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What’s Your Retirement Vision enormous, so you’ll need to define your goals and estimate your expenses. • Second home — Once you retire, you’ll have to make some housingrelated decisions. Should you sell your home and “downsize”? Or do you want to keep your current residence and possibly purchase a second home, such as a condominium, in another part of the country? Obviously, you’ll need to factor in these choices when you think about how Consequently, to create and to invest before you retire and how to manage your implement those strategies withdrawals from your effectively, you’ll need 401(k), IRA and other to define your retirement accounts during your vision by identifying its various parts. Here are some retirement. • Volunteer activities — to consider: You might think that your volunteer activities during • Travel — If you’re like retirement won’t affect many people, you may your finances much. But dream of traveling during if you are particularly your retirement. But what ambitious, and your does “travel” mean to you? volunteerism involves Do you envision taking a travel, renting space, cruise or an international purchasing equipment and trip every year? Or is so on, you might be looking your idea of travel just a at some large cash outlays. short jaunt to a popular Furthermore, if you host destination, such as a lake people at your house, you or the mountains or the may be incurring some beach? The difference in types of liability risk, costs between global and which you might need to U.S.-based travel can be
When you start out in your career, you’re probably not thinking much about retirement. At this point, your picture of a “retirement lifestyle” may be, at best, hazy, hidden as it is behind a veil of experiences you’ve yet to encounter. But as you move through the years, your view of retirement comes into clearer and closer focus — and this vision will have a big impact on your savings and investment strategies.
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address through appropriate insurance coverage. • Hobbies — During your working years, you may pursue your hobbies always with the thought that you can devote a lot more time to them after you retire. However, expanded hobby activities may involve expanded costs. For example, if you’re good with cars, you might decide to invest in that foreign sports car of which you’ve dreamed. Or, if you’re fascinated by genealogy, perhaps you’ll start traveling to places once inhabited by your ancestors. These types of activities can be expensive, so you’ll have to evaluate your saving, spending and investing habits to determine how to accommodate your increased expenditures on your hobbies. • Second career — Many people look forward to retiring from one career so they can start another — opening a small business, consulting or even taking a part-time job. Clearly, if you were to start your own business, some expenses would be involved, so you’ll have to plan for them. Even if you become a consultant
or work part time, you could incur various costs, including travel. And, in relation to these types of work, you may also have insurance and health care issues to address. By identifying the various components of your retirement vision, and estimating their respective costs, you can make those saving, spending and investment choices that can help you work toward your retirement dream. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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Carve out ‘me time’ and find balance
“Me time” is a phrase that almost sounds foreign to me — and, I’m guessing, to many other working moms. Between work, making dinner, doing homework and laundry, and getting my 8-year-old daughter to her sports practices and games, there’s not much time left at the end of the day. I’ve had the new James Patterson book sitting in my dining room for the past three weeks and I’ve yet to lay my eyes on page one; and last month I don’t think I made it through one episode of “Castle” (my one TV addiction) without the laundry buzzer going off, my cellphone ringing for work or my daughter’s guinea pig loudly requesting food or a cage cleaning. But, according to the women featured in this issue of You magazine, balancing your Seven
Dimensions of Wellness (read about these on pages six through eight) and finding some “me time” is possible. It requires awareness of where you are spending your time, however, and making a conscious decision about your priorities. So, I’ve decided to toss out all of my previously promised — and already neglected — New Year’s resolutions to focus on this Seven Dimensions of Wellness concept. It is about more than eating better and exercising more, and takes into account your social, emotional, spiritual, environmental, occupational, intellectual and physical wellness, and finding a healthy balance of each. It makes sense. “You need to be conscious, to be awake,” said Sara Stefan, a chiropractor and clinic director at Infinity Wellness and Chi-
ropractic in Plover, during our interview. “So many of us just go through the motions, instead of truly living our lives.” And that’s when I decided I needed to take the first step to truly live my life. Wish me luck! Also in this issue, you will meet Elizabeth Aguillera, executive director of the Arts Alliance of Portage County, whose goals include pursuing her passions and making a positive impact on the world. Our You chef Michelle Syring offers recipes for delicious desserts that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Mary Sadler, a registered dietitian for Ministry Saint Michael’s Hospital in Stevens Point, offers tips to help you D.A.S.H. your way to a healthy heart. And Melissa Sabel, communications manager for the Stevens Point Area Convention & Visitors Bu-
reau, suggests performing and visual arts opportunities in Portage County that you don’t want to miss. Jamie Jung can be reached at 715-345-2256. Find her on Twitter as @SPJJamieJung.
