Jan/Feb 2014
Ski In; Ski Out The Westin Snowmass Resort News and Information from our partners at Wichita Public Schools Our Favorite healthy living products, and gifts for the ones you love
Inside this issue... jan/feb 2014
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Ski In; Ski Out The Westin Snowmass
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Doctor’s Orders
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News and information from our partners at Wichita Public Schools
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Indulging your taste buds while on a diet.
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Product Picks The Perfect Gifts for the ones you love.
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a note from the editor... Published by For the Families, LLC 316.295.8465 Publishers Eric and Christy Clark Vice President of Sales & Marketing Cari Fischer cari@wichitafamily.com Wichita Family Magazine is published 12 times a year by For the Families, LLC. Wichita Family Magazine is available free, at schools, stores, restaurants, libraries, retailers and local attractions, as well as other places families frequent. For a complete list of where to find Wichita Family, or for subscription rates, visit www.wichitafamily.com. Mailing address: P.O. Box 817 Wichita, Kansas 67201 How to reach us: Phone: 316.295.8465 Email: publisher@wichitafamily.com Copyright 2009 by For the Families, LLC. All rights reserved. Wichita Family Magazine is not responsible for errors, omissions or contest fulfillment from third parties. Reproduction in part or in whole without written permission is strictly prohibited. Wichita Family is distributed free of charge. The magazine’s advertisers make this possible, so support them! We reserve the right to edit submitted material. All submissions will be considered for publication, but we reserve the right to refuse material. Materials will not be returned. Any editorial content or advertising published is the property of For the Families, LLC.
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t has already been such a fun winter! I had the opportunity to try my hand, or . . . legs, at skiing! What a blast! It was definately something I wanted to share with my readers. Look for the story about my favorite resort The Westin on page 6. Tis the season for resolutions! I have so many this year. Not only to lose weight, (I mean, we all have that one, right?) but to be more productive, spend more time with my family, and live like there’s no tomorrow. Keeping myself healthy will be a great way to accomplish these things. On page 22, you’ll find a great article from the American Heart Association about heart health. Thank you as always to all of our advertisers. The Wichita Public School system continues to be a great partner of ours. We appreciate all of their dedication to our community, and truly enjoy seeing their accomplishments month by month. Tanganyika Wildlife Park has been closed for the winter, but don’t forget that they have wonderful reception spaces. Such an awesome place to hold your special event. We look forward to their reopening this March! On page 9, you’ll find your monthly Dr.’s Orders from Dr. Brett Bignoche of Wichita Family Dental. Don’t forget to register for the Kids Closet consignment event! Sign up by February 28th to get your consigner fee for FREE! And lastly, don’t forget to check our website from time to time. We have great information on our activities calendar, as well as our past issues for your reading enjoyment. Thank you to all of our readers. We hope you continue to love Wichita Family Magazine.
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Ski In; Ski Out The Westin Snowmass Sister hotels The Westin and The Wildwood host skiiers from all over the world.
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rom the moment you drive into the beautiful Snowmass resort, you feel as though you’re driving onto a movie set. From gorgeous buildings, to beautifully maintained grounds, every peice if this oasis is a must see.
this is more of an adult vacation. The Westin and Snowmass Village offer daycare for as low as 5 weeks of age! Starting as young as age 2, Snowmass offers daily care for your youngin’. While parents are out hitting the slopes, their little ones are enjoying art, snacks and even some time on the slopes themselves.
french term meaning After Skiing) Relax by the fire and enjoy a drink and a dance with friends.
