Floral Park’s annual Veterans Day march, ceremony
Floral Park’s annual Veterans Day March and Ceremony, sponsored by the Floral Park American Legion with the support and cooperation of the Incorporated Village of Floral Park, will be on Monday, November 11.
Post Commander Bob Murray invites all Veterans, their families and the public to march with the Veterans and attend the ceremony.
On Veterans Day we remember the service of all veterans. We remember the men and women who left their civilian lives to serve our nation, preserve our freedom and protect our way of life. Our Veterans are part of our community, our history, and it is fitting and proper that we remember and thank them for their service.
The Veterans March will assemble at 10:45 a.m. on the Atlantic Ave Extension at the intersection of Tulip Ave then proceed down Tulip Ave to Veterans Memorial Park in front of Our Lady of Victory Church. The American Legion Color
Guard will be lead by Sgt. at Arms Edward LaChapelle and The Floral Park Police Department Color Guard will join the march.
The ceremony will commence at 11:00 a.m. and end at approximately 11:30 a.m..
Invited to give the Invocation and Benediction is the Rev Thomas Fusco, Pastor of Our Lady of Victory Church. The Pledge of Allegiance will be lead by local Scout troops followed by the National Anthem. Past Post Commander Matt Cacciatore will conduct the POW-MIA ceremony.
The presentation of wreaths to honor the service of all Veterans will be lead by the by the Floral Park American Legion and the Floral Park Knights of Columbus. Taps will be sounded for those that gave their lives in the service of our Nation.
The Village’s Veterans Day Ceremony and its Military Tribute Banner Program honors veterans and exemplifies Floral Park’s commitment to “always remember” and to extend a
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The Floral Park American Letion will hold its annual Veterans Day March and Ceremony on Monday, November 11th.
heartfelt thank you and welcome home to all our Veterans.
The Floral Park American Legion thanks Mayor Kevin M. Fitzgerald, the Board of Trustees, the Police, Fire, and Public Works Departments for their support of the Veterans Day March and Ceremony.
The Floral Park American Legion was founded in 1919 and is marking its 105th consecutive year of conducting and participating in events that support Veterans and foster patriotism in the community and nation.
The Floral Park American
Legion’s initiatives and programs include the sponsoring of Boy Scout Troop 482 a Floral Park Little League Team, monthly bingo for the Veterans at the Saint Albans VA Hospital and participating in The Hance Family Foundation Annual Christmas Toy Drive. It provides citizenship awards to students of four local schools, contributes to Eagle Scout Projects, The American Legion Legacy Scholarship Fund which provides college scholarships to children of post 911 Veterans who died on active duty,
annually sponsors students to Boys State which is among the most respected educational programs of government instruction for high school students and sponsors the Floral Park Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony in May.
Veterans interested in becoming a member of the Floral Park American Legion (the Post) are invited to call the Post at 516-437-1295. The Post meets the first and third Friday of the month at 7:30 p.m.. All Veterans are welcome.
In the event of inclement
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Antique Roadshow
“FPHS
The Floral Park Historical Society will hold its Antique Roadshow “ FPHS Style “ on Sunday, November 10.
Appraisals will be provided by Marion Rizzo of Syl-Lee Antiques. Bring your vintage treasurers and
Style”
what-nots! No paintings or furniture, please! Limit one or two items.
The event will take place at 2 p.m. at the Floral Park Recreation Pool Building. The public is invited. No written appraisals will be provided.
Food for Fines at the FP Public Library
Throughout November, the Floral Park Public Library will waive overdue fines up to $5 per cardholder and accept food items to be donated to Our Lady of Victory ’ s food pantry.
• Coffee
• Juice boxes
• Rice
• Beans
• Canned tuna
• Soup
The food collection bag is in the Library's lobby. Even if you have no fines, you ’ re welcome to donate.
Most needed items:
• Chef Boyardee
• Pasta sauce
• Cereals
• Peanut butter and jelly
No glass containers, please!
Holy Trinity plans Advent Concert
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will hold its Advent Concert on Saturday, November 16, at 2:30 p.m.
The concert will feature the New York Children's Choir for Christ and other musicians.
Entry fee is $20. Children under 12 may attend for free with a non-perishable food donation.
The church is located at 246-55 87th Ave., Bellerose. For more information please call 718-347-0278.
Four Village Studio upcoming programs
The following programs will be aired on Four Village Studio Community Television during the week of Monday, November 11 and Thursday, November 14:
7:30 p.m. - Davidson & Co.: Larry Davidson - Mark Vonnegut, M.D. , the son of Kurt Vonnegut, discusses mental health
8:00 p.m. - Inspiring Stories: Bill Corbett, Jr. - Rob Weisberg ~ 9-11 Responder & Advocate For Those With PTSD
8:30 p.m. - FPFD: Red Alert: Larry King, AEMT - Nassau County
Firefighters – Operation Wounded Warrior
9:00 p.m. - The Floral Park Mayor’s Report : Hon. Kevin M. Fitzgerald -Stephen G. McAllister, Floral Park Police Commissioner
9:30 p.m. - Wes Houston Presents…: Wes Houston - Fred Raimondo ~ Singer-SongwriterGuitarist
Programs can be viewed on Optimum Ch.18 or Fios Ch.28. They can also be viewed online at 4VS.org.
Programs will repeat on Sunday, November 17 at 9:30 a.m.
Christmas Wreath Sale Fundraiser
The Boy Scouts of Troop 482 will be having a wreath sale on Saturday, November 30. Come down and support the scouts by purchasing a pre-decorated wreath for only $30 per wreath. The sale will take place at the Floral Park Public Library.
Also, by special order only, the following items will be available: deocrat-
ed grave blankets (24" x 45") - $55; decorated Balsam Cross - $35; and 25 foot roping - $30.
Special orders are due by November 13 and must be paid in full. For information and special orders please contact Troop482Wreaths@ yahoo.com or 516-998-5715 or 631-615-9031.
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Floral Park-Bellerose students host “Sock-tober” collections
Floral Park-Bellerose School Student Ambassadors presented members of the Lions Club with a donation of socks for their “Sock-tober” collection.
Floral Park-Bellerose School and John Lewis Childs School both participated in a sock donation drive as part of the Floral Park Lions Club’s “Socktober.”
John Lewis Childs School Leader Corp students presented members of the Lions Club with a donation of socks for their “Sock-tober” collection.
Floral Park-Bellerose School’s Student Ambassadors and John Lewis Childs School’s Leader Corp decorated the donation boxes, spread the word about the initiative and monitored the collections.
“Sock-tober” was held in the Floral
Park-Bellerose school buildings from Sept. 19-Oct. 22, and the donation boxes were filled to the brim with pairs of socks by the end of the drive. Members of the Lions Club picked up the socks, thanking the students for their hard work.
The socks will be donated to the homeless and to crisis centers in the Floral Park area.
Photos courtesy of the Floral Park-Bellerose Union Free School District
NOVEMBER 6, 2024 | 6:00–8:00 P.M.
• Pie making skills (Pumpkin pie and chocolate cream)
• Prepare pie crust from scratch
• Learn how to blind bake
• Prepare pumpkin and chocolate fillings
• Make meringue
• Each student will go home with the mini pies they prepare
JUNIOR CHEF FALL CLASS: 11/12
NOVEMBER 12, 2024 | 4:00–6:00 P.M.