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he arts are more than activities and events in Portage County, they are woven into the lifestyles and communities through the area. Throughout the year, you can attend live theater and dance performances, take in the local music scene, explore galleries and see local artists in action. If live performances are interesting to you, then there is no shortage of venues to get your fill in the Stevens Point area. The region offers live performances throughout the year through the Central Wisconsin Area Community Theater (cwACT), Central Wisconsin Children’s Theater, Point Dance Ensemble, Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra, Tomorrow River Concert Series, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Department of Theater & Dance, and UWSP Performing Arts Series, just to name a few. Performance spaces, like Theater @1800, Lettie W. Jensen Community Center Theater, and the theaters at
The “Peeps Art Show,” featuring fun artwork made from candy Peeps, will be held April 12 to 26 at the Riverfront Arts Center, 1200 Crosby Ave., Stevens Point. STEVENS POINT JOURNAL MEDIA FILE PHOTO
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The 16th annual Soiree Musicale, an event supporting student scholarship in the Department of Music at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, will be held April 25 in the Noel Fine Arts Center at UWSP. STEVENS POINT JOURNAL MEDIA FILE PHOTO UWSP, offer a variety of local productions to national acts. Did you know? » cwACT has presented more than 100 shows in the last 35 years. Though they started as a group in 1974, the organization officially incorporated in 1980. » During the last eight years, the UWSP Department of Theater & Dance has offered more than 55 different productions? If you crave an insider’s view, check out the UWSP First Nighters Program, in its 41st year. The program allows you direct access to opening night performances, including behind-the-scene pictures, a discussion with the director and dinner in the Noel Fine Arts Center Courtyard before the show. » The American Suzuki Institute, a two-week music program at UWSP every summer, is the oldest Suzuki Institute outside Japan and attracts more than 1,200 visitors from across the world. Performing arts events to check out: » Feb. 14 to 16: cwACT presents “Psych” spring 2014
» Feb. 22: Tomorrow River Concerts presents Chance » Feb. 22 and 23: CWSO: Concert III — Healthy Excursions » Feb. 28 to March 2 and March 6 to 8: UWSP Department of Theatre & Dance presents “The Crucible” » March 15: Tomorrow River Concerts presents Lee Murdock » March 15 and 16: Point Dance Ensemble’s Annual Spring Performance » March 29: UWSP Performing Arts Series presents Brooklyn Rider » April 4 to 6 and April 9 to 12: UWSP Department of Theatre & Dance presents “Next to Normal” » April 4 to 6: Tomorrow River Community Musical » April 12 to 13: CWSO: Concert IV — Choral Jubilee » April 17: UWSP Performing Arts Series presents Keigwin and Co. » April 25: UWSP Soiree Musicale » April 26: Tomorrow River Concerts presents John Flynn Looking for visual art in the area? There is no shortage of galleries to view artwork. To get a distinctly local look at artists, visit the Q Gallery
Artist Cooperative, Carlsten Art Gallery, Riverfront Arts Center, Scarabocchio Art Museum and the Tomorrow River Gallery. Local artist are the focal point at many of the area’s visual art galleries. The Tomorrow River Gallery in Amherst (open May through December) provides a variety of artist work from the region, and even intermingles performing arts on a regular basis. The gallery, as well as Q Gallery Artist Cooperative in downtown Stevens Point, provides regular venues to view the Hidden Studio Art Tour artists that call this region home. Explore and purchase art from the blossoming artist community by visiting the Riverfront Art Center. The facility, tucked along the Wisconsin River at 1200 Crosby Ave. in Stevens Point, features changing exhibits that highlight area and regional artists. Admission is free. Just across the street, visit the Scarabocchio Art Museum. Scarabocchio, which means “doodle” in Italian, is the basis for the patented technique of artwork by Dr. David Smith, who founded the museum. On the UWSP campus, explore the works within the Carlsten Art Gallery, located in the Noel