If you’re Upon arrival at The Westin hotel visiting with the and conference center, the family, join the incredible valet staff will meet fun just off the Guest room at The Wildwood you at the front, help you unload, Never been skiing? No problem! slope making park your car for you, and take The Aspen Ski School offers smores fireside, and enjoy your bags up to your room. Trust classes in either group form, live acoustic music. me, pay for this service, it’s or private lessons. I HIGHLY worth every penny. recomend taking a lesson. The There are many choices professional instructors take for dinner just outside Within the front lobby you’ll you from your first time on skiis, The Westin, or ride the fine the lovely View Lounge, a to tackling the mogels on the “Skittle” (gondala) down to delicious casual dining restaraunt hardest hills. Snowmass Village for even where you’ll find anything from a more choices. A personal big juicy hamburger to elk chili. Our instructer Kelly spent the shout out must be given The view from the lobby area is entire day with us, and I must to the staff of Slice Italian beautiful! Sit and relax while you say, was incredibly patient. I Bistro. They personalized enjoy watching the skiers fly by. never felt once that she was my order for me and Lobby at The Westin frustrated. She seemed to have seemed happy to do so. The rooms at The Westin are a great time as well! She even It’s rare that I receive upbeat spectacular. The bedding is offered encouragement the and spectactular service like luxurious and gorgeous and following day when she passed this. Even better, the food was Wake up early and take the there is more closet space than us flying down hill all on our own. AMAZING! family down to the Snownmass you could ever need on vacation. Kitchen and help yourself to the Or is there? Request a hillside When the ski lifts close down Feel free to take dip in the heated amazing buffet. Choose from view upon reservation for the it’s far from the end of the day. pool or hot tub before retiring cereal, fruit, pancakes or even best view you could imagine. Ski into the ski check-in on the for the night. The pool area is custom made crepe’s at the bottom floor of The Westin and outdoor and is open until 10 pm. crepe bar. If the buffet isn’t your Don’t think for one moment that head off to enjoy Après-ski. (a thing, order from the menu. wfm 7
vintage inspired design. Bright colors and unique furniture make this hotel the perfect place for playful families. This hotel features not only fun decor, but a wondeful atmosphere.
Scott Noble is a ski instructor at Snowmass. Here he is with his wife and his snowboarding son who is only 20 months old.
If you’re like me, your morning isn’t complete without a cup of coffee. How about a ski in, ski out Starbucks. I’m not kidding! Grab your ski’s from the ski check-in and head over to warm up with your favorite cup of coffee. If you’re looking for something a little more casual, The Wildwood is just across the drive. This charming hotel truly appeals to the visual senses with amazing 8 wfm
Wichitan’s will find the drive to Snowmass, Colorado a beautiful one. Drive straight through, or stay a night in Denver and drive out the next morning. Keep your eyes open on the drive for you are likely to run across Elk, deer and even big horn sheep. It’s truly lovely.
of 41 species of Ice Age animals, including mammoths, mastodons, ground sloths, camels, deer, horse, and giant bison. Guests have the opportunity year round to discover the history of Snowmass at Ice Age Discovery. Located in the mall just walking distance from The Westin.
If skiing isn’t your thing, Snowmass hosts a wonderful experience in the summer as well! Perfect for the active family, mountain biking is one of the most popular activities to choose from on Snowmass Mountain.
So if you’ve been thinking of taking your family on an amazing ski vacation, The Westin and The Wildwood at Snowmass, Colorado are a wonderful choice.
Thank you to The Westin and Wildwood hotels, The Aspen Ski Hiking, swimming, fly fishing, golf, School (Especially Kelly Beairsto horseback riding and jeeping for keeping me on my ski’s) and Aspen Skiing Company for the tours are just the beginning. quality equipment. My family will Snowmass Mountain is actually be returning in the next few years. the home of Ice Age Discovery. In October 2010, a bulldozer For more information, and to plan The lobby is full of comfy couches operator working in Snowmass your Snowmass vacation, visit: www.gosnowmass.com that can be moved around to Village at Ziegler Reservoir and create a different set up every uncovered the tusk of a young www.aspensnowmass.com day. They even offer a movie female mammoth. nights on the gigantic TV screen. Over the next 10 months, the To book your reservation at The If you desire to leave the resort, Denver Museum of Nature & Weston or The Wildwood visit: www.westinsnowmass.com only a ten minute drive away is Science conducted its largestor the wonderful town of Aspen, ever fossil excavation, yielding a www.wildwoodsnowmass.com Colorado. Buses are available treasure trove of well-preserved for a majority of the day to take Ice Age fossils. Museum crews uncovered more than 5,000 bones people to and from the resort.
