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Holiday Hosting Tips

The winter holiday season is here! Read a few tips on how to best prepare your home for guests.

A Gift Guide for the Family

Gift giving can be tricky, but we have a few gift ideas for all ages of the family this season.

Articles in each issue: • Local news and • Recipe events • Book Review • Humor • Pop Culture and • Health Music Flashbacks

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The Merriment of Holiday Hosting And just like that, 2021 is nearly over. Some of us may be rejoicing, and others may just be in awe that another year has flown by. However, December is one of my favorite months regardless of its year-ending significance.

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is to get clutter off of your counters. This includes large storage jars, vitamin bottles, coffeemakers, decorative knick-knacks, anything that takes up counter space. If need be, purchase an organization rack that you can keep in the corner of your kitchen. Trust me, this makes all the difference.

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In my family, Christmastime has always been Organize closets:The coat closet tends to a major focus. Each year, we made Christmas go unchecked the rest of the year, so it likely Eve our family celebration with a roast, my needs a little clean-up. This way you can grandma’s garlicky kale and, my favorite, my hang guest jackets and even put away guest dad’s fried oysters. I distinctly remember shoes if you’re really short on space. o Y u can despising both the kale and oysters as a kid,also organize linen closets for guests if you’re but now? They’re possibly my favorite parts planning on having them stay with you for of the meal. longer than the evening.

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FAVORITE FOOD IN THE WORLD: CHOCOLATE! BY JAN LARRAINE COX When you are planning your holiday menu, remember to include an all-time favorite ingredient: chocolate! Its scientific name means “food of the gods,” and indeed, the first people to climb to the top of Mount Everest buried a chocolate bar there as an offering to the gods of the mountain. Research on chocolate reveals cocoa seeds as the main ingredient in chocolate. Cocoa trees require an ambient temperature of 70 to 90 degrees and more than 48 inches of rain per year. They thrive specifically on land which lies between 20 degrees above and below the equator. The tiny 1/32-inch midge fly is the official pollinator of cocoa trees’ yellow-white and pink blossoms. The resulting seedpods are surprisingly as large as footballs. It is interesting to note the Mayans who lived on the Yucatan Peninsula cultivated cocoa plantations as far back as 600 BC. Researchers have also discovered traces of cocoa powder in 3,000-year-old Bronze-age pottery in Honduras. Mayans called their cacao trees “kawkaw”, which evolved into the word “cocoa.” Cocoa beans were a form of money to them, whereby 10 beans could buy a rabbit and one bean an onion. Cocoa beans were also given as gifts and buried in tombs. Christopher Columbus was, however, unimpressed with a gift of cocoa beans from the Aztecs: he tossed them overboard into the sea.

After the cocoa seeds are harvested and removed from the pods, the nibs can finally emerge as the prize that gets roasted and ground. The pleasure we get from eating chocolate and the feeling of being in love are experienced in the same part of the brain. Phenethylamine is the chemical found in cocoa which is produced in the brains of people in love! Chocolate as a gift might trigger feelings of love. There are a number of organizations working on making the harvesting of cocoa in Africa free from slave and child workers. They include Fair Trade USA, Fair Trade International, Equal Exchange and Rainforest Alliance; look for these labels on chocolate products you purchase. Here are a couple of chocolate-based recipes that are fun to include during your holiday socializing: Hot Chocolate: Place a cinnamon stick, 2 teaspoons chili powder and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract in a small pan. Add 2 cups of almond milk and bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder and stir briskly until cocoa powder is dissolved. Using a small whisk, whip until the beverage becomes frothy, which takes a while but is well worth it! Chocolate Walnut Ice Cream: 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut or almond milk, 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, two previously frozen ripe bananas, 1/3 cup chopped walnuts, 4 pitted dates. Blend all ingredients on high until smooth. Freeze until firm. Enjoy!

