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How to stock, cook and prepare chicken, pork and steak this summer.

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And speaking of inspiration, turn to page 24 to meet Marie Marcos, a remarkable teenager whose passion for a cause led her to raise funds for the American Heart Association. Her story serves as a powerful reminder of the impact one person can make when they’re driven by purpose.

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GIVE IT A TRI Have you ever thought about dipping your toes into triathlons but feel intimidated? Or are you interested in honing your process?

Beth Draeger, a Bellevue Club Personal Trainer, Group-X Instructor, and competitive triathlete, is hosting a three-week training series to help you perform your best, whether it’s your first or 20th race.

Triathlons combine swimming, biking and running into one race. Triathlons vary in terms of distances, settings, and race terrain and conditions. Distances range from shorter “sprint” triathlons to longer Ironman races. No matter the distance, triathlons start with a swim, followed by a bike ride, and finished off with a run. No matter your interest, you’re sure to find one suited for you.

The three-week triathlon training series will focus on each of the three events of a triathlon, practicing transitions, training and race day nutrition tips, and how to include strength training and mobility in an endurance-focused program. There will be workouts incorporated into each session, so participants can expect to get a good sweat in, and leave with helpful tips, tricks, and advice for race training and race day.

All levels are highly encouraged to attend. This series will be an opportunity to set goals to work toward and challenge yourself, no matter your experience level.

S E R I E S D E TA I L S May 16, 23 & 30 Thursdays, 6-7:30 P.M. To register, visit members.bellevueclub.com For an individualized approach, personal training may be a good fit for you. Contact fitness@bellevueclub.com to schedule a complimentary 30-minute fitness consultation.

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ABOUT BETH Beth participated in her first Olympic distance triathlon in 2017 and subsequently fell in love. It was not long before she became fully invested and started competing at a more competitive level. She now races all summer long and has participated in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship for the past two years. She aims to qualify again for this year’s race in New Zealand.

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It’s called the Hydrafacial Syndeo, and it’s the next generation of the extremely popular Hydrafacial treatment. Nicole Conzatti, business development manager at Hydrafacial and aesthetician for 30 years, shared all the facts about the cutting-edge technology.

WHAT’S DIFFERENT ABOUT THE HYDRAFACIAL SYNDEO?

It combines the unmatched results of Hydrafacial’s patented vortex-fusion technology with a digital experience. Through a connected interface, providers can seamlessly log each treatment, store client preferences, personalize Hydrafacial treatments to clients’ skin needs, and access on-screen protocol guidance—all through touchless gesture control features that make for a more hygienic environment.

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Hydrafacial Syndeo comes integrated with a custom LightStim Elipsa LED light therapy device, allowing for efficient, hands-free application of professional-strength therapeutic light energy.

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IS THERE ANYONE WHO SHOULDN’T USE LED LIGHT THERAPY?

Hydrafacial treatments are for all ages, genders, skin tones and skin types. Individuals who are pregnant or nursing should consult their physician first. The use of LED light therapy in conjunction with a Hydrafacial treatment is at the discretion of the aesthetician.

Products that can cause irritation such as Retin-A, benzoyl peroxide, harsh acids, potential reactive forms of vitamin C and A, and products containing metals are recommended for use after LED light therapy.

Additionally, those with epilepsy should consult their physician first before undergoing LED light therapy.

HOW OFTEN CAN SOMEONE USE RED LIGHT THERAPY?

To treat wrinkles, red light therapy can be provided for 16 minutes, three to five days per week. To treat acne, blue light therapy for 12 minutes, three to five days per week. Consistency is key for best results.

You can pair the Hydrafacial with a lip or eye plump treatment for extra self-care.

Back to the Basics: What is a Hydrafacial?

Every Hydrafacial treatment starts by deeply cleansing, extracting and hydrating the skin. While incredible on its own, Hydrafacial treatments can be further personalized by adding on lymphatic drainage, boosters or LED light therapy to address specific skin concerns.

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B OT T L E TA L K

Marilee Bramhall has been to more wine tastings than most. She worked in the wine business in Washington and Northern California for more than a decade before switching gears and studying Old World wines in Italy and France, earning a handful of notable, scholarly certifications.

In all her experiences, something stood out: “I’ve observed over and over what happens when women taste wines by themselves. And what happens when men and women taste together,” she says. “When women are by themselves, it’s very collegial, really collaborative and cooperative. They talk about what they’re experiencing.”

When it’s mixed company, Bramhall has noticed women feel less comfortable sharing their thoughts. She says the wine industry has been dominated by men for a very, very long time, and that legacy still seeps into the environment today.

“Only 15 percent of winemakers globally are women,” Bramhall says. “But up to 80 percent of still wine purchases in the United States are made by women, and 86 percent of champagne purchases are made by women.”