Doctor’s Orders by: Dr. Brett Begnoche
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new year has begun and so has potentially a new you. If you have already made a resolution and are faithfully sticking to it, why not commit to one more thing? I imagine for the majority of you eating better and exercising more is a goal that you set for yourself this year. And if health and wellness is a resolution you’re trying to be more proactive in, why not focus on your teeth? Regular dental exams and home care are crucial to the longevity of your teeth. Dentistry has come a long way in making your experience as pleasant as possible but there will never be a replacement for your teeth. Yes there are amazing things that we as dentists can do to restore your smile to its best, but your teeth are as good as it gets! This year, commit to bettering your health, teeth included.
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News and Information from our partners at Wichita Public Schools
Fourth-grade students at Colvin Elementary are treated like movie stars when their classroom video projects were shown at the Palace Theater.
Colvin video project given the Hollywood treatment
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ourth-grade students at Colvin Elementary were treated like movie stars to wrap up their class video project. Teacher Brianna Falvey came up with the “Falvey TV” project, where students wrote, videoed, edited and acted in their
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own mini-movies. The genres family members could watch them. chosen were horror, sci-fi, action, The students were treated like news, and music videos. movie stars for the event. Artistic Limousines gave students a ride to To wrap up their project, the Palace the theater, Sunglass Warehouse Theater offered to allow students gave all students sunglasses and to watch their movies on the BlueCottom donated matching big screen so other students and shirts for students to wear as they
walked the red carpet. The Print Source donated programs listing the teachers’ and students’ names and food was provided by Longhorn Steakhouse and Denny’s.
Chisholm Trail Elementary received the Red Carpet Award for excellent customer service.
Chisholm Trail receives Red Carpet for customer service
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hisholm Trail received the Red Carpet Excellent Service, presented by
Elementary Fall 2013 Award for Customer the Parent
and Community Support Office. Chisholm Trail was recognized for treating everyone who comes into their building with a friendly attitude and respect and for staff being true
ambassadors for their building.
The school also received a banner so visitors can see the school’s commitment to excellent customer
service.
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Black Elementary students help Ronald McDonald House
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tudents at Black Traditional Magnet, along with Girl Scout Troop 98, wanted to help others in the community. The students and the Girl Scouts chose to have a community service project to collect items for the Ronald McDonald House. A Black Traditional Magnet family was using the Ronald McDonald House while one of the children was going through treatments and the students wanted to help the family and others. For three weeks the students collected personal items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, soaps and combs along with books, toys and snacks. The students donated nearly 300 items to help the Ronald McDonald House. “It has been a wonderful lesson for our students to know that you can give from your heart and not always from your pocket,” said Janet Tilton, principal.
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Adams students show appreciation to their school partner Students at Adams Elementary wanted to give back to one of the school partners. The students gave St. Mark’s Cathedral Church of God in Christ holiday cards to thank them for their support throughout the school year. St. Mark’s members volunteer to be tutors and mentors, as well as donate items to support Adams.
Black Traditional Magnet students collect nearly 300 items for the Ronald McDonald House.
Adams Elementary students deliver holiday cards to St. Mark’s Cathedral Church of God in Christ to thank church members for their support throughout the year.
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So the next time you consider a pediatric specialist, consider the pediatric specialists of Children’s Mercy Kansas City. 3243 E. Murdock, Suite 201 ChildrensMercy.org/Wichita
BANDI Headband With every new year, comes a new start. Here are some of our favorite products to help you and your famiy make your new start safe, and healthy!