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“Brand New Key” by Melanie BY: RANDAL C. HILL At a London party in 1760, a Belgian violinist made a surprise entrance on a new invention called “roller skates” as he played his music. Over the years, roller skates evolved into metal contraptions that included a simple tool—a key—to fasten them to a skater’s shoes. In her chart-topping novelty song “Brand New Key,” Melanie tells of an enamored girl who skates to a boy’s house. He never seems to be home, and when the lad’s mother opens the door and explains that her son is inside but isn’t alone, the young lady understands why the guy has been avoiding her: he is seeing another girl he likes better. There’s a little-known back story to Melanie’s million-seller. In a search for enlightenment, she once went on a 27-day distilled-water fast. A vegetarian, she broke her fast by munching on carrots but became overwhelmed by the seductive smells from a nearby McDonald’s, where she succumbed to a burger, fries and soda meal. She claimed that the alluring aroma somehow conjured childhood memories of riding a bicycle and roller-skating and rationalized her visit to the fast-food chain by assuming that some kind of “spirit voice” was guiding her. At home, Melanie dashed off “Brand New Key” in 15 minutes.. She never considered the ditty as a potential single release, planning to use it only during

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“One Lil’ Swig of That Kickapoo Juice” BY RANDAL C. HILL

Imagine four University of Florida doctors meeting in a campus basement lab in the spring of 1965. Clicking raised glasses to toast a newly created, transparent drink, each physician cautiously takes a sip. Yuck! Those standing close to a lab sink spit theirs out; the doctor standing further away—the team leader—vomits his. But what else could you expect when people drink a lab-concocted equivalent of human sweat? Earlier that year, Florida Gators assistant football coach Dwayne Douglas asked UF’s Dr. Robert Cade, a kidney specialist, why players lost so much weight on the field but didn’t have to visit a restroom. (Athletes were usually prohibited from drinking water during practices and games.)

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The curious Cade soon enlisted three fellow doctors to find out. The team later concluded that sweating was draining the jocks’ energy, endurance and strength, while the dissipating electrolytes were upsetting their bodies’ chemical balances. That September, Cade approached the Gators’ head football coach, Ray Graves, for permission to use several footballers as test subjects for a possible solution to the problem. Graves warily gave his okay, but only for the freshman squad. Samples were collected from ten participants; their sweat being wrung out from their used jerseys. Water loss for a two-hour practice averaged over eight quarts per player. The medical men also found that after the practices, the athletes’ electrolytes, blood sugar and total sugar readings were out of whack. “The solution was to give them water, but with salt in it,” Cade later explained. “Also, [to] give them sugar to keep their blood sugar up.” The doctors’ mixture tasted abhorrent. When Cade’s wife

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suggested adding lemon juice to alter the taste, a rudimentary form of Gatorade was launched. The eventual addition of orange juice and a non-nutritive sweetener rendered the drink even more palatable. Later, in a scrimmage game, solution-swilling UF jocks managed to maintain their normally flagging energy levels. Cade was encouraged to mix up a supply for the Gators’ varsity team, which was scheduled to play the heavily favored Louisiana State Tigers the next day. Cade and his colleagues worked throughout the night, blending ingredients and squeezing lemons. On game day, in 102-degree heat and stifling humidity, the Gators persevered to overcome the Tigers when LSU withered in the fourth quarter. In 1966, Gatorade— named after the UF mascot—became a staple on the team’s sideline. That year, when Florida won the Orange Bowl for the first time, Jacksonville’s Florida Times-Union headlined that the victory took only “One Lil’ Swig of That Kickapoo Juice.” Word about Gatorade spread nationwide. In 1967, the StokelyVan Camp company put the drink on American store shelves. Quaker Oats folks bought the rights in 1983, and PepsiCo took over in 2000. Today, Gatorade generates about $18 billion annually worldwide. Dr. Dana Shires, one of the physicians who created it, never dreamed Gatorade would become the superstar of sports drinks. “We started this as a lark,” he once admitted, “with no idea of putting it on the market.”

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GIFT GUIDE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY BY REBECCA FENDING For most, the bulk of holiday-related stress stems from gift buying. And for those who enjoy gift giving more than giftreceiving, it can be even more anxiety-inducing. Below are a few ideas fit for all age ranges in the family. GIFTS FOR KIDS • Hobbie-Themed Goodies: Whether your family has a budding chef, writer, painter or investigative journalist, there’s something out there for them. From immersive playsets to a collection of colorful notebooks and gel pens, nurture their interests this holiday season. • Sports Equipment: Baseball, softball or T-ball, soccer, football or even wrestling, gifting a new item for them to play their most recent sporty interest is a great way to show that you support their hobbies. • Art Supplies: Honestly, this is a great idea no matter the age. They may not even realize how much they want to create until they have the tools to do so!

