Wednesday, November 7, 2012
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Fresh ways to enjoy potato classics
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otatoes are the ultimate comfort food, but a few twists on classic side dishes like mashed potatoes, salads and casseroles can take potatoes to a whole new level. With so many delicious types available year-round, it’s easy to create exciting and nutritious side dishes that can be the highlight of any meal. Here’s what you need to know about the seven different potato types to help you start experimenting with different colors, textures, cooking methods and flavor additions:
Fingerlings — These small, slender “fingersized” potatoes range from two to four inches in length. They come in a wide range of skin and flesh colors and most possess a firm, waxy texture, which makes them ideal for potato
salads. Pan-frying enhances their robust flavor and showcases their wonderful nutty or buttery tastes.
Petites — Petites share the same flavor
and texture as their full-sized cousins, but their flavors are actually more concentrated, and they cook more quickly. Petites can be found in red, white, yellow, brown and purple, and make delicious roasted potatoes and potato salads.
Purples/Blues — Purple/blue potatoes have a deep purple skin with flesh that ranges from purple to almost white. The moist, firm flesh retains its shape and adds rich colors and a mild, yet distinctly nutty flavor to tossed salads. Spinach and Artichoke Heart Two Potato Casserole
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Veterans Day is Coming:
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Veterans Day is November 11 — an annual opportunity for communities and families to honor former U.S. service members. And as these heroes age, it’s important to keep their stories and sacrifices alive by listening and learning. Here are some great ways to commemorate veterans this holiday: Listen to a Story You may not think about it much, but everyone has a lesson to share and a story to offer. World War II for example, which killed and injured more people than any other war in human history, impacted an entire generation — from soldiers on the frontlines of battle, to children at home participating in the war effort. Learn about both world history and your family’s history by talking to older relatives and friends about their experiences and trials. You may even consider tape recording the conversation so you can share the personal account with others. If you have a story yourself, consider writing it down or retelling it at the next family gathering.
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How to Manage Your Children’s Reputation Online Private information on the Internet is not so private, and the way your children interact on the web today could come back and harm them later on in adult life. In today’s connected world, nine out of ten children have a mobile phone, and are able to communicate with others as never before. This can lead to problems for the concerned parent, wondering at which point they should intervene without provoking a tantrum. While this level of communication is for the most part positive, there may be negative consequences in the long run. Recent research showed that more than a third of children under age thirteen use Facebook despite the site’s age limit, and could be using the site without knowing the risks to their personal data. Mark Hall, managing director of an online reputation management consultancy, com-
mented, “The playground has changed. Communication has never been so easy, and we can share our information over multiple platforms and reach thousands of people at the touch of a button.” It’s all too easy to share that embarrassing party photo on Facebook, or write a shocking or perhaps an unintentional negative comment. However, is very hard to completely remove this content later. What your children think is a good idea to post online today stands a good chance of causing regret later on in life. “We suggest that parents read these four basic lessons to help better ensure that their children stay on the correct digital highway. Lesson 1 Private information is not so private. Explain to your kids that every time they update their Facebook status, upload a photo,
or send a tweet, their private information has entered the public domain. Even if they delete the photo or remove the tweet, it is more than likely that a problem won’t go away: A friend could have re-tweeted or passed on the information, a photo could have been copied onto another site, and that joke they thought might have gained a couple of new followers might rebound on them. The end result is the same — things tend to stick around for a long time in cyberspace. What your child may think is private between their friends becomes public. Lesson 2 Your child’s activity and what they share online becomes their permanent record. Every school pupil has lived in fear of
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Read a War Memoir While reading and understanding the past is possible by delving into a standard-issue textbook, there is nothing like an eyewitness account to get a true feel for a crucial time in history. Such accounts can deliver a unique perspective on a familiar story. The tales you discover can help you better connect with history. Teach Your Children No one is too young to learn about and honor the past. While children might enjoy a holiday parade, be sure to explain the true meaning of the day so they understand the reason for all the fanfare. Many schools choose to honor veterans by inviting them to speak at assemblies and before history classes. Find out what programs are happening at your school. Visit www.va.gov/kids for ideas on how to talk to kids about war, history and the sacrifice of veterans. Don’t let this Veterans Day pass by unrecognized. Take the time to honor the past.