INSIDE THIS ISSUE 7 Fashion:
16-17 Around Town
8-9 At Lake County Schools
22-23 Health & Fitness:
Simple Steps To Gorgeous Holiday Hair and Makeup
Fitness And Flavor: Can They Work Togather?
26-27 Senior Living
5 Ways Granparents Can Stay In Touch With Friends And Family Anywhere
28-29 Publisher’s Pick
10 The Tavares High Cross Country Team
7 life hacks for the college freshman
18-21 Chef Del Rio’s Perfect Holiday Dinner
13 Money/Finance:
4 ways to spread cheer and save your wallet this holiday season
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from the publisher’s desk Al Asghar WOW, I cannot believe that this year is almost over! This year went so fast, I could not believe it. This means that the holiday season is here as well. All across the county, our local cities are doing their annual “light up.” This month we have some great stories including some awesome recipes from Chef Del Rio down at Eaton’s Beach Bar & Grill. We also have some interviews with the Tavares High School Girls Cross Country Team who finished 5th in the state compionships. Congrats to the girls! I am also working on something that is going to take Everything Lake to the next level as it pertains to new. This is going to come together in a few months, so watch out for it!
staff Publisher & Managing Editor
Al Asghar al@everythinglake.com
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Amir Asghar
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We also would like to thank you for the continued support on our online radio station, Lightnin’ Radio. This has been an amazing year here at Everything Lake and I hope it has been a one for you too. Have a safe holiday season and I will talk to you next year! AL ASGHAR EVERYTHING LAKE MAGAZINE www.everythinglake.com www.facebook.com/everythinglake 407-697-7933
The goals of the writers at EverythingLake Magazine is to provide great stories that are true and accurate from beginning to end. Please be forgiving if we make a mistake. We will make it right. EverythingLake is a monthly publication and can be located in various Schools, Chamber of Commerce, Businesses, Restaurants, etc. Any comments can be sent to EverythingLake Magazine at al@everythinglake.com or call 407-697-7933. PO Box 606, Eustis, Florida 32727 EverythingLake Magazine assumes no responsibility for claims made by their advertisers. All letters and their contents sent to EverythingLake Magazine become property of EverythingLake Magazine and maybe reproduced at any time. All views expressed in our magazine are those of the writers and may not be of EverythingLake Magazine. Use of the material in our magazine is prohibited unless written approval is given by EverythingLake Magazine
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Step 2. Taking the Precision Foundation Brush from the Festive & Flawless Face Set, apply concealer under your eyes and around your mouth. Also dab a little bit into the center of your forehead to brighten and conceal. Step 3. Also from the Festive & Flawless Face Set, take the Buffing Concealer Brush and blend the concealer using small, circular motions for an even and flawless base. Step 4. Going back to the Four-Piece Beautiful Complexion Set, grab the Mattifying Finish Brush and a matte bronzer to give your skin a bit of warmth. Apply the bronzer into the hollows of your cheeks, along your jawline and into your hairline.
Simple steps to gorgeous neutral pink blush onto your cheeks for a natural, rosy look. Then, set your makeup by applying a holiday hair and makeup translucent powder using the Full Powder Brush Step 5. Using the same brush, sweep a soft,
from the Festive & Flawless Face Set.
(BPT) - You’re donning a cute cozy sweater, you’ve decked the halls at home and now it’s time to dazzle with beautiful holiday hair and makeup. EcoTools Beauty Team members and expert stylists Christine Symonds and Teni Panosian have created a complete holiday hair and makeup look that, with just a few simple steps, will have your style merry and bright for any event. Holiday makeup: classic and flawless “This time of year there’s certainly no shortage of seasonal celebrations, and a classic makeup look is always a crowd pleaser,” says Panosian, YouTube beauty star and voice behind MissMaven.com. “Using tools from the three limited-edition EcoTools holiday sets, it’s easy to achieve a flawless, festive look.” Step 1. Using the Skin Perfecting Brush from the Four-Piece Beautiful Complexion Set, apply your favorite foundation.
Step 6. To add a healthy glow, take the Complexion Blending Brush from the same Festive & Flawless Face Set and dab on your favorite powder highlighter to the high points of your cheekbones, your brow bone, and above the arches of your eyebrows. Step 7. For the eyes, take the Angled Eyeliner Brush from the Mini Essentials Holiday Set and begin applying a black gel eyeliner at the inner corner of your eye, slowly working your way to the outer corner. At the outer corner, create a wing of your desired thickness and fill it in. Step 8. To complete the eyes, apply a few coats of your favorite mascara to both the top and bottom lashes. Step 9. Moving on to the lips, apply a bright red matte lip color. Beauty tip: To clean up the edges of your lipstick, use a concealer brush to apply a tiny amount of concealer at the edge of your lips, creating a clean, crisp edge. Then blend the everythinglake.com 7
at lake county schools York Institute of Technology, Ms. Pfundstein has a master’s degree in Elementary Education. She has been a teacher, a Scout leader, and is currently a museum educator. She lives in Deer Park, New York.