GIFTS FOR TEENS • Anything Vintage: The retro trend is still alive and well among teenagers. Whether it’s a Polaroid camera, record player and vinyl albums or retrostyle clothing, they’re sure to love it. • Gift Cards: Believe it or not, many teens said they’d be happy with gift cards in a recent poll. Teenagers tend to have pretty niche interests or personal styles, so a good idea might be a gift card to a shop/business they are unable to splurge at normally. • Beauty Products: Skincare, makeup and general self-care items are other great ideas for the teen that loves a little pampering. These can also make great stocking stuffers.

GIFTS FOR YOUNG ADULTS • Cooking Set: If the young adult in your life is anything like many others, they’ve had their eye on a cooking set. But they just can’t justify buying it for themselves. Colorful cooking sets are especially on-trend right now.

Image from DrawYourPortrait shop on Etsy • Plants: Another popular household item is a house plant. From succulents to monsteras, gifting a house plant is a perfect way to help them decorate their space. • Books: Social media has created a revival for many young adults’ love of reading. Fiction is especially popular from authors like Colleen Hoover, Michael Connelly and Tana French. Sometimes, people don’t realize they’ve been itching for a good read until they’re gifted one.

GIFTS FOR ADULTS • Experiences: With the way the world shut down and changed over the last year, many people are looking to indulge in more experiences. Concerts, shows, movies or even vacations. Offer to pay for a night at a hotel for them or a night on the town. • Small kitchen appliances: Air fryers, immersion blenders and even espresso makers are things every adult wants. Just be sure they don’t already have it! • Custom photograph items: From blankets or pillows with their pet’s face on them to a photo collage of them and their significant other, custom photo gifts are a great gift for any adult—it's not ordinarily something they’d buy themselves!

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“Oh, Cookie” by John M. Alexander, aka “Sarasota John” I love you, Cookie. What do you think of that? I love you. I love you. I love you Even though you make me fat. I know you haven’t long silk hair Or kissable pouty lips. No warm soft skin. No deep brown eyes. But, you’ve got chocolate chips !!

You never complain. You never nag. And by you I’ll never be kissed. But, calling me from your cookie jar I simply can’t resist. I run to you. I jump and shout. I’ll come with leaps and bounds. I’m yours, all yours for ever more . . . . Plus an extra fifty pounds.

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LOCAL DINING GUIDE FOR THE SARASOTA AREA With as much cooking that many of us have done (and will do) this holiday season, there’s no shame in dining out for a few meals this month. Below are a few area restaurants that are sure to become your new local favorite. Reef Cakes - 1812 South Osprey Avenue, Sarasota This seafood restaurant offers healthy alternative options to typical seafood fare. Using locally sourced fish, the meat is formed into cakes similar to crab cakes, making it a unique dining experience. Learn more at reefcakes.com. A Sprig of Thyme - 1962 Hillview Street, Sarasota This cozy restaurant specializes in elevated dishes. Menu dishes include grouper, shrimp, salmon, duck, filet mignon and chicken. See a full menu at asprigofthymesrq.com. Sophia’s Tuscan Café - 4944 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota Located in The Landings shopping mall, Sophia’s offers Italian classics like pasta dishes, bruschetta, chicken cacciatore, calzones, sandwiches and pizzas. To learn more, search for Sophia’s Tuscan Café on Facebook. meLange - 1568 Main Street, Sarasota This modern dining spot features unique options just as rabbit tacos, quail and lamb shank, all in one place. Complete with a full bar and refreshing house cocktails, this is the perfect spot for date night. See the full menu at melangesarasota.com. 1592 Wood Fired Kitchen & Cocktails - 1592 Main Street, Sarasota Focused on a fresh Mediterranean-inspired menu, 1592 is a casual but modern spot. Popular menu items include the Farmers Market Hummus, Montreal’s Poutine and Grilled Octopus. Visit 1592srq.com to learn more. Indigenous Restaurant - 239 South Links Avenue, Sarasota Set in a restored home, this restaurant serves carefully sourced ingredients to create their American menu. The menu changes seasonally with the ingredients, visit indigenoussarasota.com to see the most recent menu.