Fine Arts Center. But, that isn’t the only place you can explore artwork on campus. One of the largest art pieces in the region can be found just outside the door of the Noel Fine Art Center. The ceramic tile mosaic mural can be found on the exterior wall of the Trainer Natural Resources Building (facing the Sundial and Portage Street). Measuring a massive 150 feet wide by 50 feet high, “E Pluribus Unum” is made up of more than 100,000 individual pieces. If you are looking for more outdoor art, make a stop at the Stevens Point Sculpture Park. The 20-acre park provides stunning winter views of artwork intertwined amidst nature along a scenic half-mile trail with a distinct backdrop of regional and national artwork. The trail also conveniently connects to the
Green Circle Trail. The park joins the love for outdoor recreation and the arts in our region, and it is one of the largest collections of public art in one location. Did you know? » @1800 in the Sentry Insurance complex is home to original pieces from Pablo Picasso, Henry Moore, Salvador Dali and others throughout the lounge and dining room. » Craving something sweet? Try the homemade pie at Cozy Kitchen, which is definitely worth the stop. After the pie, check out the mural on the outside of the building that was painted by local artist Greg Luedtke. » April is designated as Arts Month in Portage County. Visual arts events to check out: » Through Feb. 28: “Lightscapes” exhibit at Q Gallery » Through March 20: JinMan Jo exhibit at Scarabocchio Art Museum » Through March 2: “I Collect, I Create” exhibit at Carlsten Art gallery » March 2 to 25: “Emerging Artists” exhibit at Riverfront Arts Center » March 4 to May 3: “Grasslands of Wisconsin” at Q Gallery » March 9 to April 14: “A New Look at Glass” exhibit at Carlsten Art Gallery » March 27 to May 8: Juan de Hovos exhibit at Scarabocchio Art Museum » April 12 to 26: “Peeps Art Show” at Riverfront Arts Center » April 17 to 27: BFA Senior Exhibitions at Carlsten Art Gallery » May 1 to 11: BFA Senior Exhibitions at Carlsten Art Gallery » May 6 to July 12: Mary Lee Reineking & Friends exhibit at Q Gallery » May 9 to June 1: “Flow-Water Source” exhibit at Riverfront Arts Center To learn more about the arts in Portage County, connect with the Arts Alliance of Portage County and visit www.stevenspointarea.com/arts.
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hiropractor Sara Stefan says wellness always has been in her blood. A wide grin formed on her face as she recalled the top gift on her Christmas list when she was 5 years old — a Get in Shape Girl workout set with weights, jump rope and audio workout cassette. “I grew up in a great household,” said Stefan, 33, of Junction City. “We ate well. We were always outside playing. We had family dinners. And there always was a spiritual aspect.” So it was no surprise that Stefan, who grew up in Shawano, found her way into the health promotion/wellness program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in 2002. While there, Stefan says she learned about the Seven Dimensions of Wellness, a concept first developed in 1976 by Dr. Bill Hettler, former director of health services at UWSP and co-founder of the National Wellness Institute. The original model included
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six areas of wellness — intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, occupational and physical. Hettler’s model suggested that those who balanced these six dimensions and actively sought to improve them could improve their overall well-being. A seventh dimension — environmental — was added in 1990. “I remember being introduced to (the Seven Dimensions of Wellness) and I know that I really grasped onto it. I thought, ‘This really makes sense,’” Stefan said. “I’m a health junkie, and I really haven’t stopped learning (about the dimensions), I have expanded on (what I learned in college).” Stefan said she carried the seven dimensions with her through college, while attending Palmer College of Chiropractic in Iowa, and while living with her husband, Matt, in Chicago for eight years and developing a practice. She and Matt, whom she met at UWSP, returned to central Wisconsin in April 2013, and in mid-May she opened Infinity Wellness and Chiropractic in Plover. “One of the reasons I moved back to Wisconsin was to refocus my priorities,” Stefan said.