So, in 2020 when she founded Iola, her directto-customer wine distribution company, she made it her mission to change the landscape.

She now sources are all her wines exclusively from women winemakers who are farming organically and sustainably.

“There’s a story behind every bottle. There’s a woman behind every bottle, and there’s a decision about how she grew her grapes,” Bramhall says.

WHAT MARILEE IS OPENING When Marilee hosts a girls’ night, her go-to bottle to open is clear: “I absolutely love champagne.

I don’t think we’re drinking it nearly as often as we ought to be. It’s the perfect option for hosting a group of women.”

WHAT’S IN A NAME Marilee named her company Iola after her Greek grandmother.

“She showed me the kind of woman I wanted to be in the world.”

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WOMEN IN WINE WEDNESDAY

On top of that, she often hosts women-only educational wine tastings so that women have a dedicated space to learn and enjoy the process.

“I want the doors to be flung open for women to find out that they belong in the world of wine, and that they can have a lot of confidence in what they are observing and experiencing,” she says. “I want women to be able to articulate what kind of wine that they like, so when they’re in a restaurant, or when they’re in a wine store, it’s easier for them to explain the kind of wine they’re looking for.”

An experiential and safe space for women to expand their knowledge of wine with professional wine educator, importer and founder of Iola Wines Marilee Bramhall leading the way. In session one, we will explore and apply basic tasting methods while tasting eight wines. Club members will leave the session with a better understanding of how to taste wine and of their wine preferences, enabling them to more effectively describe what they want when ordering and purchasing wine.

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At 15 years old, Bellevue Club member Marie Morkos is on a mission to inform her peers about matters of the heart—and raise money for the American Heart Association in the process.

This year, she was selected for an exclusive program that gives her a powerful voice, which she is using to its full potential.

Reflections magazine: You were one of four teens in the state of Washington nominated for the American Heart Association (AHA) Teen of Impact program. How did that come about?

Marie Morkos: I’m part of the National Charity League. It’s a mother-daughter volunteer organization. They partner with a lot of nonprofits, and we volunteer and do philanthropy. At our chapter meeting in summer 2023, the AHA came and gave a talk about the Teen of Impact program. I was interested and submitted my email. A representative interviewed me and a couple of other people, and then she picked four of us.

RM: What were the qualifications?

MM: I had to be interested in heart health and medicine. We couldn’t just do it for college credit.

RM: So you have an interest in medicine?

MM: Yeah, I want to be a doctor when I am older.

RM: Has heart disease directly affected you or your family?

MM: Yes, heart disease has affected me in a lot of ways. My grandma died when I was nine months old, so I don’t even remember her. She died of a heart attack in her sleep.

And then my great uncle on the other side of the family. He was in Hawaii, and he had a heart attack in the pool.

RM: So you’re doing this with family in mind?

MM: Yeah, I definitely think about them a lot during this process.

RM: Are you specifically interested in cardiology as a field of medicine?

MM: I’m not sure—it's still super early, but cardiology is definitely something interesting to me.

RM: Tell me about the program. What were your hopes?

MM: The campaign was a nine-week blind, fundraising event. We set goals in January, and then the AHA gave us a website. People donated through that.

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I T R E A L LY O P E N E D M Y EY E S TO H OW M U C H TA L K I NG TO YO U R P E E R S CA N H AV E A N I M PAC T. I T F E E L S L I K E W E O N LY L I S T E N TO A D U LT S A N D O N LY L E A R N F R O M A D U LT S. S E E I NG T H AT W E CA N L E A R N F R O M E AC H OT H E R WA S A N A M A Z I NG T H I NG .

RM: What was your goal?

MM: $30,000 RM: What else did you do with the AHA? MM: We also spoke at heart health events, and we got to attend the Go Red for Women event, which was March 7. It was an auction, and they raised $1 million dollars. I was like, Oh, wow.

I saw what was possible with the AHA. It was a very inspirational night.

RM: Anything else?

MM: I went to Olympia with the AHA to lobby. We lobbied a bill for healthier meals in public schools for kindergarten through 12th grade. There’s one right now that’s for lower school only— the AHA did that last year. This year, they were advocating for kindergarten through 12th grade. And there was another one that was to raise the age for buying a vape/tobacco products.

RM: Do you see a lot of vaping in your peer group? What’s your personal experience?

MM: There are people vaping around me, and I don’t think they understand exactly what is in there. They think it’s healthier, but they don’t know how much nicotine is in there. It’s a huge problem. When I see kids vaping, I’m like, This is just not going to end up well.

RM: What do your peers think about what you do?

MM: When I got back to school [after lobbying], they were like, Wow, Marie, I didn’t know you were doing this. And when I posted on social media, people who I haven’t talked to in a while were like, Wow, Marie, this is so impressive.