Author to visit Lost Lake Elementary with stories of real-life heroes TAVARES — Author Valerie Pfundstein will visit Lost Lake Elementary School on Thursday, Nov. 19, to speak to students about reading, writing and real-life heroes. Ms. Pfundstein is the author of Veterans: Heroes in Our Neighborhood and Lucky Him: He’s the Fireman. She is an enthusiastic speaker who excites students about identifying veterans in their lives and encourages students to write stories about these heroes. She explains to students the importance of writing stories that will touch hearts. Her two books were honored as a Gold Award Winners for Moms Choice Awards. She was also featured on Fox and Friends in 2012 when her debut book, Veterans: Heroes in Our Neighborhood, was released. Her books incorporate her love of storytelling with love for country. Ms. Pfundstein publishes with Pfun-omenal Stories, which in 2016 will release “Kids Who Serve,” a resource for schools offering strategies to identify and address the needs of children of our military. A graduate of St. John’s University and New 8 everythinglake.com
Beauty queen, anti-bullying crusader to visit Tavares High TAVARES — Today, Brittany Pierce competes in beauty pageants. But as a teen, she didn’t feel beautiful and was often the victim of bullying. It all started with a negative comment about her appearance when she was in the 6th grade. It escalated to become daily incidents on the bus and in the cafeteria with students calling her a dog and barking at her while others laughed. In
at lake county schools fact, a former teacher who is now an assistant principal at the North Carolina school she attended told a news reporter that it was the worst case of bullying he had ever seen and it helped lead to the creation of the county’s anti-bullying program.
pay for a writing curriculum for fourth- and fifthgrade students.
Pierce will share her story with Tavares High School on Thursday, Nov. 19, to urge students to treat each other with kindness and respect. She also encourages those who have been bullies to apologize, as many of those who bullied her have done, and for victims to forgive and to try to find a way to move on
The league was started in 1957 by a small group of women who wanted to promote philanthropic, educational and social causes in the community. Initially, their contributions included small donations to organized charities and gifts of service, food and money for families in need. In more recent years, the league has offered grants of up to $200 for individual teachers in Eustis schools. They also award scholarships each year to Eustis High School graduates so they may attend Lake-Sumter State College or Lake Technical College.
peacefully.
A community challenge soon will follow to raise an additional $1,000 to purchase the curriculum for third-grade students.
Eustis Service League to donate $2,000 for Eustis Heights Elementary writing curriculum TAVARES — The Eustis Service League will present a check for $2,000 to Eustis Heights Elementary School on Friday, Nov. 20, to help
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Meet the Tavares High School Cross Country Team
Coach Brian Walls
Community Spotlight Chablis Shreffler
Age: 14 What is your biggest accomplishment in your sports? My biggest accomplishment is my sport is having a successful cross-country season and breaking the 19 minutes for a 5k. What would be your ultimate achievement? My ultimate achievement would be to get top 10 to 5 at state, and our team overall get 1-3rd place at state. Also another ultimate achievement would be to get a full scholarship on a cross-country scholarship. What is your biggest challenge, and what do you do to manage this challenge? My biggest challenge is my mental ability and having a weak mind, I always psych myself out. Something I do to control this is trying not to think too much about a big race until the day before and not think too badly about it. hard at every practice.
Cassandra Montalvo
Age: 15 I first began running my 7th grade year in middle school. I joined cross country to make new friends and because my sisters ran when they were in high school but I never thought that it would later become such a big part of my life. What is your biggest accomplishment in your sports? My biggest accomplishment in running is winning districts in 8th grade. What would be your ultimate achievement? My ultimate achievement is to win state as a team by my senior year in high school How do you set your goals? When setting goals, I always make sure that they are realistic and specific. I then list them according to when I want to achieve them and I include a time frame to when I want to reach each goal by.
Emily Burris
Age: 14 What is your biggest accomplishment in your sports? My biggest personal accomplishment in cross country was running 21:34 at regional championships. Though, my biggest accomplishment, as a team, was winning districts because we were put in a difficult district and weren’t expected to win. Though we pushed past the doubts of others, and took home the trophy. What would be your ultimate achievement? My ultimate achievement would to run 19:59 or faster by my senior year.
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Community Spotlight
Kaycie Whitaker
 Age: 14 What is your biggest accomplishment in your sports? My biggest accomplishment in cross country is going from running a 27 minute 5k to running a 23 minute 5k in the past season. What one or two things do you currently do in your training that are keys to your success? The track work we do is a key factor to my success because it helps strengthen me mentally, and physically. What would be your ultimate achievement? My ultimate achievement would have to be getting a scholarship for Cross Country. How do you set your goals? When I set my goals I write them down and read over them everyday to make sure that I keep them in mind and keep working towards them.