• Pumpkin ravioli with butter sage sauce
• Roasted parmesan potatoes
• Pan roasted chicken with appels and herbs
• Apple tart • Pumpkin ice cream
FP High School names top students in Class of 2025
Valedictorian Fiona So
ADULT THANKSGIVING PREP CLASS: GET STUFFED!
NOVEMBER 14 & 21, 2024 | 6:00–9:00 P.M.
• Roasted root vegetables with rosemary and parmesan
• Compound butter • Croissant and sausage stuffing
• Cranberry with red wine and thyme sauce
• Rich, silky butternut squash soup
• Garlic and herb roasted turkey nreast
• The best gravy ever!!!
FALL COOKIE DECORATING: BASICS CLASS
NOVEMBER 20, 2024 | 4:00–6:00 P.M.
• Prepare sugar cookies from scratch
• Prepare and color royal icing • Decorate cookies
• Kids will also make personal pizzas and ice cream
• Students will take home prepared cookies
PASTRY CLASS FOR ADULTS: CAKE DECORATING
NOVEMBER 20, 2024 | 7:00–9:00 P.M.
• Cake decorating techniques
• Properly fill and place coupler and tips on piping bags
• Practice using different piping tips
• Roses, leaf, stars, borders and ruffles
• Decorate your own cake using new piping techniques
• Take home your own decorated cake
Floral Park Memorial High School has announced that Fiona So and Ainsley Cunningham are the valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, of the Class of 2025.
So is regarded as an exceptionally bright and kind-hearted student. Throughout her high school career, she has consistently challenged herself by enrolling in more than 10 Advanced Placement courses. Her academic accomplishments are evident through her remarkable overall GPA of 103.04 and recognition as an AP Scholar with Distinction. As a junior, she received the prestigious Brown University Book Award, which is awarded to a student who exhibits excellent verbal and written communication skills. So not only excels in the classroom but also as a talented artist and musician. She has pursued drawing since she was 6 years old, participating in numerous competitions at local and national levels. Her artwork has been featured in the Nassau All-County Art Exhibition and the district’s Gallery @77. This school year, she received a Scholar-Artist Award in the Visual Arts category from Long Island Arts Alliance. Additionally, she plays classical piano and has been recognized with distinct scores in the New York State School Music Association at all six levels. Outside of school, she is an active member of the USA Diabolo Association. Her competitive spirit has led her to achieve noteworthy achievements, including a first place finish in the group division of the USA National Diabolo Competition and a third place individual finish in the northeast region competition. She shares her knowledge as a Diabolo
Salutatorian Ainsley Cunningham
instructor at the Chinese Cultural Association of Long Island. A gifted and humble student, Cunningham has an undeniable thirst for learning, as she has enrolled in 10 Advanced Placement courses and regularly sought out Floral Park Memorial’s most rigorous classes. She will graduate with an impressive overall GPA of 103. Passionate about STEM, Cunningham is a proud student of the district’s pre-engineering program. Through the program, she participated in the NASA TechRise Challenge with her classmates, and she co-authored a proposal for a 2U CubeSat project on a rocket-powered lander sponsored by NASA. As a junior, she was the recipient of the Rensselaer Medal, which is awarded to students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement in math and science. Additionally, she was accepted into the Seminar for Top Engineering Prospects at Purdue University. Her success in the pre-engineering program and enjoyment of STEM led her to join the school’s Robotics Club, where she has assumed the leadership role of secretary. She has shared her love and knowledge of STEM with younger children as a “Code Sensei,” managing and leading STEM summer camps last year. She guided the campers through coding, robotics and video production projects. Furthermore, Cunningham is an accomplished musician. She plays the violin in the orchestra, chamber orchestra and district orchestra, as well as the school’s jam band.
Photos courtesy of the Sewanhaka Central High School District
Thanksgiving Dinner Packages
Turkeys Full Cooked and Oven Ready
$299 + tax (Serves 10–15 people)
• 16–18 lb Fresh, Antibiotic Free, Cooked Turkey
• 1/2 Tray Traditional Stuffing with OR without Sausage Meat
• 1/2 Tray of String Beans, Mixed Vegetables, OR String Bean Casserole
• 1/2 Tray of White Mashed Potato OR Sweet Mashed Potato w/ Marshmallows
• Choice of Apple, Pumpkin, or Pecan Pie
• Homemade Turkey Gravy
• Homemade Cranberry Sauce
$429 + tax (Serves 15–20 people)
• 22–24 lb Fresh, Antibiotic Free, Cooked Turkey
• Full Tray Traditional Stuffing with OR without Sausage Meat
• Full Tray of String Beans, Mixed Vegetables, OR String Bean Casserole
• Full Tray of White Mashed Potato OR Sweet Mashed Potato w/ Marshmallows
• Choice of Two Pies (Apple, Pumpkin, or Pecan) • Homemade Turkey Gravy
• Homemade Cranberry Sauce
ADDITIONS: +Extra Pies ($16 each) • +Turkey Carving ($15 each)
Orders must be palced by Monday, 11/25/24. Pickup is on Thanksgiving morning, 8–10 a.m. or any day requested. Not combinable with coupons or discounts.
FRESH TURKEY
Amish Grade A Turkey ($3.59/lb) • Bell & Evan’s Fresh Turkey ($5.49/lb)
Boneless Turkey Breast($10.99/lb) • Bone-In Turkey Breast($6.89/lb)
Stuffed Turkey Breast (Apple Cornbread) ($12.99/lb)
Turkey Gravy (Quart) ($9.95 ea) • Turkey Carving ($15)
BUTCHER FAVORITES
Honey Glazed Spiral Ham ($10.99/lb) • Filet Mignon, 1/2 or Whole ($24.99/lb)
Filet Mignon, Trimmed ($37.99/lb) • Prime Rib Roast ($34.99/lb)
Bone-In Leg of Lamb ($9.99/lb) • Rack of Lamb, Whole Rack ($23.99/lb)
Crown Roast Pork ($10.89/lb) • Stuffed Pork Roast ($7.89/lb)
COOKED OR OVEN READY TURKEY A LA CARTE
(Includes Gravy.Additional Carving: $15)
8–10 Ppl (12–14 lb.) ($109) • 12–15 Ppl (16–18 lb.) ($139) 16–20 Ppl (22–24 lb.) ($179)
Cooked Boneless Turkey Breast: 8–12 People (5–6 lb.) ($69)
TRIMMINGS
Stuffing with Sausage ($50/$85) • White Mashed Potato ($50/$85)
Sweet Mashed Potato w/ Marshmallows ($50/$85) • String Bean Casserole ($50/$85)
Brussels Sprouts and Pancetta ($55/$90) • String Beans w/ Garlic and Oil ($50/$85)
Homemade Cranberry Sauce Quart ($9.95) • Apple, Pumpkin or Pecan Pie ($16)
High school students call International Space Station
Students took part in the Columbia Space Initiative.
Sewanhaka Central High School District’s Career and Technical Education pre-engineering program students participated in a live group video call to astronaut Don Pettit on Oct. 25. The event was hosted by the Columbia Space Initiative, a space science, engineering, and outreach club founded in 2015, at Columbia University.