RM: That must make you feel good, right?

MM: Yeah, I think I’m actually making an impact, which is something a lot of teens don’t think they can do. It really opened my eyes to how much talking to your peers can have an impact. It feels like we only listen to adults and only learn from adults. Seeing that we can learn from each other was an amazing thing.

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RM: Do you have any advice for your peers who also want to get involved in this type of work?

MM: Don’t be afraid to reach out. Adults want to see you succeed.

RM: Are there any other topics related to heart health that you’re interested in?

MM: One of the campaign challenges is to tell 20 people you’re grateful for them. Because just having gratitude will lower your heart rate and make you happier. And if you’re happier, you’re less stressed, and stress isn’t good for your heart.

RM: And I heard you also talk about sleep and exercise in correlation with heart health, correct?

MM: Sleep is so important. If you don’t get good sleep, you’re stressing your heart more and your heart has to beat faster.

Yeah, that’s just not good. And with exercise, it’s so important for your heart health. I swim on the Bellevue Club Swim Team and work out with a personal trainer.

RM: Anything else about your journey so far?

MM: Yeah, I was messaging the King County Medical Society.

I told them about what I was doing, and the CEO, Nancy Belcher, responded and said, This is so amazing, you struck a nerve. The AHA gave me a full-ride scholarship to get my master's. I was so surprised, I didn’t know the AHA affected so many people. I was glad to be a part of something so big.

F I N A L I M PAC T After this interview was completed, Marie received word from the AHA that she placed third out of 391 nationwide participants in the Teen of Impact program. Her efforts raised over $54,185, and she is being recognized as a 2024 National Teen Changemaker by the AHA.

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JASON HINE, OWNER OF EC WILSON MEAT CO., SITS AT THE HELM OF A PACIFIC NORTHWEST MEAT DYNASTY. HE IS THE FOURTH GENERATION OF THIS COMPANY THAT STARTED IN PIKE PLACE MARKET IN 1906. HE TALKED TO REFLECTIONS ABOUT HIS INSIDER KNOWLEDGE ON HOW TO STOCK YOUR FRIDGE AND OTHER TIPS AND TRICKS.

HOW TO STOCK, COOK AND PREPARE CHICKEN, PORK AND STEAK

KITCHEN STAPLES Hine says there a few simple, classic staples to always keep on hand. Here’s his grocery list: BONELESS, SKINLESS CHICKEN THIGHS:

“They are reasonably priced, and you can make so many things that are delicious. It’s also a high-flavor ingredient, easy to work with, cooks fast and remains moist even when cut up in small pieces.”

PORK TENDERLOIN OR BONELESS PORK LOIN:

FILET OR TOP SIRLOIN: “Filet is always healthy.

“I like to talk about cuts that are healthy and often overlooked. A lot of pork is as healthy as chicken, plus both cuts are really cost-effective as well.”

Top sirloin is too, and those cuts always have great flavor and are a great source of protein.

You can’t go wrong with cooking either of these medium rare. Just never grill a filet.”

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TIPS AND TRICKS Hine says the biggest mistake most people make is choosing meat without marbling. “Most look for the cleanest, reddest cuts of meat without the appropriate proportions of fat. But those are the most flavorless, toughest options.

You should look for white speckling in pork and beef,” he says.

When grilling, be sure to rub in the spices first and go heavier than you think you should. You can season the meat while cooking, but really make sure you go heavier—it will impart the best flavor.

Also for summer grilling, you can’t go wrong with skirt steaks, but make sure you get the outside skirt steak, not the inner cuts. Rib eyes are always good too.

My favorite piece of meat of all time is Ibérico Secreto. It’s extremely hard to get your hands on; it’s the skirt from pig in Spain. It’s delicious—nothing can compare.

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PERFECT PREPARATIONS BELLEVUE CLUB EXECUTIVE CHEF DAN GILMORE SHARED HIS FAVORITE WAYS TO PREPARE DIFFERENT CUTS

STEAK RUB ½ cup salt ¼ cup fresh rosemary ¼ cup smoked paprika ¼ cup chili powder 2 tablespoons cumin 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder 1 tablespoon granulated garlic 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon brown sugar First, make green salt. Place the salt and rosemary into a food processor. Grind it until the salt has turned green and the rosemary has been pulverized. Add the rest of the ingredients and pulse to mix. This steak rub is a little spicy, so adjust to taste. It has a southwestern flair and is incredible over wood or charcoal. The sugar assists with caramelization and crust formation.