No more throwing your key or cash into the dirty cupholder on the treadmill at the gym! Simply slip them into the BANDI and you’re set to go! They also have belts to safely store your cash when you travel. (bandiwear.com $8)
Vicks V4600 FilterFree Humidifier
This amazingly quiet humidifier is a must have for any household this winter. With no filter to mess with, it’s also a sinch to operate! (Walmart $39.95)
Free Country Sportswear
This high quality line of sportswear will keep your entire family warm this winter. Whether it be swimming or skiing, Free Country has exactly what you need. It’s affordable too! (freecountry.com)
MedCenter System
Exergen Temporal Artery Thermometer
This has been a life-saver for our family. There is no easier thermometer to use. By reading an accurate temperature in just 2 seconds, it’s also made taking the temp of my 9 month old son a peice of cake! (amazon.com $27.99)
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If you’re like me, rememebring to take your daily medicine can be difficult. This system not only organizes all of your medications, but alerts you when it’s time to take them! (medcentersystems.com $74.95)
XTRACYCLE
This is not your grandma’s bicycle. The Xtracycle can be custom fitted to hawl your cargo, your pets, OR your family. You have to see it to believe it! (xtracycle.com)
Vemma NEXT Vitamin supplement
Tis the season for sniffles and scratchy throats. Help keep the yuckies away with Vemma NEXT! This orange flavored, complete vitamin supplement is in liquid form and is easy to take. It’s also very portable for the active family (vemma.com $53.95/30 pack)
Surf Sweets
This worry free candy is the perfect choice for the health concious or children with allergies. Surf sweets are free of artificial colors and flavors, free of corn syrup and GMO’s, gluten and dairy free, free of the 10 most common allergies and made with organic fruit juice and sweetner. Better yet, they’re delicious! (surfsweets.com)
Shock Doctor
This incredible line of athletic gear offers the best in safety for any athlete. My basketball playing daughter wore their specialized court insoles and noticed much less discomfort than the previous season. (shockdoctor.com)
Enfusia Bath Soak
From refreshing detox soaks, to salts developed to help sooth your sore muscles, this natural line of body products will surely help get your year off to the right start. (enfusia.com $9.99)
Squeez’Ems Reusable Food Pack
Pure Health Nature’s Green and Lean Tea
Perfect for the active family, these reusable food packs can be filled with whatever your family enjoys! They are super easy to clean too! (booginhead.com $9.50/2 pack)
This delicious new tea packs thousands of years of ancient Eastern herbal tradition with an amazing new superfood discovery into one convenient tea bag.
Mr. Beams Wireless Motion Sensor LED Stick Anywhere Night Light
Perfect for those dark halways, or stairways, these simple (and awesome) motion sensor lights are a must have for any household. Your little one can find their way to the potty, or the mommy, safely. (mrbeams.com $29.99/2)
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noon and 2 p.m. The following day, they could eat whatever they wanted. Not only did they not ‘gorge’ as expected on the feed days, most had an easier time sticking with it.” Dieting is as much about the mind as it is about the body, and most people have a difficult time staying with any sort of very strict regimen, says Sebastien Hebbelinck, a 20-year-plus veteran of the nutraceutical industry. In the alternate day fast studies conducted by Dr. Krista Varady of the University of Illinois at Chicago, participants on average consumed only 110 percent of their energy needs on feed days, Rockway says. Lunch on fast days was 400 to 500 calories for women and 500 to 600 calories for men.
Tips for Indulging Your Taste Buds While on a Diet
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t’s hard to stick to a low-calorie diet day after day to lose weight, but new research shows you don’t have to, says Dr. Susie Rockway, a veteran nutritional and biochemical expert in the U.S. health industry. “Recent studies show you can lose 10 to 30 pounds in eight weeks through alternate-day fasting,” she says. “Every other day, dieters in the study ate only lunch – no breakfast or dinner – between
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Hebbelinck, the CEO of Apax Business Development, which produces the water-soluble fat-binding supplement Lineatabs (sold at GNC and www. lineatabs.com), offers these other suggestions for indulging your taste buds while losing weight or maintaining a healthy weight. • Eat your bigger meals earlier in the day. Avoiding large meals at dinnertime is effective in helping to lose weight, particularly abdominal fat. In fact, another fasting study -- presented at this year’s American Diabetes Association conference – showed that dieters who ate big meals at breakfast and lunch and skipped dinner lost more weight than participants who ate six small meals a day. • Don’t belly up to the buffet bar.