Pettit, a veteran astronaut on his
third long-term stay aboard the International Space Station, is known for his in-orbit “Saturday Morning” video series, where he conducts educational demonstrations that are only possible aboard the ISS.
Floral Park Memorial High School senior Ian Tallini was chosen to take part in the call. He spoke directly to the orbiting astronaut, asking about his
Students were able to speak with astronaut Don Pettit.
favorite “Saturday Morning” science project. In response to Tallini’s question, Pettit discussed his latest experiment, looking “at the freezing front of ice,” utilizing a -95° freezer. He showed students an image of the ice crystals he grew that morning.
Former Astronaut Mike Massimino, the Earth-side coordinator of the live call, is a 1980 graduate of Sewanhaka’s
H.Frank Carey High School. While at NASA, he flew on two Space Shuttle missions, took part in several spacewalks and helped upgrade the Hubble Space Telescope. He’s currently a professor of mechanical engineering at Columbia and serves as senior advisor of space programs at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
Sewanhaka
and Technical Education pre-engineering program students at Columbia University.
Central High School District’s Career
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Fully Cooked Thanksgiving Dinner (Serves 6 to 8 people)
•Fresh Cooked Turkey (10 –12 lbs)
•Half Tray of Homemade Stuffing
•Half Tray of Sweet or Mashed Potatoes
•1 Quart of Turkey Gravy
•1 Pound of Cranberry Sauce
• Half Tray of Caesar Salad or Mixed Greens
•Antipasto Platter
Fully Cooked Thanksgiving Dinner (Serves 10 to 16 people)
•Fresh Cooked Tukey (18 –20 lbs)
•Full Tray of Homemade Stuffing
•Full Tray of Sweet or Mashed Potatoes
•2 Quarts of Turkey Gravy
•2 Pounds of Cranberry Sauce
• Full Tray of Caesar Salad or Mixed Greens
•Antipasto Platter
• Choice of One Half Tray of Baked Ziti, Stuffed Shells Bolognese, and Penne a la Vodka
•1 Small Pie $249
• Choice of One Full Tray of Baked Ziti, Stuffed Shells Bolognese, and Penne a la Vodka
•2 Small Pies
PLACE YOUR ORDER BEFORE NOVEMBER 10 TO RECEIVE A FREE TRAY OF VEGETABLES
GOURMET PREPARED ENTRÉESWE HAVE A FULL LINE OF FRESH TURKEYS
Smoked Spiral Ham (6–7 lbs)
Meat Lasagna (Half Tray)
$49
$65
Layers of lean ground beef, ricotta, mozzarella and pecorino cheese and our own marinara sauce
Eggplant Parmigiana (Half Tray)
Fresh sliced eggplant with fresh mozzarella and parmigiana cheese and our own marinara sauce
Baked Shells (Half Tray)
$60
$60
Stuffed with ricotta and topped with our own marinara sauce
Other Selections: Bruschetta Basket, Fresh Mozzarella and Tomato Platter, Grilled Vegetable Platter, Fruit Bowl, Shrimp Cocktail Platter. Party Hero Platters, Fully Cooked Spiral Ham, Fully Cooked Turkey Breast
Floral Park Library teaches mah jongg
As we embrace the beauty of November, we’re reminded of the importance of community and gratitude. This month brings exciting events and opportunities to connect with one another, support our students, and enrich our school environment. From parent-teacher conferences to upcoming fundraisers, there’s plenty happening that we can’t wait to share with you. Thank you for your continued support and involvement—together, we make our school a vibrant place for our children to learn and grow!
November Events
Friday, November 8 - Reflections submissions due!
JLCS students can participate by submitting completed works of art by November 13 in one or all of the following categories: Literature, Music
Composition, Visual Arts, and Dance Choreography.
Be Kind Friday!
Sunday, November 10 - MOMS NIGHT OUT - “Sunday Funday” 7–11 p.m. at Knights of ColumbusMineola - Come with friends and/or make friends!! Get your tickets below.
Monday, November 11 - SCHOOL CLOSED - Veteran’s Day
Wednesday, November 13 - Picture Retake Day
Thursday, November 14 and Friday, November 15 - Scholastic Book Fair
Thursday, November 28 - SCHOOL CLOSED - Thanksgiving
Friday, November 29 - SCHOOL CLOSED
Empire Award presented
On October 11, New York State Senator Steve Rhoads was thrilled to award Busto’s Martial Arts in Plainview the New York State Empire Award. The Empire Award honors outstanding small businesses that make a lasting impact. Senator Rhoads was honored to present the award to Busto’s, which emphasizes the business’ remarkable dedication to quality and community giving. John Busto and his team have been instrumental in serving the Plainview-Old Bethpage community, supporting key events and providing life-changing self-defense classes. Through their transformative programs, Busto’s empowers students with discipline, confidence, and perseverance, helping them achieve their dreams. Senator Rhoads presented the Empire Award alongside the Plainview-Old Bethpage Chamber of Commerce and John Busto’s family members to congratulate them on this prestigious honor.
The three session program was led by Patty Cook.
Floral Park Library members gathered on three Saturdays to learn and play mah jongg.
Patrons of the Floral Park Public Library recently learned to play mah jongg during a three-session class taught by Patty Cook.
Ikon Passholders Get New Benefits, Discounts, Expanded Access for Skiing and Riding at 58 Global Destinations
BY KAREN RUBIN TRAVEL FEATURES SYNDICATE GOINGPLACESFARANDNEAR.COM
Ikon Pass skiers and riders have 58 global destinations across 5 continents, 11 countries 17 states, 4 Canadian provides across the Americas, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan, totaling 179,197 skiable acres and 7,263 trails to explore for the 2024/25 season. This is the seventh season that the Ikon Pass has been available and passholders have a slew of added benefits as Peak Perks, which and access to travel consultants to help plan and arrange that trip to discover some new, exotic, far away destination. Among the new features:
More Friends & Family Discounts: Ikon Pass holders now get two additional Friends & Family discounts, for a total of 12 for the 24/25 winter season. Each Friends & Family discount provides a minimum of 25% off the single day lift ticket price posted for the day the discount is used to ski or ride at an eligible Ikon Pass destination.
Unlock $200 CAD/Day on a Heli-Skiing Adventure: Ikon Pass elevates your powder pursuit with a credit of up to $1,400 CAD to spend on a CMH Heli-Skiing experience. Go day heli-skiing at CMH Purcell any time during the 24/25 winter season or stay at any other CMH destination during December 2024 or April 2025 and get $200 CAD each day of your trip. Choose from multiple ways to spend your credit. Ikon Pass holders also get early booking privileges on winter heli-skiing trips, which often sell out ahead of time. In the summer, Ikon Pass holders get exclusive
Recognized as both family and beginner friendly, Winter Park, Colorado, one of 58 resorts on the Ikon Pass, is offering Kids Ski Free and Rent Free deals this season © Karen Rubin/goingplacesfarandnear.com
benefits on heli-hiking trips, (terms & conditions apply).
Exclusive Access to Travel Service: The Ikon Pass is designed so that it pays for itself after as few as five days of skiing, plus incentivizes passholders to take one long ski vacation and explore some further afield resort – across the country or on another continent. Many of the Ikon Pass resort participants report new skiers coming from long distance and abroad, while Americans can actually take advantage of resorts in the southern hemisphere – in Chile, New Zealand, Australia – to ski yearround.
