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Bring out the best of summer vegetables Family Features We all want to eat more vegetables — and in the summer, when farmers markets and grocery stores are filled with fresh, colorful produce, it’s easier than ever. From juicy red tomatoes and yellow sweet corn to vibrant green broccoli, seasonal produce can be even more enjoyable with the addition of spices
and herbs. “I’m always thinking about ways to make vegetables taste great and be more healthful and exciting — other than just adding butter and salt,” said registered dietitian Wendy Bazilian. “Adding spices and herbs is easy to do, and they only cost pennies per serving. Plus, they’re already in your kitchen.” To add flavor to everyday vegetable favor-
ites like zucchini and carrots, Bazilian recommends an easy rule of thumb: start with 1/4 teaspoon of spices and herbs, such as basil and oregano, per cup of veggies, along with a splash of citrus juice or olive oil. “You can also dial up the flavor depending on the cooking method,” Bazilian said. “Roasting vegetables like broccoli and tomatoes creates a caramelized flavor that pairs
deliciously with garlic, basil, oregano, honey and white vinegar. Grilling vegetables gives a smoky, charred flavor. Or, let the natural flavor of green beans shine by steaming them with rosemary and thyme.” Try these simple flavor tips to season your favorite vegetables and visit www.McCormick.com for more ideas you can use all year long.
Mixed Vegetable Grill Servings: 6 • 1 tablespoon light brown sugar • 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick Basil Leaves • 1/2 teaspoon salt • 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Garlic Powder • 1/8 teaspoon McCormick Ground Black Pepper • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 6 cups assorted cut-up vegetables, such as asparagus, bell peppers, zucchini, yellow squash, red onion and small sweet potato Mix brown sugar, basil, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in small bowl. In large bowl, drizzle oil over vegetables; toss to coat well. Add seasoning mixture; toss to coat well. Place vegetables in grill basket or rack, or thread onto skewers. Grill over medium heat 10–12 minutes or until vegetables are tender, turning occasionally.
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Duke commit Bartholomew leads Lady Indians after record year By DOUG GORMAN dgorman@newnan.com
The East Coweta volleyball team raised the bar to a whole new level last season under first-year head coach Amber McClure. With a school-record 43 victories and a trip to the Class AAAAAA Sweet 16, the Lady Indians had one of its most successful volleyball campaigns ever while also winning an Area 2-AAAAAA title. East Coweta also repeated as Coweta Cou nt y C h a mpion s w it h w i n s over Newnan and Northgate, in this year’s trimatch scheduled for Sept. 11 at Northgate. With a year under her belt, however, McClure thinks the Lady Indians are just now scratching the surface for just how good the team can be this season and in the future. “Last year was really exciting for us,” she said. “The girls all really worked hard and bought into what we were trying to accomplish and teach, but we have even higher expectations.” The team’s success included two winning streaks of 10 and 12 games while finishing 43-7 after falling to eventual state semifinalist South Forsyth in the Sweet 16. It helped to have two-time Newnan TimesHerald Player of the Year Jessi Bartholomew
Tara and Anna Iyengar were named outstanding youth volunteers by Special Olympics of Georgia. From left, the Iyengar family – Raghu, Anna, Tara, Laxmi, and Vishnu.
East Coweta senior and two-time Times-Herald Player of the Year Jessi Bartholomew (right) has made a verbal commitment to sign with Duke’s Volleyball program.
in the lineup as McClure made the jump from coaching in middle school to the high school level. Bartholomew was a dominating force as a junior, finishing with 529 kills, 232 aces, 46 assists and 167 digs. She heads into her final year of high school action verbally committed to play college volleyball at ACC power Duke. “There is a lot of pressure off of her now, and she can enjoy her senior year,” McClure said. “I am glad she got it out of the way, so
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Coweta Special Olympics volunteers honored By Celia Shortt celia@newnan.com
Two Coweta County Special Olympics volunteers were recently named outstanding youth volunteers by the Special Olympics of Georgia. Tara and Anna Iyengar were honored at the Georgia Special Olympics 2014 Summer games. Both have been involved with Coweta County’s Special Olympics since 2009, when their mom, Laxmi, attending an informational meeting held by Kelly Abercrombie, coordinator for Coweta County’s Special Olympics. Iyengar is the special education teacher at Arbor Springs Elementary School, and at
the meeting, she learned one of the sports the Special Olympics is involved with is swimming. “My kids all swam, and I thought it would be a good idea,” she said. Tara, Anna, and their older brother, Vishnu, all became involved and began working with the kids and teaching them how to swim and to grow in their skill. Tara and Anna have also participated in a unified relay team, which includes two special needs athletes and two other athletes. They and the swimmers began practicing the first week of March and continued
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