Sara Stefan, chiropractor and clinic director at Infinity Wellness and Chiropractic in Plover, performs an adjustment on patient Cristina Gonzalez of Stevens Point. JAMIE JUNG/YOU MAGAZINE
“I was too focused on my career.” Stefan said her efforts to balance those Seven Dimensions of Wellness in her life is a constant work-in-progress. “I think the most important thing is to realize that you are not always going to be perfect in all areas,” she said. “You need to find people to help keep you balanced in the areas you struggle. I’m not very good with finances, so that’s where my husband steps in.” Mentors are crucial to her success, Stefan said, adding that she has multiple coaches and mentors who help push her and hold her accountable. “Lately, my focus has been on my practice,” Stefan said. “My mentor is there to ask, ‘What are you doing to keep your mind fresh?’ and ‘How are you working to maintain a balance?’” Stefan urges those who are looking for a better balance to
first become aware of where the seven areas currently fit into their lives. “You have to be aware of where you are placing your time and realize there are some areas that will be (a lower priority),” she said. “If you are reaching for an equal balance, that’s not going to happen.” Stefan says it’s important to decide the top two or three areas you want to focus on, and the one or two that are not as important. “Don’t feel bad about what your top values are, it’s different for everyone,” Stefan said. “I think it’s a constant change; your top values are always going to shift. If you have a baby or you have a sudden illness, all of a sudden those things become a priority, but realize you still need to make time for those other areas in your life.” Stefan said she always is looking for ways to improve and be better, and she keeps herself grounded by reading, laughing, not taking herself too seriously and working out, “which is huge for me because that’s where I get rid of stress,” she said. “I’ve been working very hard to realize when my balance is off,” she said. Stefan said she also discusses the seven dimensions with her patients to help them determine what they can do to increase their body’s ability to heal and to help them realize they don’t have to be perfect. “I think (the seven dimensions) are important because it grounds you and gives you a better sense of purpose,” Stefan said. “The seven dimensions are part of me; it’s part of who I am.”
SEVEN DIMENSIONS OF WELLNESS The Seven Dimensions of Wellness model suggests that people are more than physical beings; they are “holistic” beings and the various dimensions of our lives must be challenged in order to achieve quality of life. Attention must be given to improving and maintaining all dimensions. » Social wellness embraces relationships at work, home, friendships and your relationships with all people and with future generations. Wellness within this dimension consists of creating and maintaining healthy relationships through every choice made. This dimension encourages contribution to the welfare of your community through human and physical environments. » Physical wellness is a process of making choices to create flexible, cardiovascularly fit, energetic and strong bodies. The choices you make relate to exercise, nutrition, rest and sleep, intentional and responsible sexual choices, stress management, management of injury and illness, and the responsible use of alcohol and other drugs. » Emotional wellness encourages you to unlock your intellect through the process of creating and maintaining a positive and realistic self-concept and enthusiasm about life. Wellness in this area includes embracing creativity and mental stimulation, sharing new ideas, responding to challenges and opportunities to grow emotionally, thinking independently, and participating in scholastic, cultural and community activities. » Career wellness encourages making and maintaining choices related to work, which include choosing a job for which you are well suited, well trained, and from which you gain satisfaction. Wellness within this area means staying current in your chosen field of work and helping to create a healthy organizational environment which contributes to your own and others’ well-being. » Intellectual wellness challenges you to use the mind to create a greater understanding and appreciation of the universe and yourself. Wellness within this area does not depend on intelligence, but rather on your ability to make connections, appreciate natural connections, examine your opinions and judgments, and the ability to question authority. » Environmental wellness is a process of making choices that contribute to sustaining and/or improving the quality of life in the universe. Wellness within this area takes into account responsible choices regarding the use of air, water, land and energy so that future generations can thrive. To achieve environmental wellness, a recognition of interdependence of humans and other animals, plants and nature as a whole is needed. » Spiritual wellness is a process that challenges one to discover their meaning and purpose in life and demonstrates their values through their behaviors. Wellness in this area is the conceptual acceptance of wholeness, unity, diversity, individual uniqueness and the need for personal responsibility to one’s self and their community.