Discount on Travel with Ikon Pass Travel: Ikon Pass Travel is an online travel planning service exclusively for members of the Ikon Pass
community that offers the ability to seamlessly explore and book all aspects of adventure across Ikon Pass destinations. Browse and compare airfare, hotels, and activities across Ikon Pass destinations to create a vacation package or be matched with an Ikon Pass Travel specialist. (Terms and conditions apply.)
24/25 IKON PASS PRICING: There are different levels of pass which offer different benefits, from unlimited access to a list of resorts, to a number of days. Ikon Pass starting at $1,249; Ikon Base Pass starting at $869; Ikon Session Pass starting at $259.
For all Ikon Pass products and pricing, visit https://www.ikonpass. com/en/shop-passes
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GOING PLACES NEAR AND FAR
Here’s a sampling of some of the improvements this season: Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest mountain resort in eastern North America, is making a $7 million investment in new energy efficient snow guns totaling 1,000 new pieces of equipment over the next two seasons. Located in the heart of Vermont’s Green Mountains, Killington Resort has earned its moniker “The Beast of the East” with four seasons of adventure spread across six peaks, plus Pico Mountain, which is its own self-contained ski in/ out resort that is particularly great for families and intermediate skiers. With the most expansive snowmaking and lift system in eastern North America, Killington offers more than 200 trails and 92 miles of diverse snow sports terrain, including a worldclass terrain park network and the longest season in the East. During the summer, Killington features a destination bike park with 30 miles of mountain biking trails, an 18-hole championship golf course, the familyfriendly Snowshed Adventure Center, plus 15 miles of hiking trails. Killington is locally and independently owned (www.killington.com).
Stratton Mountain, Vermont, one of the New England favorites, is in the midst of a multi-year project to enhance snowmaking, in order to take advantage of shorter windows to make snow. The improvement will be most noticeable for intermediate skiers – the trails will open sooner and stay open later in the season. Being part of Alterra Mountain Co. and the Ikon Pass program has been a boon to skiers who were already Stratton
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Ikon Passholders Get New Benefits, Discounts, Expanded Access for Skiing and Riding at 58 Global Destinations
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devotees: they get their warm-ups in Stratton, then go for a big ski vacation to Steamboat, while Stratton is getting lots of passholders from further-afield. In addition, Alterra has invested in capital projects including modernizing the Ursa Lift to improve operational efficiency and maximize uphill capacity.
Tremblant, located 1 ½ hour drive from Montreal, a 50-minute flight from New York City, means that a New Yorker can actually be skiing on the mountain in less time than it takes to drive up to Vermont. This season, Tremblant has a new shuttle connecting Montreal PierreElliott-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Tremblant, facilitating access and significantly reducing vehicular traffic. Tremblant offers the highest peak in the East and 305 hectares of skiing, 102 trails on four sides of the mountain. The Canadian resort has been part of Ikon since 2017 – and is just the sort of discovery that Ikon Pass holders can take advantage of – to enjoy its French Canadian ambiance and international feel. Everything walking distance. You take the gondola from the pedestrian village to the summit. The four-season resort village offers 13 hotels (1500 beds),25 restaurants, 4 bars. You can even ski in summer, on synthetic surface (new) aimed at introducing beginners. There is also hiking, and a Sound & Light show in the woods accessed by the chairlift.
Winter Park Resort, Colorado, is completing a $37 million snowmaking upgrade, doubling capacity and creating broader early-season snow coverage which will enable Winter Park to have one of the longest winter seasons in Colorado.
Recognized as both family and beginner friendly, Winter Park is offering Kids Ski Free and Rent Free - every kid
14 and younger signed up for a Winter Park Ski and Ride School lesson receives a complementary lift ticket for the day (must book by Nov. 29, 2024), plus a free ski or snowboard rental with a three-day adult gear rental package. Beginners take advantage of a new learn-to-ski guarantee where if by the end of your third lesson, you can’t ski the 10 green trails your fourth lesson is free. Back this season, 60-Minute Pro Tip lessons.
Less than 70 miles from Denver, Winter Park is accessible by the Winter Park Express Amtrak train from Denver Union Station direct to the ski resort on weekends during ski season. Flanked by the dramatic Continental Divide, Winter Park Resort receives some of the state’s most consistent snowfall across its 3000+ acres of world-class terrain and has been voted USA Today’s #1 Ski Resort in North America multiple years. During summer, the resort is home to renowned Trestle bike park, and has been nominated as Colorado’s Top Adventure Town. For more information, visit www.winterparkresort.com
Steamboat, Colorado, which celebrated its 60th anniversary two years ago, boasts a rich Western heritage in vibe, culture and ambiance. Located in the northwest corner of Colorado, its nearby Hayden Airport has direct service from 16 airports on six carriers (during ski season, less frequent service other times). Steamboat is Colorado’s second largest ski resort after Vail – the resort had a “serious” expansion in 2023, adding 650 acres of expert terrain in the popular “side country” accessed by a new Mahagony Ridge lift. Steamboat is paradise for intermediate skiers’ and its Sunshine Bowl is particularly popular with families. Last year, Steamboat opened a gondola from its base to the summit of the mountain with the most blue terrain and a dedicated learning area.
This season Taos Ski Valley skiers will benefit from nearly $1 Million in upgraded snowmaking, grooming, and lift maintenance, as well as a new ski and snowboard rental fleet. Also the Eis Haus ice skating rink will have evening ice skating for $25, including rentals.
Also, there are new Snowsports packages:
• The Blake Experience Ski Week Package for two: includes 5 half days of instruction (SundayFriday), 2 5-day lift tickets, 5 nights of accommodations at The Blake, 5-day demo rentals from Taos Sports, and a $30 credit for breakfast at 192 at The Blake each morning per person (from $2600);
• New Teen Ski Weeks, designed for teens and college students, providing 6-day lessons, during peak holidays Christmas, MLK week, President’s Day, and Spring Break.
• Children’s value three-day lesson packages that provide discounts over two-day packages, including
• Children’s First Timer package and Children’s Intermediate and Advanced package.
• Full-day, private lesson/mountain guide for up to four people, for a truly specialized and personalized Taos ski experience, $950, $50 for each additional person.
Deer Valley in Park City, Utah, is set for a massive expansion, nearly doubling existing terrain to 5,700 skiable acres when it is done (3,700 more skiable acres than the original). This is because the resort acquired neighboring wilderness that was set to be developed. The first part of the expansion will open this season: 300 new skiable acres and three lifts will open this season including the Keetley Express - a six-person chairlift with a bubble, connecting the new Deer Valley East Village to the existing Deer Valley terrain, dropping skiers off
Pumpkin Substitutes
BY JEFF RUGG
Q: I have a neighbor who says she gets a better “pumpkin” pie by using butternut squash. My squash vines grew a lot of fruit this year, and I was planning on storing some for the winter. I have had trouble getting pumpkins to grow in my garden, but the squash almost always produce a lot. If she is right, I may stop trying to grow pumpkins and just grow more squash. What do you think?
