TASTE OF RECIPES

Ingredients

1 teaspoon Oil, grapeseed or avocado 4 (5 oz.) Salmon filets 1 tablespoon Chili powder 1 teaspoon Garlic powder 1 teaspoon Cumin 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/8 teaspoon Black pepper, ground

Pineapple Salsa:

1 cup Pineapple, small dice 1/4 cup Red bell pepper, small dice 1/4 cup Red onion, small dice 2 tablespoons Cilantro, minced 1 each Lime, juiced To taste Salt + ground black pepper

Method:

• Preheat grill to medium high heat.

• In a small bowl combine seasoning, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Season salmon liberally on both sides.

• Once the grill is preheated (~400-450 degrees), lightly grease the grill grates with oil. Then, place seasoned salmon and sear on one side for 4-6 minutes then flip and repeat. Continue to grill the salmon until it easily comes off the grill grates, and internal temperature reaches ~135-145 degrees.

• To prepare the salsa, combine all prepped ingredients in a bowl.

• Remove perfectly cooked salmon from the grill and top with prepared pineapple salsa. • Serves: 4 • Serving Size: 1 prepared salmon + 1/4 cup salsa • Calories: 250 • Fat: 8 grams • Carbohydrates: 7 grams • Protein: 37 grams

Chili Rubbed SALMON

With Pineapple Salsa

Courtesy Chef Karla

Chef’s Note: This is the perfect dish to add to your summer meal rotation. Mix it up by using different seafood; shrimp, grouper, mahi mahi, or tuna. For a balanced dish serve this salmon with roasted potatoes or steamed coconut rice.

Karla is owner of Chef Karla LLC specializing in creating crave-worthy and good-for-you cuisine. Karla provides nutrition coaching, personalized prepared family meals, and small group catering. For more healthy recipes and wellness tips visit www.chef-karla.com or connect directly at Karla@chef-karla.com

De-Stress Your Life

BY CHRISTY BARONI • PHOTO BY ROB KAUFMAN

Our world is moving at a break-neck speed. With our 24 hour news cycle, social media, postpandemic work life, and ever changing landscape of professional demands, the stress our bodies endure is mindblowing. It’s no wonder people all over the world are blowing up at each other over seemingly small inconveniences.

Your body holds stress. Many disciplines from yoga to chiropractors to even your family doctor acknowledge that emotional stress leaves physical remnants. Oftentimes this manifests as tension in your lower back or your jaw. It can lead to headaches or an upset stomach. Longer term and unchecked, stress can lead to heart disease and chronic pain.

So during this time of unprecedented external stress, what tools do we have to mitigate the impact? It won’t surprise you at all that the obvious answer is the right one.

You are what you eat. A diet high in sugar and processed foods literally shortens your fuse. A recent study by Psychology Today showed that our exposure to fast foods makes us less patient and less willing to delay gratification in other areas of our life. Ask yourself several questions: when was the last time I was at the grocery store? When was the last time I cooked a meal? When was the last time I drank a full glass of water prior to deciding what snack to choose? Creating space for whole and nourishing foods has a direct impact on your ability to stay calm and manage stress.

Count to 10. The most powerful response to a stressor is so simple it seems absurd. Simply count backwards from 10 to 1, and pair a deep inhale and exhale with each number. Ten breaths in, ten breaths out. When you inhale, close your eyes and picture your chest cavity expanding outward (not upward), and work to fill your stomach and entire core with air as well. When you exhale, simply let the breath fall out of your mouth. This type of breathing will instantly slow your heart rate and will help you overcome a knee-jerk response. This practice gives you time to consider your fight-or-flight response and to make a choice versus simply reacting without thought. Move with a purpose. Get outside, get your heartrate up, and raise that body temperature a bit. Exercise can increase levels of endorphins, which are known to provide a sense of well-being and increased resistance to pain. Even a brisk 20 minute walk will give you the benefits of these increased feel-good hormones. As a trainer I often get asked what the ‘best’ form of exercise, and the answer is simple; it’s the one you can and will do consistently. Bottom line, there is something out there for everyone. Spinning, yoga, HIIT, kickboxing, weightlifting, barre, power lifting, there are classes and gyms locally that offer all of these options. Get out there and give them a try until you find the one that is a fit for your lifestyle and your preferences.

These simple habits can help you endure a stressful day, week, or season of your life. When you feel that stress if building up take the first deep breath and build from there.

Christy Baroni is a Nutrition Specialist, certified small group fitness trainer, and a certified Personal Trainer. She is a military spouse, a mother of two, and is dedicated to helping people cultivate daily habits to build the body and life of their dreams. For more healthy living ideas or to create your own fitness and nutrition plan contact her today at 843-290-5803 or ChristyBaroni@gmail.com.

SUMMER FUN

for everyone awaits on Hilton Head Island!

BY ALLYSON JONES

From 80s hair bands, family concerts and fireworks to Happy Hour cruises, camps for kids and interactive activities for all ages, there are countless ways to celebrate the hazy, lazy days of summer and create memories to last a lifetime.