Payton Brown
Age: 17 What is your biggest accomplishment in your sports? My biggest accomplishment would be my time of 20:58 that I ran when I was a junior. Also, I placed 9th and qualified for regionals individually. Finally, leading an extremely focused and successful group of amazing ladies. What would be your ultimate achievement? Breaking 20 minutes in a 5k race and winning state. How do you set your goals? I set my goals by using a whiteboard in my bedroom and writing weekly goals and motivational quotes. It gives me hope and reminds me of what I strive to do.
Savannah Schwab Age: 14
What is your biggest accomplishment in your sport? My biggest accomplishment in cross-country is helping my team win the District Championship, Runners-Up at Regionals and 5th Place at State Championships. What would be your ultimate achievement? My ultimate achievement would be to get a NCAA Division 1 scholarship in cross-country. How do you set your goals? I set my goals so that they are not impossible to achieve but, they are hard enough that I challenge myself.
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Money/Finance 4 ways to spread cheer and save your wallet this holiday season (BPT) - The holiday season is often dubbed “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many Americans, it can be an incredibly stressful time financially. The National Retail Federation predicts a 4.1 percent increase in sales this year, with the average American set to spend an estimated $786 in the following categories: * $459.87 on gifts for family * $80.00 on gifts for friends * $26.03 on colleagues * $30.43 on the other people in their lives Whether shopping online or in-store, there’s often a temptation to spend too much on gifts, leading to a case of buyer’s remorse come January. Regions Bank, one of the largest U.S. banks with 1,630 branches across 16 states, has advice for consumers on how to prepare financially for the holiday shopping season. 1. Begin with the golden rule. Spending on gifts shouldn’t exceed more than 1.5 percent of your annual income. Use this rule as a guide to determine how much you should set aside to spend on gifts for your friends and family - and stick to it. 2. Separate and delegate. Consider creating a separate account to fund gift purchases and make regular contributions from your primary checking account in a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis. 3. Only buy what you can truly afford. To prevent
overspending, never leave home without a list of what you intend to buy, and be sure you have the money needed to cover your purchases once you arrive in-store. 4. Use timing to your advantage. While things like airline tickets should be booked far in advance, other items - toys in particular - often drop in price during the first two weeks in December. Sometimes it pays to wait, other times it does not, so be sure to check for deals before you head out shopping. As December nears, now is the time to start mapping out your shopping strategy. Establish a benchmark based on your income; create a holiday savings account, and fund it regularly; be sure you’re purchasing within the parameters of what you can truly afford; and know when to buy and when to wait. And remember, the holidays are meant to warm the heart - not burn the wallet!
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Pets
5 ways to make sure your pet has a safe holiday (BPT) - Though everyone cherishes the holidays as an opportunity to catch up with friends and family, they don’t always feel like a vacation. AAA estimates that more than 98.6 million people travel over the holidays each year - meaning that neither trains, planes, or automobiles are going to protect you from the crowds. Hosting guests isn’t a breeze either, and no amount of online shopping seems to eliminate the need for a last-minute trip to the mall. Whether you’re traveling across the country to visit in-laws or staying close to home, it’s important not to forget about your pets. To
ensure a safe, enjoyable season for your fourlegged friends, keep these five pet safety tips in mind from the experts at DogVacay. 1. Be smart about stocking stuffers. Filling up your pet’s stocking can be fun, but it’s important not to get carried away. When buying special treats for the occasion, remember to check for any recalls. When shopping for toys, avoid items that have stuffing or fuzz that pups can get into and eat. If you live in a city or have neighbors, you should also be careful when buying anything that makes a lot of noise in case your pet gets carried away with the holiday spirit. Finally, remember your pet can overeat, too keep treats in moderation to avoid an upset tummy. 2. Don’t celebrate with a bang. New Year’s Eve is a popular time for fireworks, and as pretty
Pets as they are, many animals are frightened by the loud noises. Shield your pet from these outside distractions by closing the curtains and playing some familiar background noises - like the stereo or television - to dampen the fireworks outside and soothe your pet’s anxiety. 3. Research your boarding options. When it comes time to travel, many pet owners have no choice but to leave their pets at home. Kennels can be expensive and a poor fit for your pet, while family and friends may not be dog-andcat people. DogVacay is a convenient and inexpensive alternative that helps pet owners find local, qualified and insured caretakers near them so their pet can get the love and attention it deserves. No matter what option you choose, be sure to read online reviews and talk to other pet owners that have used the service. 4. Decorate without the dangerous decor. Decorations in homes with pets must be planned with care. Poinsettias, for example, are a holiday staple, but unfortunately they are highly toxic for cats and dogs alike. Tinsel can also be harmful if swallowed, and causes digestion problems in both dogs and cats. Before hanging any decoration, make sure other pet owners haven’t experienced complications. If you do find poinsettias and other holiday ephemera irresistable, make sure it’s placed high and out-ofreach. Same goes for holiday sweets and things like chocolate. No one wants to spend Christmas dinner at the vet. 5. Keep an eye on doggie-doors. When guests arrive at your home, doors will be opening and closing constantly. If you’re worried about a potential jail break, it may be helpful to download a pet tracking app like Tagg, which attaches to your pet’s collar and lets you track them. That way you can find your pet at any point in the festivities, even if they do manage to get loose outdoors. The holidays are an exciting time for families
everywhere and with just a little extra planning on your part, you can make this season enjoyable for all the people and pets in your family. To learn more about how DogVacay can help make your holiday planning easier, visit DogVacay.com/how-itworks. through the winter at TractorSupply.com.