A: Your neighbor is right. Butternut and acorn squash do make good “pump-
kin” pies. All pumpkins and several squash varieties can be used in pies, but the best pie pumpkins are small, sweet pumpkins without the watery and stringy consistency of jack-o-lantern pumpkins. The typical commercially processed pumpkin found in canned pumpkin is a tan colored squash shaped like a football, not at all like an orange jack-o-lantern pumpkin. If you can’t find small pie pumpkins, you can use butternut and buttercup squash as an equal substitute for pumpkin in the recipe. Squash will be found at the grocery store for a longer time than pumpkins.
On the other hand, I don’t think you will be carving or decorating your butternut squash for Halloween. Many people save the seeds from their pumpkins, and I don’t think you will save the squash seeds for roasting.
Pumpkins and other squash are good sources of vitamins and are good to eat. They are a variety of winter squash like butternut and acorn squash. Winter squash are left on the vine until they are mature, have a hard rind and are usually baked for eating. Summer squash such as
near the bottom terminal of the Sultan Express chairlift on Bald Mountain. The additional two chairlifts, Hoodoo Express and Aurora, will service new beginner-level ski trails and provide return access to the new Deer Valley East Village. The 500 additional day-skier parking spots this winter season will create an alternative arrival option via U.S. Route 40, helping to reduce traffic throughout Park City. Next year, the plan is to open six more lifts including a 10-person gondola, and 700 more parking spots. But even with the expansion, we are assured, Deer Valley’s quaint, intimate, luxurious, European charm (and its ski-only policy) the so-called “Deer Valley Difference” that skiers have enjoyed since the resort opened in 1981, will be maintained.
More Highlights: Ikon Passholders also will benefit from new lifts at Sugarbush, Copper Mountain, Snowmass, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Alta Ski Area, Snowbird, The Highlands, Bear Mountain, Mammoth Mountain, Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise Ski Resort, Niseko United, and Dolomiti Superski (celebrating its 50th anniversary with the replacement of 9 chairlifts and gondolas across Kronplatz, Alta Badia, Val Gardena-Alpe di Siusi, Val di FassaCarezza, Arabba-Marmolada, 3 Cime and San Martino di Castrozza-Passo Rolle). Ikon Pass resorts that will have new and expanded terrain include Snowbasin, Mt. Norquay, Boyne Mountain Resort, Alta and Arai Snow Resort which is expanding its avalanche-controlled freeriding zones, checked daily for avalanche risks to ensure an off-piste experience all within the margins of safety.
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Instinctively Navigating the Generation Gap
BY CLAIRE LYNCH
I have come to the conclusion that I am approaching this generation gap issue all wrong. Dealing with the misunderstandings and puzzled looks have shown me many times that the generation gap can be a sensitive subject and it suddenly dawned on me that if I think of one phrase, I will be able to handle generation gap instances in a much smoother way when they arise.
That phrase is “the sandwich generation.” It sounds unusual, I realize that, because usually the sandwich generation refers to those middle-aged people who are squeezed between the demands of caring for their children and their parents.
Technically, I’m not in this situation but when I think of the word “sandwich,” it very quickly reminds me that at parties and any time I’m speaking with someone older or someone younger, there are bound to be words, phrases and references they just don’t get.
I can mention “The Ed Sullivan Show” to one of my aunts or uncles and they immediately know what I’m talking about plus they start talking about some of the great guests Ed Sullivan featured on his show.
say “The Ed Sullivan Show” to my 30-something niece, Kathleen, and I will be met with a blank stare. What I’ve been reminding myself of recently is the old saying that goes, forewarned is forearmed. If I think of the sandwich generation, I can picture myself in the middle and my various other relatives on either side of that.
If I humorously bring up Walter Winchell to my 40-ish nephew, Patick, I really have to know that he won’t know what I’m talking about. So I can either talk off the top of my head or I can remember that Patrick wasn’t alive when President Kennedy was in
office and that yes, he probably read about things in history books but living through a certain time in history and reading about it in textbooks are two very different things.
On TV I hear people bring up Carnac the Magnificent on “The Tonight Show” in the 1960s and as a mystic Johnny Carson did a great job pretending that he could psychically divine unknown answers to unseen questions.
Instinctively I laughed when I saw Carson come out onto the stage wearing his Carnac costume and launch into his skit because who on earth can read minds? But Johnny Carson did a good job pretending he was psychic and the audience got a kick out of it. Carnac is not something I would mention today to either Kathleen or Patrick.
My friend, Artie, says that when we were kids, the only generation gap we came across was between our parents and us. If we were talking about The Beatles we were so excited about their various songs but the older generation kept saying they should cut their hair.
My friend, Jamie, is fond of saying, “A day without a case of the generation gap rearing its head is like a day without snow. It just isn’t as special.”
We always laugh when Jamie says that because she has a funny way of putting things but Jamie is 28 years old so when we’re talking casually and I mention the music of Bette Midler she inevitably asks, “Who’s that?”
We laugh even harder because my friends and I who are 50+ grew up with Bette Midler singing “The Rose,” “Wind Beneath My Wings” and her many other hits. All you have to do is say the word, “Beaches” and we think of the movie called “Beaches.” It came out in 1988. Bette Midler starred as CC Bloom.
My sister, Susan, and I were recalling the times that our parents had a way of doing things: one TV in the house and
that was in the living room for everyone to enjoy. Now it’s very different. Sometimes when I’m speaking with a Gen Xer I find that we are speaking the same language. But other times it feels as if we are on different planets because the words they use and the references they have show me - quite often - that we are definitely from different generations.
One thing I have to say is there are pros and cons to both the older and the younger generations. My younger friends and relatives have a different approach to life whether it’s with technology, trends in music and movies, and their views of society and the world.
My older friends and relatives always seem to offer me a very specific sense of history both in the U.S. and internationally. I’ve discovered that if I really listen to what they’re saying, they can be a treasure trove of information. We can be chatting for a short while and different examples of these things come up. What strikes me as glaringly different with the younger generation is their use of language. I have a pretty good
grasp of language but some of the words they use are not exactly how I would put things. Patrick will say he’s going to see “the fam” and while I can guess that he means seeing the family that one is pretty obvious. When he talks about “sus” I ask him to translate, please. If I hear it on TV I just go with it and hope that I can grasp the meaning of the word from the gist of the conversation.
In this case sus is a term meaning suspicious or something that it is giving the impression that it is questionable or dishonest. There’s a whole list of words and phrases the younger generations use that I’m not at all familiar with - and occasionally I have to look them up.
I know the various names the generations have been given: the Greatest Generation, the Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Millennials, Generation X, Y and Z. It’s beginning to sound like the English alphabet - which it is because next we have the Greek alphabet, Generation Alpha then Beta who will be born between 2025-2039. Then it’s Generation Gamma. Good grief!
BY TOM MARGENAU
Politics, Elections and Social Security
Because the presidential and congressional elections are on everyone’s mind, more than a few people have sent me emails saying something like this: “I’m afraid that this upcoming election will lead to dramatic changes to Social Security. So even though I didn’t want to file for Social Security for a few more years, I’m going to do it now so that I am grandfathered into the current system and no president or Congress will pull the rug out from under me!” And then they ask me if I think that’s a good idea.
