Jacobson Culinary Arts

from Tampa Bay News and Lifestyles. Odessa/Lutz/Land O' Lakes. Vol. 13, Issue 3, March 2022

by Tampa Bay News & Lifestyles Magazine

From the Editor

Courtesy of the Jacobson Culinary Arts Academy/Tarpon Springs H.S.

Ingregients and Instructions:

• 3 lbs. of corned beef

• 1-1/2 cups of chicken stock • 1 large onion, thickly sliced • 1 (12oz.) bottle of beer

Remove corned beef from

packaging. Reserve spice package to use. Rinse meat and pat dry with a paper towel. Place onion at the bottom of

the pressure cooker. please corned beef on top of onions. Add the chicken stock and

beer. Close pressure cooker, according to directions.

Cook 45 minutes: Begin by

using high heat, then as steam starts to appear, turn heat down - between medium and low.

Allow steam to release. Refer to manufacturer’s dorections before removing cover. Remove corned beef from cooker and let rest, loosley covered with foil, for 10-15 minutes. Thinly slice; serve and enjoy!

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The practice is kid-

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“It’s a really big issue right now for children using media devices like cell phones, iPads, and computers,” he said. “That near-point work has caused an epidemic. Kids are much more near-sighted than they were thirty years ago. It’s risen to 150% in some areas. We are the only practice in the area that focuses on myopia control for children.”

Not only does Dr. Tumolo care for the vision of children, but his oldfashioned personal touch also goes as far as providing concierge service to seniors and patients with special needs in their homes. Instead of coming into the office, the doctor brings the portable equipment to them.

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“I love educating them on all the different options we have in the field that can make their life easier. If there is any pathology, it’s getting them the correct treatment and giving them the best possible prognosis. When someone walks in, we will do whatever it takes to ensure that the patient has a good experience. I want our practice to be reminiscent of that oldschool style where the doctor knew you, and you knew your doctor. I am easily accessible and love to build lasting relationships with my patients.”

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