AROUND TOWN WHEN:
Festival of Trees WHEN:
Friday, December 04, 2015 TIME:
Monday, November 30, 2015 - Saturday, December 05, 2015
5:30 - 9 p.m.
TIME:
Montrose Street , Clermont
4 - 8 p.m. WHERE:
WHERE:
COST:
The Grand Oaks Resort 3000 Marion County Rd, Lady Lake
Free
COST:
Begin the evening with dinner from the family food trucks and stay for the annual tree lighting ceremony beginning at 6:30pm and photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Free
DESCRIPTION:
The Grand Oaks Front Arena will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland with upwards of 30 decorated trees on displays. We invite you to join us in a new holiday tradition by sponsoring a Tree to both raise funds for your Charity. CONTACT:
Call Christine at 352-750-5500 or email FestivalOfTrees@thegrandoaks.com.
DESCRIPTION:
CONTACT:
Call Maritza Rivera at 352-394-3500.
Christmas Parade & Celebration WHEN:
Saturday, December 05, 2015 TIME:
23rd Annual Mount Dora Christmas Walk WHEN:
Friday, December 04, 2015
3 - 9 p.m. WHERE:
Wooton Park 100 E. Ruby St., Tavares COST:
TIME:
Free
WHERE:
Christmas Parade, festival in Wooton Park & fireworks.
6 - 9 p.m. Downtown Mount Dora , Mount Dora COST:
Free
DESCRIPTION:
DESCRIPTION:
CONTACT:
Call City of Tavares at 352-742-6209.
Leesburg Christmas On The Water WHEN:
Free admission to a family friendly street party in Downtown Mount Dora featuring live music, dancing, shopping and Santa.
Sunday, December 06, 2015
CONTACT:
6 p.m.
Call 352-383-2165.
TIME:
WHERE:
Venetian Gardens , Leesburg
Light Up Clermont
COST: DESCRIPTION:
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AROUND TOWN
Your Lake County
A dazzling Christmas holiday display of lights that you won’t want to miss! This event is held annually in Venetian Gardens with the light-up ceremony taking place at 6 p.m. The light display remains open nightly through Jan. 1. CONTACT:
Call 352-728-9885.
Howey Christmas Festival WHEN:
Friday, December 11, 2015 TIME:
5:30 - 9 p.m. WHERE:
Griffin Park Lakeshore Blvd & E. Central Avenue, Howey-in-theHills COST:
Free
DESCRIPTION:
Beginning at 5 p.m. in front of the library; there will be a blessing, flag ceremony and caroling before walking down to Griffin Park for the boat parade and other activities. CONTACT:
Call Tara Hall at 352-324-0254 or email howeylibrary@ howey.org.
Light up Lady Lake WHEN:
Friday, December 11, 2015 TIME:
6:30 - 7:30 a.m. WHERE:
Log Cabin Park Old Dixie Hwy, Lady Lake COST:
Free
DESCRIPTION:
Come out and enjoy the fun. CONTACT:
Call Mike Burske at 352-430-0451 or email mburske@ ladylake.org.
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Good Eats end of the instructions, for making gravy. Remember to remove all the ‘goodies’ inside the turkey, both cavities ! An 18 lb turkey will feed approx. 12 people and if prepared by these directions, will take about 2&1/2 to 3 hours to cook. Important! Allow 30 minutes of ‘rest’ time in your dinner schedule, for the bird to sit before carving. No basting needed! The meat will not absorb the juice and it will only take longer to cook, from the heat loss every time you open the door.