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Holiday Cheese Ball Bites BY REBECCA FENDING

‘Tis the season for entertaining, hosting and cooking. As nice as it can be to have guests over, sometimes figuring out the perfect menu can be a hassle. From appetizers to dessert, holidays are typically centered around food. However, here’s a simple recipe to keep company happy. The holiday season usually means setting out a cheese ball as an

appetizer for guests to nosh before the main event. However, if you’re looking to keep all hors d’oeuvres single-serve, these bite-sized cheese balls are perfect. Place these on a bagel chip, cracker or spear them with a pretzel stick. Regardless, these savory mouthfuls are sure to keep guests happy as they await the main event.

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Coffee Table Books for Gift Giving BY KATHY A. MEGYERI Coffee table books make great display pieces and give tabletops a sense of style while at the same time providing reading material for guests and family who come to visit. “Lifestyles” features a few of our favorites for this holiday season: “The Art of Bob Mackie” by Frank Vlastnik and Laura Ross: Now 82 years old and a Palm Springs, California, resident, Emmy and Tonywinning costume designer Bob Mackie has collected the best of his work that’s shaped pop culture. From the day as a child whose aunt gave him a jewelry-making kit, he went on to clothe Cher in the 70s and claims his success with her was because she had fun wearing his creations. Interestingly enough, Carol Burnett had the exact same measurements, same figure and height, but it’s Cher who put Mackie on the world stage. Today, he’s designing a collectible figurine of Ella Fitzgerald, but this master of fashion’s collection features hundreds of photos and

sketches from his personal collection. You’ll never again see Marilyn Monroe’s “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” white gown or Carol Burnett’s “Went with the Wind!” curtain rod dress without thanking Bob Mackie for his love of sequins, beads and feathers. “Dessert Person: Recipes and Guidance for Baking with Confidence” by Claire Saffitz: “If you’re not already a dessert person, Claire will make you one,” says Dorie Greenspan. We at “Lifestyles” treasure our sweets and here, in this beautifully photographed volume of 100 stellar desserts, Claire Saffitz features her favorites. No wonder the New York Times Book Review named it one of the best cookbooks of the year. This YouTube star of the show “Gourmet Makes” showcases her Apple and Concord Grape Crumble Pie, Malted Forever Brownies and StrawberryCornmeal Layer Cake, among others. “America’s Gardens” by Monty Don and Derry Moore: Britain’s best-known horticulturalist Monty Don and award-winning photographer Derry Moore traveled across America to showcase our nation’s gardens that epitomize the spirit of this nation. Stops included Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello with its slave garden, Longwood Gardens in Delaware and Middleton Place in South Carolina. Even urban outdoor spaces like New York City’s Central Park, Chicago’s Lurie Gardens and the Seattle Spheres are included. The unpublished photographs of Bob Hope’s Palm Springs home and Frank Lloyd Wright’s garden take the reader down new paths of beauty.

Movie Preview: West Side Story BY RANDAL C. HILL

Have you heard of Rachel Zegler? If not, you soon will. Born and raised in New Jersey, Zegler starred in high school musicals before graduating in 2019. Beating seemingly impossible odds, she was chosen out of 30,000 hopefuls who answered a 2018 Steven Speilberg casting-call tweet for the pivotal role of Maria in Speilberg’s remake of West Side Story. Originally set for release two years ago, the long-anticipated movie was rescheduled to now due to the pandemic.

of Doc, who served as a mentor to the battling teenagers and who owned the neighborhood store where Tony (Ansel Elgort) worked. Moreno, who turns 90 this month, seems to feel as revved up as a rising starlet, enthusing, “Never in my wildest dreams did I see myself revisiting this seminal work, and to be asked by Steven Speilberg to participate is simply thrilling!” Moreno’s original role of Anita is now played by Ariana DeBose.