Jamie Jung can be reached at 715-345-2256. Find her on Twitter as @SPJJamieJung.
FIND OUT MORE Turn to page 8 to find out how other local women are incorporating the Seven Dimensions of Wellness into their lives as well as tips to help you get started.
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Elisabeth Herbner, fitness and corporate wellness manager for Adventure 212 Fitness in Stevens Point, demonstrates a stretching exercise to a client Feb. 3 at the fitness center. JAMIE JUNG/YOU MAGAZINE
Age: 34 Residence: Plover Occupation: Fitness and corporate wellness manager for Adventure 212 Fitness in Stevens Point When I first learned about the Seven Dimension of Wellness: Herbner grew up in Green Bay and was introduced to the Seven Dimensions of Wellness while she was pursuing a degree in health promotions/wellness at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. She graduated from UWSP in 2002. “I thought (the seven dimensions model) was a really interesting way of looking at life. ... It was eye-opening to see where my imbalances were.” How I incorporate the Seven Dimensions into my daily life: Herbner has had a life coach for the past two years and talks with her weekly. “She’s always adding to my knowledge of my dimensions. We set goals and she keeps me accountable,” Herbner said. Herbner also takes time each day for yoga and to meditate, which she says deepens her spiritual connection. “I also have a support system, people who know and support me and can say, ‘Hey,’ if they notice something is wrong,” she said. “(Since I was introduced to the seven dimensions) I’ve been more grateful and noticed how full and fulfilling life can be.” Challenges: Herbner said she has done a lot of self-reflection since moving from Chicago, where she worked in corporate wellness for 10 years, to Plover about a year ago. “Chicago is really fast-paced and really intense. Uprooting my life really had me sit down and think, ‘What’s next?’”
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Age: 35 Residence: Plover Family: Husband, Jeff; daughter, Elizabeth, almost 3. The couple’s second child is due in May. Occupation: Manager of health and wellness for Ministry Medical Group Occupational Medicine in Stevens Point When I first learned about the Seven Dimension of Wellness: LaPlant, who grew up in Green Bay, was introduced to the Seven Dimensions of Wellness while she was pursuing a degree in health promotions/wellness at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. She graduated from UWSP in 2002. “I remember thinking that (the seven dimensions) sounded ideal and what we all needed. It made sense to me.” How I incorporate the Seven Dimensions into my daily life: “Finding a balance is becoming more difficult now that I’m a mom. I had to figure out how to get the whole family exposed, not just me. ... Exercise-related activities are our favorite. My daughter just loves being outside, anything outdoors. We have a jogging stroller, we go on bike rides, we go snowshoeing and sledding. Spending this time together as a family doesn’t make me feel guilty.” Challenges: “I had to overcome ‘mother guilt.’ Focusing on me and taking time for myself, even though there are meals to cook and laundry to do, is probably the hardest thing. ... I’ve learned along the way not to have high expectations; being a mom made me lower my expectations.”
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Be aware of where you are spending your time. “Determine the two or three areas that will be your top priorities and the one or two areas that aren’t as important,” said Sara Stefan, chiropractor and clinic director for Infinity Wellness and Chiropractic in Plover. “Then find people around you who can help you in those areas that are lower priorities.” Make small changes every day. “On a scale from zero to 10, with 10 being the ultimate in one of those dimensions, are you doing something that’s pointing you in the direction of a 10, or are you heading to zero,” Stefan said.
Commit to make time for change. Think about how much time you are watching TV at night when you could be focusing on yourself, said Stephanie LaPlant, manager of health and wellness for Ministry Medical Group Occupational Medicine in Stevens Point. “Find a balance that works for you, knowing that there will be times when your needs in certain areas will be higher,” she said. If you feel off balance or if something doesn’t feel right, sit down and say “Where do I feel out of balance in my life?” “Where have I not been spending enough time?” said Sallie Scovill, associate professor of health promotion and wellness at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Ask yourself, when’s the last time I went out with friends? Am I buying local whenever possible? Am I recycling? Am I stuck in my career, is there a way I can take on new tasks at work or is there a new skill I can learn. “If we wait until we feel really out of balance, then we have a lot further to go to get back,” Scovill said.