And here is my answer: NEVER make a decision about when to start your Social Security benefits based on politics. Instead, make that decision based on your financial situation, your anticipated longevity, your marital status and other personal considerations discussed often in this column.
Why not politics? Well, consider this. For 50 years now, people have been making the same point to me. In other words, as far back as the 1970s and 1980s, people were telling me: “I’m afraid so and so (insert your political villain here) will be elected and he will ruin Social Security as we know it.” And of course, that never happened. Social Security keeps chugging along no matter who is sitting in the Oval Office.
To be sure, Social Security has been reformed over the years, and changes have been made to the laws affecting a person’s eligibility for benefits. But if those changes were major, they were almost always phased in over a long time.
Case in point: In 1983, Congress raised the retirement age from 65 to 67. But they did not do so overnight. They phased in the age increase over a period of more than four decades. In fact, it won’t be until 2027 that people born in 1960 will finally reach their full retirement age of 67.
If somewhere in the near future Congress raises the retirement age again (and I will bet my next 10 Social Security checks that will happen), it won’t be people currently in their 60s who will be affected by the change. Rather, it will be our children, and more likely our grandchildren, who will have to wait until a greater age before they can retire with full Social Security benefits.
Many readers have also complained to me that with 10,000 baby boomers retiring every single day, the Social Security system has been heading towards a financial cliff, yet nobody seems to be doing anything about it.
Well, there is plenty of blame to go around. Liberals and Democrats deserve their share of the blame, because so often they tend to put their heads in the sand and say: “What Social Security problem?” They run on a platform that essentially says, “I won’t let those nasty Republicans mess around with your Social Security benefits!”
Some conservatives and Republicans
deserve praise for at least being willing to discuss Social Security reform. But then they also deserve their share of the blame because they frequently propose outlandish and totally unworkable solutions to the problem -- such as “privatizing” the system or eliminating the taxation of Social Security benefits, which would drain $48 billion annually from an already underfunded program.
You may remember this line from Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” when Cassius is trying to convince Brutus that Caesar was not chosen by the gods to rule Rome, but rather by the actions of citizens. Cassius says: “The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves.”
If I were the great bard today and I were writing a play about the lack of any progress on the Social Security reform front, I would say, “The fault, dear reader, is not in our politicians, but in ourselves.” In my humble opinion, the public deserves their share of the blame because they say they want reform, but they tend to vote otherwise.
For example, if I ran for Congress on a platform of increasing the Social Security retirement age to 68; slightly reducing future cost-of-living increases; and raising the Social Security payroll tax by just a quarter of 1% (three very viable solutions to Social Security’s long-range fiscal problems), my opponent would run attack ads claiming that “If you vote for Tom Margenau, he’s going to increase your taxes and cut your grandma’s Social Security checks at the same time!” And guess what? Gullible people would fall for that argument, and I would lose the election in a landslide.
Not that long ago, as part of the ongoing budget negotiations between then-President Barack Obama and the Republican leadership in the House of Representatives, the president bucked the pressure he felt from many members of his own party and proposed a reduction in future cost-of-living increases for Social Security recipients as one way to trim government expenses.
You’d think that Republicans would have greeted that proposal with open arms. But what happened? Many of them immediately took to the airwaves and their Twitter accounts to blast the president for “trying to balance the budget on the backs of our poor, deserving senior citizens.” And that was the same thing Democrats said when the president proposed COLA reforms in the first place.
Do you see why Social Security reform can be so maddening and frustrating? Do you see why there is plenty of blame to go around for the lack of any meaningful changes? Do you see why Democrats should be ashamed of themselves? Do you see why Republicans should be ashamed of themselves? Do you see why the people and voters should be ashamed of themselves?
My guess is that everyone says they
want reform, but what they mean is they want reforms that impact the other guy. They don’t want their Social Security checks reduced or their grandma’s benefits cut, but they wouldn’t mind if that other less deserving guy’s benefits are reduced. And they don’t want their Social Security taxes raised or their children’s taxes raised, but they wouldn’t mind if that other guy’s payroll taxes are raised. So what to do? Here is my suggestion. Go to Amazon.com and buy my book, “So-
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Student load debt will have major effect on home purchases
The 1.7 trillion+ student loan debt is increasing by the day. The long term effect of the 634.2 billion owed (as of 2/24) by Millennials and Gen X is and will have a profound effect in the purchase of “the American Dream” a home. It will become monumentally impossible over their lifetime, unless a situation arises to be able to pay down or pay off their loans. Downsizing to a condo or coop might be the only doable path that most will have to consider. Worst case scenario will be to sticking it out in a rental for a longer term or living with other family members (inter-generational living) to be able to squirrel away enough savings to make their purchase happen. 30.6% of the student loan debt is owed by those 25-34. 38.9% of the loan amount is owed by those who are 35-49 years old. 17.8% of the debt is owed by those 50-61. 6.4% is owed by those 62+. 6.3% is owed by those 24 and younger. See www.studentloanplanner.com for more details.
These situations will make it next to impossible to purchase for those financially overleveraged groups. Over the years it will have a dire effect on our economy as there eventually will be fewer buyers and more sellers. This will be a reverse of today’s local environment, where we still have fairly
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Continued from previous page cial Security - Simple and Smart.” There is a chapter in that book that explains Social Security financing and offers very workable and realistic proposals for reform. And the next time a candidate runs on a platform including one or more of those reforms, give him or her your vote. If you have a Social Security question, Tom Margenau has two books with all the answers. One is called “Social Security -- Simple and Smart: 10 Easy-to-Understand Fact Sheets That Will Answer All Your Questions About Social Security.” The other is “Social Security: 100 Myths and 100 Facts.” You can find the books at Amazon.com or other book outlets. Or you can send him an email at thomas.margenau@comcast.net.
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strong demand and lower than normal inventory. It may take 10-20 years for the change, but I believe it will eventually occur if ideas leading to solutions to remedy these issues don’t result in solving this looming long term problem. For some, the solution for making it affordable to purchase has been to engage in having several jobs. For those that can rely on family financial assistance, that has allowed them to be able to achieve the “American Dream” of homeownership. However, for the majority, it’s been a struggle and saving more money has been the ultimate goal. Hoping and praying for lower prices maybe a pipe dream until either demand subsides or inventory drastically increases of which I see neither occurring.
state that one might want or need to relocate to. It’s all about price and making a living as well as having a work-life balance in creating a happier environment. There was a recent study done surveying 2500 individuals across the U.S. about the real estate market and buying attitudes of GenZ, Millennials, Gen X and Baby Boomers. This was a fairly comprehensive insight to how they felt and their intentions about purchasing. Here is the link that will provide you some solid introspection on what they think and feel. https://www. inmyarea.com/research/generation-zhomeownership-study
Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S.) and has earned his National Association of Realtors “Green Industry designation for eco-friendly low carbon footprint construction with 3-D printed foundations, Solar panels, Geo-thermal HVAC/Heat Pumps).
He will also provide a copy of “Unlocking the Secrets of Real Estate’s New Market Reality, and his Seller’s and Buyer’s Guides for “Things to Consider when Selling, investing or Purchasing your Home.
