped in Atlanta, while her son lives and works in South Korea. tremendously.

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“I self-quarantined myself from my grandchildren because I didn’t want to cause them any problems at school. I didn’t return to church or Bible study until the full 21 days were over because I didn’t want to worry anyone.”

Ironically, she hails from the same hometown as the nurse from Maine who was the center of recent controversy when she refused to quarantine herself after returning from West Africa. Kaci Hickox successfully challenged the quarantine order – a decision McBreairty supports.

“I think the publicity generated by [Hickox] helped to shape guidance for

asymptomatic returnees such as myself.

She took a strong stand that has benefited other people; particularly those who are considering going to West Africa to help,” said McBreairty. “Quarantine/isolation of asymptomatic people is simply not necessary.”

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As it gets chilly outside, we are not as quick to grab the leash and take our canine friends for a walk. This results in weight gain for our beloved pets. Like us, pets can develop arthritis and other conditions that are worsened with weight gain. This is why it is important to continue taking our pets for daily walks even with the lower temperatures outside. Walking with your pet will keep you active, in turn, keeping you from gaining weight.

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“Shen Yun” at Cobb Energy Centre 2 p.m. Take an extraordinary journey across 5,000 years of Chinese civilization.

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“One Slight Hitch” by Georgia Ensemble Theatre 8 p.m. Shows continue through Jan. 25. Doc and Delia Coleman are throwing a lavish wedding for their daughter Courtney. The groom, the dress and the decorations will be perfect. Then, as in any good farce, the doorbell rings…and one slight hitch wreaks glorious havoc on all their plans. So much for perfect.

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Learn to Write a Novel in 10 Easy Steps 10:30 a.m. – noon. Join author Janice Hardy at the Northeast Spruill Oaks Library as she teaches teen and adult authors to create the critical elements of a novel’s plot, story and characters in a way that is easy to write and marketable to agents, editors and readers. Hardy is author of the teen fantasy trilogy, “The Healing Wars.” Registration required. Call 770-360-8820 or email Karen.swenson@ fultoncountyga.gov. Northeast Spruill Oaks Library, 9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek.

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“Couples Cooking” at Publix Aprons Cooking School 7 p.m. In this hands-on class, couples will learn how to make meals that stick to your ribs such as all-vegetable stew with cheese bread; corn fritters with herb dip; herb roasted Cornish hens with pan roasted fingerling potatoes; and bourbon pecan bread pudding with whiskey caramel sauce. $90 per couple.

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“Cézanne and Modern Masterpieces” at the High Museum of Art Through Jan. 11, the High Museum of Art presents Cézanne and the Modern Masterpieces of European Art from the Pearlman Collection, featuring an outstanding selection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works by Cézanne, Degas, van Gogh, Manet, Pissarro, Gauguin and Modigliani. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta. www.high.org

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“Re-Imagining: Female Artists” at Johns Creek Arts Center 6 – 8:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening of art, jazz, cocktails and conversation at the Johns Creek Arts Center’s opening reception for “Re-Imagining: Female Artists from the Permanent Collection of Hammonds House Museum,” featuring original works by 21 female artists who explore the subjects of gender, ethnicity, religion, culture and the world around us through printmaking, photography, painting, drawing and sculpture. The exhibit will run through Feb. 28. Johns Creek Arts Center, 6290 Abbotts Bridge Road, Building 700, Johns Creek. www.johnscreekarts.org

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Ice Carving Festival 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Also on Jan. 25 from noon to 5 p.m. Chill out for a good cause at the Ice Carving Festival at Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road in Roswell. View amazing ice sculptures created by Atlanta Ice Marvels, the 2014 gold medal winning team from the World Ice Art Championships. Also enjoy live music, food trucks, ice slides, inflatables, snow ball fight forts, ice carving demonstrations and full access to the nature center. Proceeds benefit Children’s Charities, which is raising funds for an early autism detection unit for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Tickets are $10 at the door, or charge by phone at 770-992-2055. www.chattnaturecenter.org

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“Mark Twain and Mr. Clements Tonight” at Cumming Playhouse 3 p.m. Enjoy “An Afternoon in the Parlor” with Kurt H. Sutton who portrays both the man and the myth by having Mark Twain and Samuel L. Clemens on stage at the same time in an entertaining, interactive show featuring Twain’s hilarious tall tales and witty humor, as well as songs from Clemens’ time period. Cumming Playhouse, within the Historic Cumming Public School, 101 School St., Cumming. www.playhousecumming.com

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“Newsies” at Fox Theatre 7:30 p.m. Shows run through Jan. 25. They delivered the papers, until they made the headlines.

Direct from Broadway comes “Newsies,” the smash-hit musical from Disney, a high-energy explosion of song and dance, telling the story of a band of underdogs who stand up to the most powerful man in New York. www.foxtheatre.org.

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Martina McBride at Cobb Energy Centre 7:30 p.m. Backed by an 11-piece band, including trumpet, tenor sax, baritone sax and trombone and a trio of back-up singers, Martina McBride’s live show brings the iconic sounds of the ‘50s and ‘60s from her “Everlasting” album alive, featuring a soulful set of R&B and pop classics. Tickets range from $39.50 to

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Cooking Class with Chef Dollar of Milton’s Restaurant 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Whole Foods’ Salud!

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Author Jonathan Odell in Woodstock 6:30 p.m. Jonathan Odell is the author of “Miss Hazel and the Rosa Parks League.” Set in pre-Civil Rights Mississippi, the book tells the tale of two young mothers – one wealthy and white and the other poor and black – who only have two things in common: the devastating loss of their children and a deep and abiding loathing for one another.

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