Brine
The Perfect Holiday Dinner By Chef Del Rio At Eaton’s Beach Bar And Grill The Perfect Turkey Items needed: Morton’s Kosher salt, Brown Sugar, Low Sodium Chicken Broth, Cornstarch, Kitchen Bouquet (small bottle), Un-salted Butter, Foil, Pan release spray (Pam), Onion, Celery, Carrots, Fresh Thyme, Sage and Rosemary, Digital Thermometer with cord. ( This will be the best 20$ Investment you will make ) Notes and suggestions: Never stuff the Turkey! Prepare the stuffing in a separate casserole dish with Chicken Broth in place of water and bake. It is not safe and exposes the turkey to extra unnecessary heat. The excess mass within the turkey (the stuffing) will add extra cooking time to the bird, exposing extraunnecessary heat to the meat causing it to overcook needlessly. Make the brine two days before you plan to cook the turkey, so it will be nice and cold. The drippings will be too salty for gravy, so make separate gravy from stock. If you are Hell-bent on using the pan drippings, I will give you a ‘fix’ at the 18 everythinglake.com
❑ Mix 1gal + 1 qt of water with 8 oz of brown sugar and ½ lb( 8oz ) Morton’s Kosher salt. Stir to dissolve. You will have to stir this several times to completely dissolve the salt and sugar. Chill this mixture well! ❑ Place thawed turkey in a container large enough to be able to submerge it when the brine is added. Pour in enough brine to cover. Place in refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours. ❑ If turkey floats, place a gallon bag filled with water on top to keep it submerged. Don’t worry, if it won’t completely submerge, put as much brine as possible and just flip it over several times during the process.
To Cook
Set oven temp to 500 Place oven rack to its next to lowest setting in the oven. Rinse turkey well (we need to remove the excess brine) Rough chop 1 medium onion, 1 head of celery, and 1 or 2 carrots. Reserve. Make a sheath of foil (breast plate) to fit the breast of the turkey. Shiny side out. It should only cover the breast. Remove the foil and spray the inside of the foil with Pam and reserve the foil until later. Massage room temp butter into the skin of the turkey. 4 to 6 oz should do it. Really rub it in.
Good Eats Place the vegetables into the turkey (where you used to put the stuffing) add a few sprigs of rosemary, thyme and sage. All fresh please. Place the turkey into a roaster with a rack so the bird is elevated off the bottom of the pan. Place the turkey into the 500-degree oven, (do not put the foil on until later in the recipe )neck first and set a timer for 30 minutes. ❑ Remove the bird from the oven. The breast should have a nice golden color. (If not, return him to the oven for another 10 minutes) ❑ Place the foil breastplate on the turkey. Remember to spray the inside of the foil with Pam so it will not stick to the turkey and pull off that beautiful skin. ❑ Place the probe of the thermometer into the thickest part of the breast. ❑ Reduce the oven temperature to 350 and replace the now “armor plated turkey” back in the oven. ❑ Set the alarm (if the thermometer has one) for 161 Degrees. Make sure the thickest part of the breast is at this temp. (The dark meat will be at about 180) ❑ Remove the bird from the oven and cover completely with foil, making a tightly sealed pup tent over the bird. Place it in a warm place and let him rest for 30 minutes. This will finish the cooking and allow the juices to redistribute thru the protein. ❑ Your turkey is done !!
Gravy If you insist on making gravy from the drippings, add 1 cup of water, 1 cup of low sodium chicken broth and thicken with cornstarch slurry. Add a little of the Kitchen Bouquet for color. You can even boil the giblets and mince them up to add to the gravy for texture…
CRANBERRY CITRUS RELISH INGREDIENTS: • 2 cups CRANBERRY SAUCE w/ BERRIES • ¼ cup ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATE • ½ cup CHOPPED BREAD & BUTTER PICKLES • 2 Tbl (or to taste) MINCED JALAPENO • 1 tsp GRATED ORANGE OR LIME ZEST ¼ cup KEY LIME JUICE This recipe will yield about 4 cups DIRECTIONS: 1. Zest orange or lime until 1 tsp is obtained. Reserve. 2. Remove seeds from jalapeno pepper and mince. Reserve. 3. Chop “bread & butter” pickles until desired quantity is obtained. Reserve. 4. In SS mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and stir with wire whip until combined. 5. Refrigerate until ready to use. BONUS RECIPE!!! This recipe makes a great sauce for turkey sandwiches the next day! Just add mayo to the left over until you reach the desired consistency. Spread on your favorite sandwich and enjoy. To make “ cranberry citrus sauce” from the beginning add equal amounts of mayo and cranberry.
GREEN BEANS & GARLIC
Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
A simple healthy recipe that uses nothing but fresh ingredients - green beans and garlic.