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Give in to temptation and read these great books
It’s still too chilly to go outside much. Your easy chair looks too appealing, which means reading is too, too tempting. So why not give in and read one (or all) of these great books? “The Quiet Season: Remembering Country Winters” by Jerry Apps, c.2013, Wisconsin Historical Society Press
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There’s plenty of white stuff outside that may send you looking for the fireplace inside. But imagine what life was like 60 years ago in Wisconsin, by reading “The Quiet Season” by Jerry Apps. In this wonderful memoir, you’ll learn about the winters from 1939 to 1947; what it was like to dress in an icy-cold room, do homework by kerosene lamp, and chop wood so that meals could be made by cookstove. Apps writes of walking to school in waist-high snow, of one-room schoolhouses, and of the kind of neighborliness that’s rare in this rush-rushrush world. It’s a great book to read and share with Grandma. You both might find some memories of your own inside, too.
“The Invention of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd, c.2013, Viking
Another book to curl up with is “The Invention of Wings” by Sue Monk Kidd, which is the parallel story of a slave girl and her very reluctant owner. Set in the 1850s, this book is about friendship, responsibility and love. The characters are so well-done that it’ll be hard to remember that this is a novel ... and you’d be half right because it’s based on a real person. This book will make you squirm, and it’ll make you smile. It’s just too perfect.
“The Economy of You” by Kimberly Palmer, c.2014, Amacom
And finally, if you’re too broke and are looking for ways to get more income this year, look for “The Economy of You” by Kimberly Palmer. It’s a book about finding and nurturing your inner entrepreneur, with emphasis on blogging and using social media. You could be the next Internet mogul. Isn’t that too cool? So look for these three books for your early spring reading. They’re too good to miss!
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hen you think of Valentine’s Day, what comes to mind? The colors red and pink, lots of hearts, chocolates and other delectable treats. But those tasty treats don’t have to be reserved for just one special day of the year. Our You chef Michelle Syring has shared several sweet treats that you’ll definitely want to try for a special occasion ... or just because. A chocolate chunk macaroon, chocolate-peanut butter fudge and a simple baked apple are just a sampling of the recipes you’ll find on the next few pages. So indulge your sweet tooth, and give these delicious desserts a try.
Dark sweet cherries with cinnamon dumplings
Simple baked apples Get it 6 apples (peeled, cored and sliced) 1/2 cup white sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup whole milk
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 2-quart casserole dish, or coat with no-stick cooking spray. Place apples in a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix together sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Stir spice mixture into apples until evenly distributed. Fold in raisins and walnuts. Spoon into prepared dish. Pour milk over apple mixture. Bake in preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until soft and bubbly. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
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Get it 2 (16-ounce) bags frozen dark sweet cherries 1/3 cup and 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup whole milk Ice cream (optional)
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Do it Combine cherries and 1/3 cup sugar in a large skillet. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-high; simmer rapidly until syrupy, 8 to 10 minutes. In a small bowl, combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; set aside. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt; gradually stir in milk, mixing just until a wet dough forms. (Be careful not to over mix the batter for the dumplings; it should be wet and lumpy.) Reduce heat to medium-low. Spoon tablespoons of dough (you should have about 18) over simmering fruit; sprinkle all with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Cover skillet; simmer very gently until dumplings are set and dry to the touch, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve warm with ice cream, if desired.
Chocolate-peanut butter fudge Get it 1 (18-ounce) jar extra chunky or creamy peanut butter 1 (11.5-ounce) package milk chocolate chips 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
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1 cup ricotta cheese 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips Powdered sugar for garnish
In a mixing bowl, add ricotta cheese, sugar and cocoa powder. Mix well In another mixing bowl, beat whipping cream until stiff and peaks form. Add chocolate mixture into whipping cream. Mix gently. After they are well combined, add mixture into a piping bag or zip-close bag and it’s ready to be piped into the cannoli shells. Pipe chocolate filling into cannoli. Dip each end of cannoli into chocolate chips. Sprinkle with powder sugar and serve immediately.