Whether it’s a cheat meal or a cheat day, throw all those studies out the window if you gorge on huge quantities of food. Eat controlled portions of healthy, nutritious foods. You can enjoy a nice lunch with a glass of wine and even a dessert, but don’t go back for seconds and don’t order the Decadent Chocolate-for-Four if you have no plans to share! Rockway adds the following tips based on her nutritional and biochemical expertise. • Include plenty of fiber and water (stay hydrated!). Unlike most nutrients in foods, we don’t absorb fiber. It passes through our digestive tract, and if it’s soluble fiber, it can help us feel full since it forms viscous gels. High-fiber foods include legumes, beans, avocadoes, nuts, whole fruits (versus juice), and whole-grain foods such as whole wheat spaghetti. On a cheat day, you may splurge on a higher fat hamburger or fries, which case this is the perfect time to take a fiber-rich fatbinding supplement such as Lineatabs before the meal to help prevent some of the excess fats from being absorbed. Rockway likes Lineatabs because, unlike other fat-binding supplements, it dissolves in water and is consumed as a beverage, making the fiber soluble in the stomach and immediately available to bind to fats. It then forms a viscous fiber in the small intestines to form a barrier to reduce absorption. AND you get the fluid your body needs!! • Healthy eating: Plan meals that are higher in lean protein and lower in simple carbohydrates. This will help you avoid a sugar spike that will leave you feeling hungry soon afterward.
It also stabilizes your insulin levels, and protein foods are the most satiating. If you are satisfied after you eat, you will be less likely to snack later. Some great high-protein choices include turkey or chicken breast, pork loin chop, tuna and salmon and whey protein shakes. Avoid foods high in simple carbs, such as syrups, soft drinks and jams. About Dr. Susie Rockway, Ph.D., C.N.S. & Sebastien Hebbelinck: Dr. Susie Rockway, Ph.D., C.N.S., is a veteran nutritional and biochemical expert and decades-long health industry expert. Rockway has worked for multiple companies in executive capacities, including as an executive director of product development, a director of research, and a manager for science developing health and wellness products, where she communicated nutrition and new science updates to consumers. She has also designed testing strategies for clinical efficacy studies. Sebastien Hebbelinck is an internationally recognized business entrepreneur who has been active in the nutraceutical industry for more than two decades. He is the founder and CEO of Apax Business Development, a 21-year-old company that has experienced major success in Europe with the dietary supplement Lineatabs.
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Lemon Loves Lime
This adorable boutique line is not only adorable, but it’s also fair trade. Their story will delight you, and their designs will bring a smile to any little girls’ face. ($14 lemonloveslime.com for retailers)
February is the time for love. Here are some great gift ideas for the people YOU love.
Monkeez and Friends
These adorable woven pets are like no other. With the purchase of a little pluch cutie, your little one can use the activation code attached to choose a charity to donate a portion of the profits too. Then, how about a game to play?! (monkeezandfriends.com $7.99)
Footed Pajamas
Let’s be honest. We all want them. Why not get them for the whole family!! This crazy fun website not only has them in children’s and adult sizes, but they have them to fit your pup too! (footedpajamas.com)
Love Is In The Air Personalized Placemat
Your little one will feel special every time they sit down for a meal with these personalized placemats from I See Me. Available for boys, and girls. (iseeme.com $11.95)
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Tiny Love Letters
These adorable letters are 100% real! Simply send the company your personalized letter, and they will create a tiny letter, envelope and all! What a perfect keepsake. Small enough to be tucked away in a wallet and carried wherever you go. (leafcutterdesigns.com $9.75)
Lisa Leonard
If you still can’t find the perfect gift, look no further. From an adorable little apple for your favorite teacher, to a personalized pendant customized for anyone, Lisa Leonard hits gift giving on the head.
Count Me Healthy Bracelete A sterling-beaded bracelet designed to count the goals of the established mother. The perfect gift for a new mom who is planning to breastfeed. The website has many gorgeous peices tailered to your love. (chelseacharles.com $88)
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Break Up Gems
Even the single people out there need some love! These beautiful peices of jewelry announce your confidence! There are others available to help you announce your current relationship status. (breakupgems.com $85)
LOVE Dog Tag Necklace
This beautiful necklace is small enough to wear every day while sending a BIG message. Add the names of your loved one’s on the back for a perfectly personalized gift. (isabellagracejewelry.com $140)
Medical Alert Bracelets
For the little fashion diva in your life, this medical alert slap bracelet is like no other!