Chef Dave Del Rio and the Eaton’s Beach Family
4-5 servings
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Good Eats INGREDIENTS: -3/4 lb. fresh green beans -2-3 cloves fresh garlic minced by hand -Extra virgin Spanish olive oil -Salt to taste -1 lemon and 2 TBL’s lemon juice DIRECTIONS: 1. Snap the ends off of the green beans. 2. Bring a large pot of water to boil over medium-high heat.(add a pinch of salt) 3. Add green beans, and cook for 3- 5 minutes, until crisp-tender. 4. Meanwhile, prepare an ice water bath by placing ice cubes in a large bowl and filling with water. 5. Drain green beans, and immediately plunge into ice water bath. 6. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. 7. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. (optional, add chopped onion and sauté for a minute or two before adding garlic) 8. Pour olive oil into a heavy bottom frying pan and heat to medium heat. 9. Add minced garlic and briefly sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add green beans and “toss” in the frying pan to coat with the olive oil and garlic. (optional) add chopped bacon or ham and continue to sauté until hot. Add fresh lemon juice. 10. Lightly salt to taste and serve your Alubias Verdes con Ajo. Garnish with sliced lemon wheels or grated lemon peel.
SMASHED POTATOES INGREDIENTS: -2 Lbs Red Potatoes -1 Lbs Yucon Gold Potato -4oz Butter -4oz Diced ham or bacon -1½ tsp Kosher salt -4oz Shredded cheese
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-1 Cup Sour cream -Dash of Hot sauce DIRECTIONS: 1. Rinse the potatoes and remove any eyes or imperfections. Cut them into roughly 2 inch chunks, but do not peel them. This adds to the texture and the flavor. INSTRUCTIONS 2. Dice the ham or bacon into small pieces, and have the rest of the ingredients measured and ready. 3. Boil or steam the potatoes with the skin on. 4. In a sauté pan, sauté the ham in the butter until hot. 5. Drain the hot potato chunks and immediately add the salt, pepper, cheese and sour cream plus a dash of hot sauce. 6. Add the cooked ham and butter. 7. Smash the mixture with a potato masher or large sturdy spoon just until combined.
Good Eats 8. The mixture should be chunky, but mixed. Don’t over-mix the potatoes as these are smashed not whipped or mashed. Enjoy! Chef Dave Del Rio
PUMPKIN PIE COBBLER WITH PECANS YIELD: 8 SERVINGS PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES COOK TIME: 40 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 50 MINUTES INGREDIENTS: -1 cup + 3 tablespoons all purpose flour -2 teaspoons baking powder -1/2 teaspoon salt -3/4 cup granulated sugar -1 teaspoon cinnamon -1 teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice -1/2 cup pumpkin puree -1/4 cup milk -1/4 cup melted butter or vegetable oil -2 teaspoons vanilla Cobbler topping: -1/2 cup granulated sugar -1/2 cup brown sugar -1/4 cup chopped pecans -1 1/2 cups very hot water DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium sized bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar and spices. Reserve. In a bowl, stir pumpkin, milk, melted butter and vanilla together to combine. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix to create a thick batter. Pour into a small 8-inch casserole dish with high sides. In a separate bowl, stir sugar, brown sugar and pecans together. Spread over the top of the batter
evenly. Pour hot water over the entire thing (DO NOT STIR) Place casserole on cookie sheet and bake for 40 minutes or until the middle is set. Cool 5-10 minutes before serving. Serve with more pecans and vanilla ice cream. CORNBREAD CASSEROLE This is one of most requested side items at my BBQ restaurants. I believe its popularity lies in its simplicity and blending of familiar flavors and ingredients. The hot sauce gives the dish a little spark to balance the sweetness. Ingredients: -2 eggs, slightly beaten -1 cup sour cream -1 -17 oz can of cream style corn -1 -17 oz can of whole kernel corn, drained -4 oz ( ½ cup) melted butter (Plus a little for the casserole dish) -½ cup granulated sugar -Pinch of salt -1 or 2 Tablespoons of your favorite hot sauce -1- 8.5 oz package Jiffy Corn Muffin mix Directions: 1. Butter a 2 qt casserole dish and set aside. 2. In a mixing bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. 3. Sprinkle the Jiffy mix over the combined ingredients and fold in with a spatula. Do not beat the mixture. 4. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. 5. Allow casserole to rest 10 minutes before serving.