These challenging times will for the most part cause most families and individuals to be in a rental situation locally, whether it be with family or on their own. For those that are able to remote work from home, moving out of the area to more affordable locations will solve that issue. The cost of housing can vary drastically depending on what
The future may not look very clear to many, but where there is a will, there is a way. Hopefully government intervention and assistance with downpayments for 1st time buyer will lead the current and next generation of buyers a way to achieve the “American Dream” and begin creating their future long term wealth.
Philip A. Raices is the owner/ Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 42+ years experience in the Real
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zucchini are picked off the vine while still green, have a soft rind and can be eaten raw or cooked. They do not store well and are eaten fresh.
Winter squash, such as pumpkins, can be stored at 50 degrees until next spring. For best storage, they should have a 3- or 4-inch piece of stem and should not have been exposed to a frost.
If you want to have a decorated pumpkin, but also save it for later eating, you can use tempera paint or markers to make your designs on the outside without cutting it open.
The rind is easily removed after boiling. Drain the pot and mash the pumpkin until it is soft; it can then be frozen. It will last for months. If you use fresh pump-
kin in a recipe for pumpkin bread or pie, you will taste the difference and may not want to go back to the canned stuff.
Small pumpkins can be eaten as a vegetable: steamed, boiled or battered and fried, just like other squash. They can also be sliced and eaten raw with dip as an appetizer. The University of Illinois Extension’s website www.urbanext.illinois.edu/pumpkins has information on how to select and cook fresh pumpkins. Besides the standard recipes for pumpkin nut bread and roasted pumpkin seeds, there are many other recipes, such as pumpkin cheesecake and pumpkin-apple soup.
You can save the seeds for planting next year with all the vine crops. The only problem is that many of the crops you purchase as plants in the spring or
as seeds with named hybrid varieties will not come true from seed. In other words, the vines might have “kids” that don’t look like the parents in the crop produced next year. If the seeds or plants were labeled as hybrids, you may get good crops and you may not. If the crop was labeled as an heirloom, you will get crops next year that match this year’s crop if there were no other varieties nearby that could cross-pollinate your plants to produce the seeds you now have.
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BY MARY HUNT
When All Else Fails, Cover It With Chocolate
As the story goes, the local inventor invited the town’s pastry makers to observe his latest invention: an automated pastry-making machine. To his dismay, the bakers deemed it unfit because it could not consistently turn out perfect pastries.
Not one to give up easily, the inventor took one of the chefs aside and asked, “What do YOU do when you make a mistake?”
“I cover it with chocolate,” he replied.
With that, the inventor went back to his workshop, made a few strategic changes to his machine and invited the testers to return. To his joy, the pastry makers were so impressed that each of them commissioned a machine for their bakery. Little did they know he programmed it so that when something went wrong, it sent a signal to simply cover it with chocolate.
The moral of our little story: It’s only a cooking mistake if you can’t come up with a clever way to cover the mistake.
For example, if your Thanksgiving stuffing turns out dry as dust, don’t toss it out. Drizzle chicken broth over it, cov-
BY CHARLYN FARGO
Every now and then I come across a research article that makes me say, “Wow.” Here’s one of those on the benefits of fiber for cancer patients -- and all of us.
Researchers found that every 5-gram increase in daily fiber was correlated with a 30% lower risk for cancer progression or death among patients with advanced melanoma. In addition, 82% of patients who reported both sufficient fiber intake and no probiotic use responded to immunotherapy compared with only 59% of patients who reported either insufficient fiber intake or probiotic use.
The study was conducted at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and published in the journal Science.
Even for those of us who are lucky enough not to have melanoma, fiber helps. The dietary pattern associated with the response to immunotherapy is the same diet recommended by the American Cancer Society and the American Institute for Cancer Research, according to lead researcher, Jennifer McQuade, M.D., assistant professor of melanoma medical oncology at MD Anderson. That recommended diet centers on fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes. And it’s the same diet recommended for secondary cancer prevention, prevention of cardiovascular disease, and health in general.
Here’s how it works: Fiber plays a key role in the health of our gut microbiome, which plays a key role in immunotherapy.
er with foil and allow it to sit for several minutes. It will become soft and moist, and no one will be the wiser.
When making homemade mashed potatoes, if you misjudge and add too much liquid, you can thicken by adding a small amount of uncooked instant potato flakes. Wait a few minutes before adding more if the mashed potatoes still seem too thin, because the thickening occurs upon standing.
Gravy too salty? Don’t fret! If it’s only a slightly salty problem, add a pinch of brown sugar or 1/3 teaspoon white vinegar to counter the saltiness. For a more serious situation, drop a peeled raw potato into the gravy and allow it to sit for a few minutes, stirring gently. The potato will absorb much of the salt, leaving the gravy much improved.
Burnt toast or bread? Use a fine grater or knife to scrape off the burnt bits. If it’s bread, butter it and toast it lightly under a broiler. No one will be the wiser.
Overcooked pasta or veggies? Toss them into an ice bath to stop further cooking, then saute them with butter, garlic and herbs for a “planned” texture.
Too spicy to handle? Add a bit of dairy -- like cream, yogurt or sour cream -- to mellow the heat. A spoonful of sugar or honey can also tone down the spice, as can some diced potatoes.
Cake won’t come out of the pan? Turn that stuck cake into a “trifle.” Layer broken bits with whipped cream, fruit or pudding, and present it like that was the plan all along.
Cookies spread too thin? Use a round cookie cutter to reshape them while they’re still warm. They’ll look like perfect rounds, and you can nibble on the scraps.
Sauce too thin? Whisk in a cornstarch slurry (1 part cornstarch, 2 parts cold water) or mash some soft butter with flour and stir it in -- instant fix without lumps.
Forgot to defrost the meat? Use the cold-water method to defrost (in a sealed bag, submerged in cold water). Or lean into it -- slice thin pieces off the still-frozen meat and cook directly. Think stir fry or fajitas!
Food too dry? Serve it with a sauce or gravy. Butter, broth or a quick bechamel can turn a dry dish into a rich delight.
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Fiber and Melanoma
Researchers conducted a randomized clinical trial to assess how varying fiber intake affected the gut microbiome and immune response among 128 patients with advanced melanoma receiving treatment with immune checkpoint inhibitors. They looked at fecal microbiota profiles, dietary habits and commercially available probiotic supplements.
Patients who had higher consumption of dietary fiber fared the best. And those who had both sufficient fiber intake and didn’t use probiotics fared even better.
The bottom line? Boost your intake of fruits, vegetables and whole grains for the healthiest diet. All that fiber really can make a difference.
Q and A
Q: What is Coenzyme Q10?
A: Coenzyme Q10 is a compound that plays a critical role in energy production within the cells of the body. It is synthesized in most tissues in humans and our bodies naturally produce it. Dietary sources include meat, fish, poultry, soybeans, nuts and whole grains. It functions as an antioxidant and may help with blood pressure and heart health. CoQ10 is a nonprescription dietary supplement. It is not a vitamin or mineral. It’s generally regarded as safe; however, it can produce side effects of nausea, diarrhea and loss of appetite in doses over 200 milligrams per day. Like any supplement, it can also interfere with other medications. It’s always best to check with your doctor before taking any supplement.
RECIPE
As the temperature drops, we tend to
think of comfort foods. Here’s a healthier version of lasagna that includes a few hidden vegetables, lower-sodium marinara sauce and part-skim cheeses. It’s from Eating Well magazine.