Line an 8-inch square pan with aluminum foil, extending foil over the edges of the pan. Spray lightly with no-stick cooking spray. Place peanut butter and chocolate chips in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally until melted. Stir in almond extract and sweetened condensed milk until blended. Pour into prepared pan; chill 1 hour or until firm. Remove fudge from pan by lifting foil; remove foil. Cut into 48 pieces.
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Chocolate chunk macaroons
Creamy orange and lemon rice pudding
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3/4 cup sugar 2 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut 2 large egg whites 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chunks 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Pinch of salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine sugar, coconut, egg whites, chocolate chunks, vanilla and salt. Use your hands to mix well, completely combining ingredients. Dampen hands with cold water. Form 1 1/2 tablespoons of mixture into a loose haystack shape and place on a prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mixture, placing macaroons about 1 inch apart. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove baking sheet from oven to a wire rack and let macaroons cool slightly on the baking sheet. These are best served warm from the oven, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days; leave in a warm place for 1 hour before serving to allow chocolate to soften.
1 orange 1 1/4 cups Arborio rice 4 cups milk Zest of 1 lemon 1/2 vanilla bean, split, seeds scraped Pinch of salt 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup heavy cream
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Remove zest from orange using a zester. Cut ends off orange and remove peel, pith and outer membranes, following the curve of the fruit with a paring knife. Lift sections away from the membranes and set aside. Squeeze juice from membranes over sections before discarding. Place the Arborio rice, milk and reserved orange zest, lemon zest, vanilla bean seeds, salt and sugar in a medium saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and most, but not all, of the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Stir in heavy cream. Serve the pudding in small bowls garnished with orange sections.
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DASH your way to a healthy heart
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Mary Sadler is a registered dietitian for Ministry Saint Michael’s Hospital in Stevens Point.
very year U.S. News & World Report puts out an annual rating of popular diets. The DASH diet (Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension) developed by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute came out on top once again for best overall diet. The DASH diet ranked highly effective in lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels, controlling diabetes and reducing weight. It is safe, practical and evidenced based. The DASH diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables and low-fat dairy foods. Whole grain bread and cereals, lean meats, nuts and other healthy fats round out the plan. Foods included are rich in magnesium, potassium, calcium, protein and fiber while being low in sodium and saturated fat. Sweets, red meat and processed foods are limited. Let’s look at the key food groups included in the DASH diet, recommended servings, and how to incorporate them into your daily eating. » Vegetables (4 servings a day): Add baby carrots or low-sodium vegetable soup at lunch. Pile on tomato
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slices, avocado and leafy greens in your sandwich. Double up on vegetables at dinner or add a green salad at meals. » Fruits (4 servings a day): Start your day off with two servings of fruit at breakfast by drinking a small glass of 100 percent fruit juice and topping your cereal with blueberries. Or add both a banana and a cup of strawberries in your morning smoothie. Instead of eating cookies or cake for dessert, try a bowl of mixed fruit. » Dairy (2 servings a day): Drink skim or 1 percent milk instead of soda, lemonade or other sweetened beverages at meals. Yogurt is protein- and calcium-rich and fresh fruit can be added to it.
» Meat, poultry and fish (2 or fewer servings a day): Use lean cuts with visible fat trimmed away and skin removed. Limit red meats, especially with new evidence that suggests the carnitine in red meat increases risk of heart disease. Eat salmon, tuna and other omega-3 rich fish twice a week. » Nuts, seeds and legumes (3 or more servings per week): Unsalted almonds, walnuts, peanuts, soy nuts and sunflower, flax and chia seeds can be added to oatmeal, salads and trail mix for rich sources of plant protein, magnesium and fiber. Beans and lentils also are plant protein sources to replace less healthy animal foods. » Grains (6 servings per
day): Look for the word “whole” as the first ingredient on breads, bagels, crackers and cereals. Try replacing white rice and pasta with brown or wild rice, quinoa, or whole grain pasta or barley. » Fats and oils (3 servings per day): Vegetable oils high in monounsaturated fats such as extra virgin olive, canola and peanut oils help lower the LDL (lousy) cholesterol while raising the HDL (healthy) cholesterol. » Sweets (5 servings per week): Most of us enjoy some sweets in our diet but moderation is the key. Choose dark chocolate, fruit sorbet, frozen yogurt or a small serving of a homemade baked good to satisfy the sweet tooth. » Sodium (2000 mg or less a day): Check packaged foods as many are high in sodium. Prepare homemade meals in larger amounts to have leftovers for later in the week, rather than rely on a processed can of soup or frozen dinner. The DASH diet is based on eating more nutrient-rich real foods and less processed foods. Give it a try for a few months and see its healthy benefits for yourself.