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Health & Fitness
Flavor and fitness: Can they work together? (BPT) - A common complaint among individuals who exercise frequently is the difficulty of balancing good nutrition with delicious flavor. These attributes are too often seen as opposing, with one unfortunately getting sacrificed. But what people may not realize is that there is a valuable resource in your local grocery store that successfully balances these important elements: the frozen food aisle. A ‘fitter’ frozen food checklist The frozen food aisle is being reinvented, pushing boundaries to meet health needs without compromising on taste or convenience. New options incorporating ethnic spices and bold flavors, as well as “modern health” offerings such as gluten-free and high protein products, are changing the dynamic of the grocery store. But how does one incorporate frozen foods and maintain a healthy diet to fuel performance? The key is to look for items that meet your nutritional needs while using culinary cooking techniques and simple ingredients to deliver on great flavor. 22 everythinglake.com
Below is a checklist of what to look for: 1. Track what counts: Ensure your selections are sufficient in protein and fiber with appropriate levels of other key nutrients. Extra time spent in the gym means additional opportunities to build lean muscle. * Stouffer’s FitKitchen entrees all offer 25 grams of protein or more, balanced with whole grains, and colorful vegetables. The FitKitchen Cilantro Lime Chicken has a fresh Southwestern taste combining herbs with the tanginess of lime while delivering 27 grams of protein, 6 grams of fat, and 7 grams of fiber. 2. Keep an eye for simplicity: When seeking out frozen meal options, look for products that are easy to prepare and utilize simple, recognizable ingredients. But don’t be intimidated by every word that’s not part of your daily vocabulary. Ingredients like enzymes (required to make cheese) or citric acid (found in oranges) are safe for consumption and are part of our everyday lives - just not part of your typical watercooler conversation. 3. Pit stop in produce: Frozen foods are versatile, quick to prepare, and can easily be rounded out with fresh fruits and veggies to help you
Health & Fitness accents like brightness from citrus or heat and smokiness from chilies can add much to the taste profile of a dish without substantially impacting the “building block” nutritionals (fat, carbohydrates, and protein). * An example of this is Lean Cuisine’s Ranchero Braised Beef which offers mouthwatering slowcooked beef with a spicy red chile sauce and delivers 15 grams of protein. Colorful, mashed sweet potatoes seasoned with smoky chipotle round out the entrée nicely. By following these suggestions, even the most physically active can find meal solutions through frozen, freeing up more time to focus on that wonderfully active lifestyle that drives yet another personal best. For more healthy meals plans incorporating frozen, check out the Balance Your Plate website brought to you by Nestlé.
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Editor’s Pick “As nurses take on greater responsibility, and as the needs of healthcare organizations continue to grow more complex, the skills and training requirements of nurses must be prepared to match this growth,” says Betty Nelson, Ph.D., RN, and academic dean for University of Phoenix School of Nursing. “This is especially important given that the United States is currently facing a shortage of as many as 90,000 physicians by 2025.. Nurses with advanced education can help fill this shortage, particularly in areas where consumers do not have access to care.”
What employers look for in the 21st century nurse (BPT) - Over the last decade, a number of changes have transformed the healthcare industry. The Affordable Care Act has enabled more than 16.4 million Americans to receive healthcare coverage. Advancements in technology improve both diagnoses and treatment quality. Retail health offers a convenience used by more than 10 million patients at 1,800 retail health locations. Along with the current challenges facing the healthcare system, such as an aging population, increased patient volume and physician shortages, these changes prompt the expansion of the traditional role of a nurse. Generally, Americans believe nurses’ roles are expanding as they share increased responsibilities to support the delivery of high quality healthcare, according to a poll commissioned by University of Phoenix College of Health Professions. The survey also found that adults in the United States view their experience with nurses as overwhelmingly positive. In fact, 95 percent found nurses to be a valuable addition to the healthcare system as a whole, and 87 percent view nurses as trusted sources of health information. 24 everythinglake.com
Because of this, employers are looking for nurses with a variety of skills and certifications including: * Additional degrees or seeking an advanced degree * In-demand skills such as bilingualism, leadership and critical thinking * Flexibility and professionalism * The desire to grow into advanced practitioners such as nurse practitioners and physician assistants * Specialized training for working with various populations * An openness to diverse opportunities in a number of different facilities In order to keep up with the changes in the healthcare system, at least 80 percent of the nation’s nursing workforce will need a bachelor’s degree by 2020 and the number of nurses with doctoral degrees will need to be double, according to the Institute of Medicine. Nursing education institutions play a critical role in meeting the needs of today’s healthcare system. Nurses need a place to obtain these degrees
Editor’s Pick and further their skills within the healthcare industry. Institutions recognize the expanding role of the 21st century nurse and are offering a wide range of curriculum and degree programs that address recent changes in the delivery of primary care. Graduates need to be equipped with the skills they need to succeed in today’s health care market. It’s now more important than ever that nurses have the training and skills to match the demands of the growing profession. Along with the nursing community, institutions that offer nursing degree programs must work together to enhance and better prepare the nursing workforce.