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Servings: 9
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 pound cremini mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 (11-ounce) package baby spinach
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 (15-ounce) container part-skim ricotta cheese
1 1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella, divided
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 (25-ounce) jar low-sodium marinara sauce
6 sheets oven-ready lasagna noodles
1 medium zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch planks
Chopped fresh basil and/or parsley for garnish
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Generously coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, garlic, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are tender and starting to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the pan and add half the spinach. Cook, stirring frequently, until wilted, about 3
Burnt the bottom of the pot? Don’t stir! Immediately transfer the top layer to another pot or pan, leaving the burnt part behind. Add a dash of smoked paprika and play it off as “smoky flavor.”
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minutes. Add the remaining spinach by the handful and cook until it’s all wilted, about 2 minutes more. Press the spinach to the side of the pan, squeezing out as much water as possible, and cook until the water is evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes more. Remove from heat. Mix egg, ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella and 1/2 cup Parmesan in a medium bowl. Combine the remaining 1/2 cup each mozzarella and Parmesan in a small bowl. Spread 1 cup of the ricotta mixture over the noodles and top with the mushrooms. Spread the spinach over the mushrooms and top with another 1 cup sauce. Layer on the remaining 3 noodles, followed by the remaining ricotta mixture. Layer zucchini on top, shingling if necessary, and spread the remaining sauce over the zucchini. Top with the reserved mozzarella mixture. Bake the lasagna until bubbly and the cheese is beginning to brown, about 45 minutes. Let cool for at least 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with basil and/or parsley, if desired. Serves 9 (1 cup each).
Per serving: 362 calories; 20 grams protein; 36 grams carbohydrate; 16 grams fat (7grams saturated); 55 milligrams cholesterol; 7 grams total sugars (0 grams added); 3 grams fiber; 514 milligrams sodium.
Charlyn Fargo is a registered dietitian with SIU School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois, and the current president of the Illinois Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
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BY DENNIS MAMMANA
Week of November 10-16, 2024
Thankfully this summer wasn’t unusually hot here in the Southern California deserts, but I’m still glad for cooling temperatures. One can only take so many consecutive 100+ degree days before longing for fireplace weather!
Now that it’s arrived, it’s time for us to turn our attention skyward since the seasons change there too. Evening stargazers can see the autumn sky overhead just after dark, but if you’re willing to wait until midnight you’ll see a preview of the magnificent winter stars.
Most obvious in this sky isn’t even a star; it’s the giant planet Jupiter, outshining everything there with its creamy white color. Jupiter will be reaching its opposition point in early December, when it’ll lie closest to us and brightest in our sky.
The most prominent star grouping in that part of the sky is Orion. Sure, this constellation represents a great hunter, but you’ll have a much easier time tracing its seven brightest stars into an hourglass or bowtie. Brightest among its stars are bluish-white Rigel and orange Betelgeuse.
At the constellation’s center lie three equally bright stars in a nearly straight line; these represent the midsection of
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Winter Sky Sneak Preview
the celestial hunter and form Orion’s “belt.” These stars are quite useful to help us find our way around the winter sky. If you follow them upward, they’ll point roughly to another orange star known as Aldebaran. This star marks the eye of Taurus, the bull, said to be staring angrily down at Orion.
Surrounding Aldebaran is a V-shaped cluster of stars known as the Hyades. In the lore of the ancients -from Greece to China -- the Hyades has been associated with wet and stormy weather; even its name is said to come from an archaic Greek word meaning “to rain.”
If you follow Orion’s three belt stars in the opposite direction (toward the east) you’ll arrive at Sirius. This dazzling white star represents a diamond in the collar of Orion’s large hunting dog Canis Major and is the brightest star visible in the nighttime sky of Earth.
Sirius is also one of the nearest stars to us, a “mere” 51 trillion miles away. Even as close as this star is, its light still requires 8.6 years to cross that distance. In other words, the light of Sirius we see tonight began its journey in March 2016. Want to see Sirius as it appears right now? You’ll have to wait for these photons to arrive sometime during August 2032!
Another nearby star, Procyon, appears not far to the north of Sirius.
Procyon is the brightest star of Orion’s smaller hunting dog Canis Minor, and it lies “only” 11.5 light-years away.
Farther to the north we can find two similar stars known as Castor and Pollux; these represent the heads of the twin brothers of Gemini. Follow them eastward this week and you’ll encounter a significantly brighter and reddish light: Mars.
Of course, if you prefer to turn in earlier than midnight, you’ll still be able to enjoy this brilliant sky during early evening hours; you’ll just need to be patient for a few more months!
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That’s the Way the Ravioli
Rolls
BY TRACY BECKERMAN
“Hi! Would you like to try a delicious, gluten-free, dairy-free ravioli?” asked a woman standing behind a small table in the pasta section of the grocery store. The table was set with a dozen small cups that each contained one ravioli. She raised one of the cups and thrust it at me with a fork. The ravioli looked innocuous enough, and I had skipped lunch to go grocery shopping, so I was hungry. But I paused before accepting the offering. I had been on the receiving end of grocery store samples before, and they had typically never been a good experience.
“Sure,” I finally said, thinking it was just one ravioli; how bad could it be?
I took the cup and popped the ravioli in my mouth.
Two seconds into chewing I realized I had made a terrible mistake. The ravioli
tasted like a soggy sock. Not that I ever eaten a sock before but it’s what I imagined a sock would taste like. My dog, of course, loves socks, which often made me wonder, when I found him glomming on one that he stole from the laundry basket, if I was, in fact, missing out on something by not eating a sock. But since the dog also eats rocks and slugs, I don’t think he’s a very good barometer of things that taste good.
I looked around to see if there was a way I could extricate the ravioli from my mouth without calling attention to it and insulting the ravioli lady. There were napkins on the table. Next to the table, there was a small garbage can with the remains of the ravioli cups and some wadded-up napkins. I wondered how many of those wadded-up napkins contained the remains of other people’s ravioli who had come before me and decided, like me, that the ravioli tasted
like a soggy sock and was not something they wanted to ingest.
The ravioli lady looked at me expectantly.
She held up another cup and smiled. “Would you like another?”
I couldn’t answer because the ravioli was still in my mouth, and I realized I was going to have to do something drastic.
I swallowed it.
I immediately realized I should have spit it into a napkin and thrown it out instead, but I was concerned about hurting the ravioli lady’s feelings. I’m not sure why I was so worried about that. I was pretty sure she didn’t make the ravioli herself or hold stock in the ravioli. I assumed it was just her job for the day to hand out samples of ravioli and entice people to buy the product. But then again, maybe she volunteered for the job because she liked to make
people happy with free food. If that were the case, however, maybe I should let her know that she might make people happier if she gave out samples of chocolate instead.
The lady held out another cup of ravioli for me, clearly mistaking my grimace for pleasure.
“Would you like one more?” she repeated. “We have plenty.”
I shook my head as politely as I could.
“Thank you, no,” I said as I began to move away from the table. “I’m full.”
Tracy Beckerman is the author of the Amazon Bestseller, “Barking at the Moon: A Story of Life, Love, and Kibble,” available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble online! You can visit her at www. tracybeckerman.com.
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