Here is just a taste of the exciting events taking place this season, be sure to call ahead or check out social media to confirm dates and times.

Arts Center of Coastal Carolina

Do you know what love is? Or do you just wanna rock? Either way, hang out in West Hollywood with the blockbuster musical, “Rock of Ages.”

Set on the gritty Sunset Strip during the heyday of 80s hair bands, bright-eyed Sherrie, a small-town girl and aspiring actress, arrives in town, where she meets Drew, a busboy with dreams of rock and roll stardom. Drew convinces the bar to hire Sherrie, and the stage seems set for romance, but Jaxx has other plans. Who can save the Bourbon Room and the young lovers?

Find out when this Tony-nominated, high-energy hit featuring the music of iconic bands such as Styx, Twisted Sister, Journey and others takes center stage at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, June 29-August 14.

Later in the summer, Paul Reiser brings his hilarious show to Hilton Head Island for two performances on August 29. The multi-talented comedian, actor, television writer, author and musician who is well-known for his roles on “Mad About You,” “My Two Dads” and “Stranger Things” was voted one of the “Top 100 Comedians of All Time” by Comedy Central.

Labor Day Weekend, there is 100% chance of Purple Rain when The Purple Xperience takes the stage, September 3 and 4. Lead singer Marshall Charloff recorded with Prince on the album “94 East”, where he played both piano and bass guitar while Prince rocked out on vocals. You’ll be truly “delirious” over this 80s rock concert experience.

In addition to world-class shows and performances, the Arts Center also offers a variety of action-packed camps fostering creativity for kids ages 6 and up. “Art Around the World,” “Art with Amos: Sound Garden,” “Mixed-up Masterpieces” and “Lowcountry STEAM” are just a few of the offerings available this summer.

For tickets, contact the Box Office at (843) 842-2787 or book online at artshhi.com. To reserve a spot in the summer camps, contact Alana Adams at (843) 686-3945 ext. 205.

Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina

Bring the family to Hilton Head Island’s largest multi-week summertime event, HarbourFest at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina! Now in its 33rd year, an additional 3 fireworks shows have been added to this summer’s lineup for a total of 12 fireworks shows in 2022.

Entertainer Shannon Tanner is back at The Pavilion stage with his family-friendly, interactive show performing two shows every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday at 6:30 and 8 p.m. On Thursday evenings starting June 16 (through August 18), the Parrot Palooza Sunset Celebration showcases Shannon Tanner & The Oyster Reefers performing a Caribbean-style tribute to Jimmy Buffett with one show starting at 7 p.m.

Cappy the Clown can be found nearby from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend as she delights generations of families with face painting, balloon twisting,

glitter tattoos, sand art and her silly sense of humor, Monday through Friday nights from 6 – 9 p.m.

The highlight of HarbourFest is the Tuesday night fireworks show which light up the night sky beginning June 7. Arrive early to spend some time on the water, relax over a delicious meal at various waterfront restaurants, shop the specialty boutiques and vendors set up for the occasion, enjoy arts and crafts or let the kids take a train ride along the promenade before claiming your spot near the water for the after-sunset show, which start when the sky is dark. Fireworks are scheduled every Tuesday night through August 23, except on Monday, July 4th when a special Fourth of July celebration is scheduled. There will not be fireworks on Tuesday, July 5.

Parking and admission are free at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina. Outdoor activities and entertainment are weather dependent. For a full schedule of fireworks and entertainment, visit ShelterCoveHarbourFest.com or visit the Shelter Cove Harbour and Marina Facebook page for updates: @ ShelterCoveHarbourMarina.

Lowcountry Celebration Park

Steps from Coligny Beach, Lowcountry Celebration Park opened in December of 2020. Set on 10 acres off Pope Avenue, Hilton Head’s newest park provides active and passive recreational activities, scenic views and walkways, an open pavilion and lawn for events, public art, WiFi, restrooms, and is the new home of The Sandbox Children’s Museum.

Stroll along Perimeter Walk and immerse yourself in Lowcountry life, work out at one of two fitness stations, view the “Setting Sun” sculpture or play on The Adventure Playground, a ship-themed area named for the vessel that carried Captain William Hilton to the Island in 1663.

Starting on Thursday, June 23, the Island Rec. Center hosts a weekly Party in the Park + Maker’s Fair at Lowcountry Celebration Park from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Featuring a family Happy Hour with live music, bounce houses, vendors and beverages, this Thursday night affair runs through July 28. For event details, call (843) 681-7273 or visit islandreccenter.org.

STRAWBERRY

COTTON CANDY

RICH & CREAMY RICH & CREAMY FROZEN FROZEN

CUSTARD CUSTARD

SALTED CARAMEL

MORE FLAVORS THAN EVER!