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5 ways grandparents can stay in touch with friends and family anywhere (BPT) - These days, it’s not uncommon for family members to live in different cities, states or even across the country. If your family lives far away, the distance can make it difficult to connect, especially with grandkids. While you may be spread far and wide, thankfully there are a number of effective ways to keep in touch with the ones you love. Here are five things you can do to stay connected with your children and grandchildren, no matter where you are. * Face to face from place to place. If you have a computer and a webcam, you can either video chat and/or video message. There are a number of free services that allow you to virtually 26 everythinglake.com
connect with your friends and family face to face, from anywhere. Check to make sure your computer and your family’s computers have this capability, and then put it to use. It’s an amazing feeling to be able to say hello and see everyone’s smiling faces digitally, if you can’t do it in person! * Stay in touch on the go. When it comes to connecting with loved ones near or far, you need reliable, affordable cell service. Relish in those special family moments with TracFone. With plans on America’s two largest and most dependable networks, TracFone gives grandparents, families and friends an affordable way to stay in touch through photos, videos, texts, email, social media and of course, a phone call. Stay connected with great, easy-to-use phones like the Alcatel Pop ICON smartphone or, thanks to TracFone’s new Bring Your Own Phone program, you can keep your compatible or unlocked smartphone and enjoy blazing fast 4G LTE speeds on low-cost plans -
Senior Living or holidays, so find other moments in time to keep communication going. Try calling your kids and grandkids on the anniversary of a special trip, or setting up a weekly phone call to hear more about a big event in their life and provide updates of your own. Also find unique holidays to get in touch. What better way to celebrate your day than spending it talking with the ones you love most?
all without a contract. * Get social with your media. Social media isn’t just for the younger generation. Grandparents across the country are using sites like Facebook and Instagram to connect with friends and family that live far away. The best part is your grandkids are more than likely already using these platforms, so it’s easy for them to connect with you. Aside from communication, these channels are also a great way to stay up to speed on everything your loved ones are up to, so log on and start sharing. * Write a letter. Although it’s great to hear your grandkids’ voices on a phone call or see them on video chat, there’s still something special and heartfelt about snail mail. Unlike emails that can get deleted, many people keep letters for years on end. Write your grandchildren a heartfelt letter and send it their way - show them that it can be fun to have a pen pal! Chances are they’ll cherish it, and may even send one back.
Just because your family is far away doesn’t mean you have to lose touch. Keep the lines of communication open with the suggestions above; even the simplest hello can be just the ticket to brighten someone’s day. To learn more about ways to stay in touch with affordable communication options from TracFone, visit www.TracFoneWireless.com.
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Publisher’s Pick new space. Maximize your space by cutting a 12-pack of soda in half the short way and turning the two halves upright. Then, use a binder clip on one of the shelves to keep bottles from rolling around. Get a jump on the job market. Part-time jobs and internships are a great way to make some extra cash and gain valuable career experience at the same time. By working now, you’ll be gaining valuable knowledge and skills to give you a leg-up on the job market come graduation.
7 life hacks for the college freshman (BPT) - The transition to college is the first step into a new world and a new you. This is the time for empowerment and individualism, from moving out of your parents’ home to making those lifelong friends the first night in your dorm - college is a world of fast-paced changes. It’s important to equip yourself early on with the knowledge and tools to help you flourish from the start of move-in day all the way to graduation. From dorm room setup to study habits and savings, make sure you’re prepared to jump right in on the fun. Want to know how to not only survive, but thrive during your time at college? Read on for seven life hacks to get you off to college on the right foot: Maximize the mini fridge. Stock your fridge with your favorite beverage to have something to offer when friends come over to check out your 28 everythinglake.com
Get connected. You’ll need a reliable cell phone service to help you keep up with your bustling social life, yet also fits your budget. Net10 Wireless offers unlimited talk, text and five gigabytes of 4G High Speed LTE data for only fifty dollars per month. Also, with the Bring Your Own Phone Program (BYOP) you
Publisher’s Pick can keep both your phone and number on the same network and still have enough money to splurge on that backpack you’ve been eyeing and books for class. Become a campus master. Don’t walk around with a freshman target on your back. Ditch the paper by taking a picture of your class schedule and campus map and setting it as the lock screen on your phone. You know you always have your phone handy, and this will help you memorize the buildings and classes faster. Study smart. You’ll do a lot of reading in college, and it can be hard to concentrate page after page. It’s a good idea to place a small treat, such as a gummy bear, every few pages so you can enjoy little rewards while completing your homework. Don’t let your reading assignments pile up. The higher they stack, the harder it will be to complete them on time. Brilliant class registration. Take some time to figure out what classes you’ll need for both your major and general requirements before you register. Don’t just choose classes at random. Be sure to register as soon as the option becomes available to you because classes will fill up fast. You’ll thank yourself later when you’re prepared to graduate on time.
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Ditch your comfort zone. Leave your high school world behind and come to college with an open mind. Try new clubs and activities, volunteer and talk with as many new people as possible. College is one of the best opportunities for personal development, so make the most of your time. Follow these tips and you’ll be ready to prosper and succeed the moment you step on campus. For more information, visit: everythinglake.com 29
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