Recipes

Healthier Salad Makes Barbecues Better

Warm weather beckons people outdoors. Al fresco dining offers a chance to spend even more time outdoors, and many people will attest that no outdoor gathering is complete without the requisite grilled fare and complementary sides that are staples of spring and summer dining. Potato salad is one such food that turns up regularly this […]
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Move Over Crab; Shrimp Cakes Are Crisp And Tasty

Seafood is a healthy addition to any diet. Seafood, whether it’s fish, mollusks or crustaceans, tends to be lower in calories and saturated fat than meat- or poultry-based protein sources, and it may be rich in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Shrimp, in particular, is a type of seafood that many people enjoy because it’s not […]
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Sandwich Ideal For Picnic Dinners

Opportunities for enjoying sunshine and fresh air abound in spring and summer. Who wants to be stuck indoors when the weather is pleasant? People engage in all sorts of activities while enjoying Mother Nature, including dining outside. When it comes to picnics or meals enjoyed at the beach or onSS park benches, portability reigns supreme. […]
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A Margarita With A Spicy Twist

Cinco de Mayo is a great opportunity to dance, eat and make a little noise. Often some well-crafted cocktails help celebrants to shake off their inhibitions and make the party a bit more festive. Many revelers may insist that no Cinco de Mayo celebration is complete without margaritas. In Spanish, margarita refers to a daisy […]
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Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro Holds Ceremony For New House At Stony Brook Children’s Hospital

Photo courtesy of Ronald McDonald House Charities NY Metro Ronald McDonald House Charities NY Metro (RMHC NYM) held a ceremonial groundbreaking event for its new house, to be built on the Stony Brook Medicine campus yesterday, to provide a safe, secure, and comfortable environment for families of children who are receiving medical care at Stony Brook Children’s
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Sachem East Students Visit The FoodLab

Photo courtesy of the Sachem Central School District Sachem High School East students taking Mr. Jannace’s AP human geography course visited FoodLab at Stony Brook University’s Southampton Campus for a hands-on review of their unit on agriculture and rural land-use. This unit can be difficult for students to grasp yet is an integral part of […]
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West Islip’s Vocal Motion Experiences Magic Of Disney

Photo courtesy of West Islip Union Free School District On April 7, West Islip High School’s Vocal Motion traveled to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The group was accepted into the Disney’s Imagination Campus Program and was approved to participate in two workshops and perform on the main stage for show choirs. Through Imagination […]