Jacobson Culinary Arts

JACOBSON CULINARY ARTS ACADEMY AT TARPON SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL

In the state-of-the-art kitchens students receive career-oriented instruction in both classical and modern culinary arts with an emphasis on the skills needed to succeed in the Hospitality Industry. The Chefs and student of JCAA are proud to have BergHOFF as a sponsor of our program and the student tested recipe of the month. The Couscous Fritter recipe was developed by Sophomore students Lily, Karol, Emily, Franky, and Deno If you would like to learn more about our program please go to www.jcaachefs.com

1 ¼ cups Israeli Couscous 2 cups Chicken Stock 1 cup diced Bacon 4 Boneless Chicken Thighs 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 2 stalks minced Celery ¼ Onion, minced 1 cup Parmesan Cheese 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs 1 egg

Season Chicken thighs with salt and pepper and bake at 350 degrees until fully cooked (165 degrees).

Cool and shred the meat. Boil chicken stock and add couscous. Cook stirring regularly.

Cook Bacon in small fry pan: pat off excess fat Add Parmesan cheese until it has firm texture. Add in celery and onion. Roll the mixture into balls, coat in egg and panko.

Fry in olive oil for 3 – 4 minutes or until golden brown all around.

Sautéed Julienne Vegetables

2 large Carrots 1 Celery Root ½ to 1 Onion 1 Green Pepper

Julienne celery root, carrots, onion, and green pepper. Mince garlic.

Add olive oil to pan on medium heat and sauté remaining ingredients until tender.

Sweet Chili Sauce

1 cup Rice Vinegar 1 cup + 1 Tablespoon Water 1 up + 2 Tablespoon Cane Sugar 1 – 2 teaspoons Red Chili Flakes 1 ½ teaspoons minced Garlic 1 teaspoon minced Ginger 1 teaspoon Soy Sauce 2 teaspoon Corn Starch 2 drops red food coloring

Mix cornstarch and 1 Tablespoon of water in a small bowl, set aside

Mix all other ingredients in a small saucepan, and bring to boil

Add cornstarch slurry, stir until slightly thickened. Cool completely

To plate; Arrange sautéed vegetables on plate, place 1 or two fritters on top and drizzle with Chili Sauce.

sufferers in the Tampa Bay Area.

In a recent telephone interview, I asked Dr. Nelson if sleep disorders can be dangerous. His answer surprised me. Many medical experts believe Supreme Court Justice Anthony Scalia died from complications related to sleep apnea. His CPAP was on his nightstandunplugged and not turned on.

Dr. Nelson estimates that over 20% of all adults suffer from snoring, the vibration of the soft palate. Snoring is bothersome to your bed partner, but it can lead to a more concerning condition, sleep apnea, the cessation of breathing for a short period, “about ten seconds or longer,” he said. His site notes “the majority of people who suffer from any form of sleep apnea (about 80%) are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for years before receiving treatment.”

Signs of sleep apnea include: loud snoring, waking out of breath or gasping for air, morning headaches, sore throat, or dry mouth, excessive daytime sleepiness, exhaustion, or fatigue, lack of concentration, memory loss, mood swings, changes in behavior, and sexual disfunction, according to Dr. Nelson’s website.

If you aren’t sure if you are suffering from sleep apnea, Dr. Nelson suggests you take the simple STOP-BANG assessment. It is a simple diagnostic tool developed to determine if you are at risk of having sleep apnea and need to be tested.

The most common treatment for sleep apnea is CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure), a machine that supplies a steady flow of air through a mask during sleep. However, many patients cannot tolerate the mask and abandon using it, like Justice Scalia. What Dr. Nelson offers is a proven alternative to CPAP: an oral device. A free, no obligation consultation with Dr. Nelson will start you on your way to a better, restful night’s sleep.

Dr. Nelson noted there are many oral appliances, custom designed and form fitted to your mouth, available to treat snoring and sleep apnea. The new lightweight oral appliances, Dr. Nelson said, are used in place of, or sometimes in combination with the bulkier and more intrusive CPAP. He offers a wide choice of FDA approved oral appliances to meet each patient’s individual needs and has successfully treated over a thousand patients with these appliances over the past ten years. Since sleep apnea is a medical condition, these devices are covered by medical, not dental insurance. Dr. Nelson’s office works with most major medical insurances, Tricare, and even Medicare. They will do their best to minimize or even eliminate your out of pocket costs.

According to Dr. Nelson, untreated sleep apnea is associated with many other medical conditions: high blood pressure, stroke, acid reflex, depression, impotence, dementia, and even a reduced life expectancy. With individualized care readily available at his new dental sleep medicine facility, why would you want to take the risk of remaining untreated?

I have included a copy of the STOP-BANG quiz below to check whether you or a loved one may at risk of sleep apnea.

Frances (left) and Betsy (right) welcome you to Nelson Dental Sleep Medicine

STOP-BANG

Snoring?

Do you Snore Loudly?(Loud enough to be heard through closed doors or your bed-partner elbows you for snoring at night?

Yes ___ No ___

Tired?

Do you often feel Tired, Fatigued, or Sleepy during the daytime (such as falling asleep during driving or talking to someone? Yes ___ No ___

Observed?

Has anyone Observed you Stop Breathing or Choking/ Gasping during your sleep?

Yes ___ No ___

Pressure?

Have you or are you being treated for High Blood Pressure?

Yes ___ No ___

Body Mass Index over 35 kgm/m2?

Body Mass Index Calculator ___cm/kg ___inches/lb ______ height ______ weight ______ BMI (Body Mass Index)

One of the compact oral devices we use to treat snoring and sleep apnea.