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cylg! caught you looking good!
Photos from the 12th annual Passport to Paradise to benefit the youth programs of the Stevens Point Area YMCA and the Boys & Girls Club of Portage County Jan. 24 at the Holiday Inn Hotel & Convention Center in Stevens Point. The theme for this year’s fundraiser was “Havana Nights.”
Bette Reko of Stevens Point, Carol Risberg of Stevens Point and Jeanne Herder of Stevens Point.
Cindy Kiepert of Plover, Roxanne Forrest of Plover, Karen Henneghan of Plover, Terri Chang of Plover and Deb McGill of Plover.
Amber Garbe of Stevens Point and Emily Furseth of Stevens Point.
Samone Tucker of Stevens Point, Lindsey Karles of Stevens Point and Katherine Ebensperger of Stevens Point.
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Bree Duever of Minneapolis and Dani Schmidt of Stevens Point.
Janet Smith of Plover, Julie Hladky of Whiting, Mindy Borchardt of Stevens Point and Teresa Timerman of Stevens Point.
Shannon Semmerling of Stevens Point and Autumn Carlson of Stevens Point.
Flor Slezak of Stevens Point, Christy Schobert of Stevens Point, Joy Silva of Stevens Point, Mary Beth Slezak of Stevens Point and Kim Iannelli of Washington D.C.
Leigh Jacobson of Amherst, Sara Remington of Stevens Point, Tess Jacobson of Scandinavia, Kiara Boutwell of Scandinavia and Amanda Aasen of Scandinavia.
Hannah Mueller of Wisconsin Rapids, Natasha Kroening of Plover and Emily Wimme of Plover.
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WOMAN TO KNOW: ELIZABETH AGUILLERA
Arts advocate aims to make positive impact
Name: Elizabeth Aguillera Age: 42 City: Stevens Point Family: Daughter, Bella, 11, and son, Austin, 8 Job: Executive director of the Arts Alliance of Portage County, a nonprofit arts and culture advocacy agency If you weren’t in your current job position, you’d be ... A consultant, an artist’s agent, a gardener, a graphic designer or a jazz singer. What inspires you? I am inspired by people who pursue their passions and take the road less traveled. Those who question why they do what they do and make adjustments to live a more authentic life, rather than just accept what society tells them to do. Both of my parents passed away before they were 60 years old. I wonder how different their lives would have been if they pursued their passions without worrying about being judged by society. Life is short, make it one you love. My superhero power would be? To heal living things and the environment. Restoring balance and helping others and our world is greatly needed. I wish I could make a bigger positive impact. The one thing I wish I could do well but can’t is ... I wish I could stick to routines. I know routines are beneficial, but they make me feel boxed in. I need the freedom of flexibility. My guilty pleasure is … Dancing, especially Latin or ballroom dancing. I also love to turn up music really loud. The gift that I want but never receive is ... To have large amounts of uninterrupted time to putter, create and reflect. The movie I can watch over and over is ... “Mama Mia!” I love the locale, the independent women characters, ABBA, the dance numbers and the love stories. It always makes me smile. The book I can read over and over again is ... “The Kasmiri Shawl” by Rosie Thomas. I usually read nonfiction, memoirs and biographies, but escaping into a book by Rosie Thomas provides a mental vacation for me. Her writing is beautifully descriptive and I love reading about foreign lands. If you would like to be featured as our Woman to Know in an upcoming issue of You magazne, or to nominate someone, contact Jamie Jung at 715-345-2256 or jamie.jung@cwnews.net.
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