West Side Story is, of course, an updated retelling of Speilberg, who has admired the iconic work since Shakespeare’s legendary Romeo and Juliet. Set not in he was a child, couldn’t be more enthusiastic Verona, Italy, but here in the Big Apple and with rival Image from Classical-Music.com about his latest project: “West Side Story was gangs replacing warring families. Tony (Ansel Elgort), actually the first piece of popular music our one of the charter members of the Jets, is the Romeo family ever allowed in the home,” he says. “I absconded with it—this was the replacement who falls helplessly in love with Maria (Zegler), a reconfigured Juliet cast album from the 1957 Broadway musical—and just fell completely in love whose brother Bernardo (David Alvarez) leads opposing street thugs the Sharks. with it as a kid. West Side Story has been that one haunting temptation that I The Leonard Bernstein/Stephen Sondheim compositions make up arguably have finally given in to.” the most beautiful score ever composed for musical theater. Composer David It remains to be seen just how well the ticket-buying public will take to the new release. (The 1961 film garnered 10 Oscars.) Speilberg’s 2021 movie offers fresh faces, with the exception of veteran actor Rita Moreno. While she won an Academy Award for her spirited role of Anita in the 1961 movie, here she plays Valentina, a character best described as a reconceived and expanded version

Newman (Randy Newman’s cousin) arranged and adapted the original tunes and utilized the New York Philharmonic for the recording sessions.

The PG-13 release arrives shortly before the Christmas holiday, with the soundtrack available on Hollywood Records.

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ALL FAITHS FOOD BANK NEEDS HELP FILLING EMPTY PLATES FOR THE HOLIDAYS Information from the Herald-Tribune

According to the “Sarasota HeraldTribune,” All Faiths Food Bank is turning its attention this fall to those who may be struggling during the holiday season. The region’s only food bank and largest hunger relief organization encourages the community to share the joy of helping others and embrace the true meaning of the holiday season by supporting its “ThankFULL” campaign. In order to meet the need that developed during the pandemic, All Faiths expanded its partner network to nearly 200 agencies and significantly increased its monthly distributions. Already this year, All Faiths has distributed almost 40% more food than it did in the year prior to the pandemic. “Our numbers clearly show that our neighbors are still suffering,” said All Faiths Food Bank’s CEO Sandra Frank. “The urgency is as intense as ever. With the support of our community, we can help families heal from the pandemic by providing a holiday celebration and healthy meals.” Hunger doesn’t take a break during the holidays. For 16 years, All Faiths Food Bank has worked to provide food for our neighbors in need during the holidays. In fact, for children receiving reduced-price or free lunches at school, the holidays can actually exacerbate food insecurity as these meals aren’t available when schools are closed.

CREATIVE CORNER Little Tyke’s Christmas By Ann-Marie Stenhouse Little Tyke was so excited, learning they will be going to Gram and Grampap’s house for dinner. He loved that old house. It was in the country, with lots of snow and woods to roam. Only problem was the bathroom was way upstairs; it had a tub with “claw feet.” Gram would let him play with her collection of whittled wooden dogs she kept on a shelf over the fireplace mantle. Grampap took to whittling when he got old. Maybe after dinner, Grampap would take him to visit The Lodge and see all the raccoon-hunting dogs. They would howl seeing a raccoon run up a tree. Later, a nice nap with Grampap before heading home. Gram would pack up lots of leftovers for Little Tyke and his mom and dad. He looked forward to working on a puzzle from his grandparents this year. Another wonderful Christmas; he was very full and happy. Merry Christmas to All!

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The holidays are the perfect time for people to reflect, practice gratitude for what they have and find ways to share the joys of the season. While All Faiths works to provide nutritional assistance all year long, the ThankFULL campaign offers the perfect opportunity for generous members of the local community to contribute meaningfully to help friends and neighbors in need. Over the years, All Faiths Food Bank has steadily expanded its efforts to provide food through the ThankFULL campaign. The effort has been made possible through the generosity of individual and corporate gifts as well as ongoing, annual support from the Kathleen K. Catlin Foundation Fund of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. To learn more about All Faiths Food Bank or to help turn empty plates into ThankFULL Tummies and Hearts by making a donation, visit allfaithsfoodbank.org or call 941-379-6333.

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Lifestyles After 50 Sarasota Edition, December 2021

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Jolie Gabor’s youngest