FLAVORS VARY DAILY

BUTTER PECAN BANANA

MINT

The Sandbox, An Interactive Children’s Museum

A place “where children learn to play & play to learn,” The Sandbox has welcomed more than 350,000 local families and out of town visitors since opening in 2005. Recently, this interactive children’s museum moved from its original location to a brand-new building at Lowcountry Celebration Park. A second satellite location was opened in Bluffton’s Tanger 2 Outlets in 2019.

At The Sandbox, little ones are encouraged to lead the way while they play freely with their families and caregivers in a child-friendly environment filled with interactive, hands-on exhibits and experiences.

In addition to sailing away on the shrimp boat, shopping in the grocery store, building in the block area or dressing up in the Sandcastle exhibit, bigger kids can get creative in the STEM exhibits or Maker Room, explore biomes in the 3D sandbox or fly the jet into space.

Various programs, such as Imagination Hour, are offered weekly with special events held on site throughout the year. Summer Camps kick off at both the Hilton Head and Bluffton locations on June 6. From nature and wildlife to engineering and space exploration, each weekly camp features a different theme. For details, daily tickets or camp reservations, visit thesandbox.org or call (843) 842-7645.

For well over 60 years, Coligny Plaza has served as Hilton Head’s Downtown with more than 60 specialty shops, delicious restaurants, an art house movie theatre and a Piggly Wiggly grocery store.

Built before a bridge connected the Island to the mainland, the center was once the only place for vacationers to pick up what they needed. Today, Coligny celebrates its past with an eye towards the future by showcasing local establishments and live entertainment, from up-and-coming performers to longtime fan favorites.

Seven nights a week during the summer months, Coligny Center Stage is home to family-friendly fun from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join Jevon Daly for his kid-centric storytelling adventure on Sunday, Wednesday and Friday nights or stop by to listen to the sounds of John Cranford on Monday evening. Sing along to today’s hits with The Nice Guys on Tuesday, revel in the Lowcountry roots music of Nick Poulin on Thursday or join singer-songwriter Zach Stevens on Saturday.

Coligny Theatre, originally named The Island Theater, first opened its doors in 1972, and was Hilton Head Island’s only theater for many years. Closing in 1997, the owners of Coligny Plaza reopened it as an “art house” theater in 2002. Currently, the theatre is open daily and features showings of independent films, as well as hosting special community events and concerts. Sign on to social media for the latest details on events at Coligny Plaza and Coligny Theatre or visit colignyplaza.com.

Harbour Town

“Repeat after me: I promise to do my best to drive my parents crazy, every day for the rest of my life for as long as I live or until my Dad’s hair falls out…”

So begins The Bubblegum Pledge, a mainstay of Gregg Russell’s popular summer concerts under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town. Over the past 45 years, the singer and actor has entertained more than 3 million fans under the Liberty Oak in Harbour Town.

This Hilton Head tradition four decades in the making combines games, interviews and sing-a-longs for a memorable evening under the stars. Parents – and even grandparents – bring their families back night after night to relive some of their fondest vacation memories and create new ones. Catch

Russell’s show Memorial Day Weekend, May 27-29, from 8-9:30 p.m. and then Monday through Friday nights beginning June 1.

Harbour Town also hosts an all-day Fourth of July Celebration featuring a Kid’s Parade of Bikes starting at 8 a.m. followed by a family-friendly Carnival and finishing up with fireworks over the Yacht Basin after dusk. For more information on Gregg Russell’s concerts or Fourth of July festivities, call the Sea Pines Recreation Department at (843) 842-1979 or visit seapines.com.

South Beach Marina Village

A legendary experience awaits both on and offshore in South Beach Marina Village.

Home of the iconic Salty Dog Café overlooking Braddock’s Cove, as well as other waterfront restaurants serving frozen drinks, fresh seafood, pizza, ice cream and more, there are unique specialty shops, fun activities, live entertainment and a variety of sightseeing, sunset, picnic, Happy Hour, Sunday Brunch and Full Moon cruises.

Eat, drink and be merry with enjoying nightly live music on the deck showcasing the sounds of longtime favorites Dave Kemmerly, Trevor Harden and Dallas Reese from 5-9 or join The Piano Man Sterlin Colvin for Bloody Mary Sunday featuring the famous fully-loaded Build a Bloody Bar from 12-3.

The fun kicks into high gear over the summer months when Jake the Salty Dog makes daily appearances at 5 p.m. or experts help you create a one-of-a-kind souvenir during Tie Dye Fun on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12-3.

Learn to juggle with Ben the Juggler on Monday, Tuesday and Saturday nights from 6:30-8:30 or join DJ Crush for a family dance party on Wednesday and Friday from 6-8 p.m. The Island’s Turtle Trackers discuss the loggerheads who nest on local beaches every Sunday and Monday from 5-7 or head down to South Beach on Thursday night for Colorpalooza to get an airbrush tattoo, practice hula hooping and other activities from 6-8 p.m.

To confirm the summer entertainment schedule, view the webcams and restaurant menus, book a cruise or shop online, visit saltydog.com or call (843) 671-2233.