Age older than 50?

Yes ___ No ___

Neck size large? (Measured around the Adams apple)

Is your shirt collar 16 inches or larger?

Gender = Male?

Results for the general population: Yes to 0–2 questions–Low Risk Yes to 3—4 questions–Intermediate Risk Yes to 5–6 questions–High Risk

With the prevalence of sleep apnea estimated at over 22 million people in the United States, it is good to know that help for your sleep breathing disorder is as close as your telephone. Call Dr.

Nelson at Nelson Dental Sleep Medicine today and sleep better tomorrow! (813) 733-4169. Or visit them on the internet: www. SleepBetterFlorida.com. Conveniently located from anywhere in the Tampa Bay area!

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“We welcome patients from Wesley Chapel, Lutz, New Tampa and all of Tampa Bay to visit our new Dental Sleep Medicine office at 26907 Foggy Creek Road, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544”

“San Jose” story continued from page 1 around town. The staff works to bring the authentic flavor of San Jose Mexico, right to you.

A family-friendly atmosphere, tasty menu and 4-star rating on Google, makes San Jose a favorite among local customers. The restaurant is a family establishment and welcomes everyone to enjoy one of their freshly made meals that are cooked from scratch right after you order. San Jose works extremely hard to create an inviting atmosphere where everyone is welcomed! Customer Patti complemented the establishment by saying “This was the third time in 3 months that we have eaten here. We have gotten excellent service and great food. We are trying new things each time and have not been disappointed.”

The Menu and Customer Favorites

San Jose serves a variety of both lunch and dinner items with their extremely extensive menu. Starting with lunch combos, San Jose Mexican Restaurant offers a variety of burritos, enchiladas, salads, soups and tacos all under $10. Everything is customizable to fit any dietary restrictions. There are also options to substitute soft taco shells, add queso cheese, add grilled steak or chicken for a small extra charge to make your meal exactly how you want it! They also offer 31 different $11.95 combos that are a mix of tacos, enchiladas, burritos or meat with a side.

One customer complimented the delicious menu stating “San Jose is very delicious! The burritos [were] made with the finest ingredients and the meat was cooked perfectly. There was no wait, and the staff is extremely friendly. They will always put a smile on your face!”

The family-owned restaurant is known for their top-notch tacos that bring the taste of San Jose to the Lutz area. Tacos represent one of the standard dishes of Mexican cuisine, so San Jose takes great pride in making them the best tacos that you have tasted! A customer favorite dish is the Mexican Taco Tour “which puts on a display a variety of tacos that [replicate] Mexican street tacos.” The Taco Tour includes 1 Taco Asada, 1 Taco Carnitas, 1 Taco Pastor, 1 Taco Pollo, and 1 Taco Chorizo with hot sauce, salsa Verde, green onions and jalapeños. They also offer seven other taco items as well as enchiladas, quesadillas, fajitas and burritos. Every cook works to use the closest tortillas, meat and ingredients to really replicate the taste of San Jose. Stop in every Tuesday and Wednesday to browse the specials on all tacos!

If you are an adult looking for a drink after a long week, San Jose is the place to go! They are also

known for their amazing house lime, skinny and organic margaritas. Happy hour is every day from 2-7 pm, for the house lime margaritas. You can get two twelve-ounce margaritas for only $10, or a large thirtytwo-ounce margarita for only $10 as well!

Some other delicious menu items include freshly made salads and steaming hot fajitas. From shrimp salads, to taco salads and anything in between, San Jose makes all their salads fresh after order. Any salad can be customized to accommodate any dietary needs or restrictions! All fajitas are served hot and fresh! You have your choice of protein between chicken, steak, shrimp, or a combination between all three. Grilled tomatoes, onions and peppers are also mixed in! Fajitas are served with rice, fired beans, lettuce, guacamole, sour cream and flour tortillas.

“We have been going here for years and it’s excellent every time! The margaritas are perfect, and the food is some of the best Mexican food I have ever had! Don’t hesitate to eat here,” said customer Matt B.

Just in Time for Cinco De Mayo

With Cinco De Mayo on the way, San Jose is the perfect place to come celebrate with some authentic Mexican food! With a large outdoor patio and occasional mariachi bands, this place ensures a positive experience to celebrate Mexican heritage.

Customer Mark B. complimented the atmosphere saying “The service is good, and food is always consistently excellent. They have a patio outside that’s great for dining in the fresh air too!”

COVID-19 Safety Procedures and Protocols

With the continuous spread of COVID-19, San Jose is taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of everyone who walks through the doors. “Our first rule has always been safety. We always want to provide a safe environment for not only our customers, but for our employees, so we are really trying our best to do that,” said the manager.

San Jose takes cleaning procedures seriously, so everything is always sanitized! Before a party arrives and after a party leaves, the tables and chairs are always sprayed down and sanitized for the next family. Menus are also sprayed down after every use and there are stations with hand sanitizer at the entrance and around the restaurant. Employees come in early before the restaurant opens to clean and sanitize every aspect of the restaurant so customers can have peace of mind knowing they are entering a clean and safe establishment.

Although the restaurant is back at full capacity, face masks are still a requirement to enter, and cannot be taken off until sitting down at a table.

Stop in today to taste the authentic food of Mexico that you are sure to enjoy!

San Jose Mexican Restaurant is located 16540 Pointe Village Drive, Lutz, 33558. For more information on events, menus and specials, call (813)- 920- 8833 or visit them online at www.sanjoselutz.com