This sporty and comfortable design is perfect for your sporty love! A small pocket under the silver plate holds all the informaiton an EMT could need. All without sacrificing fashion. (4id.com $19.95)
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ince 1963, the President of the United States has proclaimed February as “American Heart Month” to urge Americans to join the battle against cardiovascular diseases – our nation’s No. 1 killer. As a result, the American Heart Association encourages the public to use this special opportunity to focus on ways to build healthier lives, free of heart disease and stroke. About Cardiovascular Disease: Cardiovascular disease affects one in three adults – an estimated 80.7 million Americans. It kills one American every 37 seconds, or 2,400 people every single day. In fact, cardiovascular disease claims more lives than the next four causes of death combined – cancer, respiratory disease, accidents and diabetes. The American Heart Association has set an aggressive goal to improve the cardiovascular health of all Americans by 20 percent, while reducing deaths from cardiovascular diseases
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February is “American Heart Month” and stroke by another 20 percent attacks and strokes. Although the – all by the year 2020. following is a summary, not all of these signs occur in every attack. Also, the association has defined If an individual notices one or ideal cardiovascular health, more of these signs, the American introducing an online resource: Heart Association encourages My Life Check. This resource them to seek medical attention can be found at www.heart.org/ immediately. MyLifeCheck. This important tool helps individuals easily identify Heart Attack Warning Signs: seven steps to achieving ideal Uncomfortable pressure, health and notes where each fullness, squeezing or pain in the person is on the spectrum. But it center of the chest lasting more doesn’t stop there. It also helps than a few minutes. them develop a plan to improve Pain spreading to the shoulders, overall health. neck or arms. Chest discomfort with The seven steps to ideal lightheadedness, fainting, cardiovascular health, known sweating, nausea or shortness of as “Life’s Simple Seven”, are breath. as follows: Stroke Warning Signs: 1. Get Active Sudden weakness or numbness 2. Eat Better of the face, arm or leg on one 3. Manage Blood Pressure side of the body. 4. Control Cholesterol Sudden dimness or loss of vision, 5. Reduce Blood Sugar particularly in one eye. 6. Lose Weight Loss of speech, or trouble talking 7. Stop Smoking or understanding speech. Sudden, severe headaches with About Heart Attacks and Strokes: no apparent cause. It is important for the public to Unexplained dizziness, recognize the signs of heart unsteadiness or sudden falls,
especially along with any of the previous symptoms. For More Information: To learn more about American Heart Month or the American Heart Association and its lifesaving mission “to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke,” please log on to www.heart.org. About the American Heart Association: The American Heart Association is devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke – America’s No. 1 and No. 4 killers. We team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. The Dallas-based association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-800-AHA-USA1 or visit www.heart.org
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Ingredients ¼ cup warm water 3 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled 1 cup half-and-half 2 teaspoons Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract 2 eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour ⅓ cup sugar ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground cardamom Directions In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar; set aside to activate yeast. In a medium bowl, add butter, half-and-half and vanilla extract; stir and set aside. In a small bowl whisk eggs; set aside. In a bowl of a free standing electric mixer, add flour, sugar, salt and cardamom. Place bowl on mixer stand which has been fitted with a dough hook. Turn mixer on low speed and combine dry ingredients. Turn mixer to medium speed then add activated yeast mixture. Add half-and-half mixture, then add the whisked eggs. Mix until well combined, scraping the sides of the bowl when necessary. Dough will be slightly sticky. Place dough on a lightly floured surface and knead, about 2-3 minutes; adding additional flour only when needed. Lightly coat a large bowl with cooking spray and place dough into the bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and keep warm until dough has doubled in size, about 2 hours. After dough has risen, place on a lightly floured surface and gently knead. Roll dough into a rectangle, about ¼-inch thick. With a pizza cutter, cut dough into small rectangles, about 1 x ½-inch pieces. Heat oil to 375°F; carefully place dough in hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 45-60 seconds. Turn beignets so both sides are golden brown. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels; dust with Vanilla Powdered Sugar while bites are still warm. Dip Vanilla Beignet Bites in Nielsen-Massey’s signature Vanilla-Lemon Raspberry Jam.
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