PORK BRINE 8 cups water ½ cup brown sugar ½ cup salt 1 yellow onion, sliced 3 garlic cloves, crushed ¼ cup peppercorns 4 six-inch rosemary sprigs 2 tablespoons mustard seed 2 cinnamon sticks Place all the ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil. Stir, cover and turn off the heat. Allow it to cool slightly, and then refrigerate until cold. If pressed for time, use only 1 cup of water to heat. Once cooled slightly, add 7 cups of ice. Pour the chilled brine over your pork cut of choice.

Pork chops and pork tenderloins should brine for about 4 hours. Pork loin roasts go twice the time. Pork tends to dry out during cooking, and a brine helps season as well as helps with retaining moisture.

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PAPRIKA FENNEL MARINADE

¼ cup smoked paprika 2 tablespoons fennel seed ¼ cup fresh marjoram ¼ cup fresh rosemary ¾ cup parsley (stems are fine) ¼ cup garlic ¾ cup olive oil 2 tablespoons salt ½ cup fresh lemon juice This recipe works well with chicken—roasted works well but grilled is best. Boneless chicken is fine, but grilled chicken skin with this marinade is fantastic. Save some of the marinade to baste the chicken with after cooking it and during the resting period. Puree all ingredients together until smooth. Place the chicken in a large ziplock bag and add some marinade, but save some. Refrigerate the chicken and allow to marinate overnight.

Turn and massage the bag every so often. Grill or roast the chicken and baste with reserved marinade before serving.

BELLEVUE CLUB’S BUTCHER’S SHOP We partner with EC Wilson Meat Co. to bring you individual and whole roasted options, customizable for your family’s needs. Order anytime.

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*For safety, do not baste the chicken with used marinade.

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Your pointer finger should be tucked snugly against your palm.

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One of the most amazing things about Joshua Tree National Park is you can tailor your visit to your preferences. You can take leisurely short strolls through impressive rock formations, or you can find thrill by climbing stories high. No matter what you choose to do, you’ll find the natural beauty is unparalleled and the options are endless.

Jumbo Rocks Campground One of the largest campgrounds in the park, Jumbo Rocks has 124 campsites.

It’s the perfect home base for numerous trails that lead to stunning rock structures, including Skull Rock.

But aside from the beautiful wildlife, there’s not much. This campground doesn’t have showers, potable water, running toilets, trash service or cell service. There is, however, a rudimentary amphitheater where you can take a seat and enjoy the scene.

Reservations are required.

Le Chacuel There is no shortage of places to stay in the park. But if you’re looking for a balance among luxury, aesthetics and privacy, Le Chacuel is the spot. With outdoor showers and private chefs (optional), “Le Chacuel [is] a space influenced only by the desert and oldworld desert living,” according to the website. “Almost everything has been hand-made custom for this space and much of the furniture you’ll experience throughout the property was cast and crew designed and built.” There are four bedrooms, a gorgeous living room, a pool, and minimal but inspiring landscaping dotted with outdoor furniture. bellevue club may/june 2024 | 41

Stargazing Joshua Tree Tours In Joshua Tree, the night is just as amazing as the daytime.

With very little light and noise pollution, you can see the stars from a brand-new perspective.

The folks at Stargazing will show you everything from the rings of Saturn and comets to star clusters and the Milky Way. In addition, their cutting-edge digital telescopes are easy to use, so guests can try their hand at scanning the night sky. Their home base is the Morongo Basin, which is an ideal place from which to gaze at a variety of features within the two-hour tour.

For more information, visit www.stargazingjtree.com.

Cliffhanger Guides If you’re looking to ramp up the adventure, check out Cliffhanger Guides for an experience like no other. This guiding outfit has thought of everything for both the novice and experienced rock climber. From harnesses and helmets to a fresh lunch, they make it easy to enjoy the park from up high. The expert guides review safety information and walk you through the process of scaling giant walls while making it fun for all. “We are a small, independent, owner-operated rock-climbing guide service dedicated to providing the most personalized, safe, and fun rockclimbing adventures in Joshua Tree National Park.” The company offers half-day and full-day excursions.

For more information, visit cliffhangerguides.com.

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This trail is a fairly short hike, clocking in at just under a mile.

The main feature is Arch Rock, which sounds exactly like what it is. The National Park Service mentions, “The loop also has educational wayside signs along the trail describing the unique geology and characteristics in the area.” It is worth noting that there is very little shade on this trail, so it’s imperative to check the weather before you begin and bring plenty of water if you go in the warmer months. This trail is also very family-friendly in case you have some little hikers with you.

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Skull Rock Trail Located on a 1.7-mile trail known for its famous, eponymous rock structure, the geological phenomenon is surrounded by a variety of cacti and flowers that bloom at different times all year long. According to the National Park Service, “It began long ago when rain drops accumulated in tiny depressions and started to erode the granite. As more rock eroded, more water accumulated, leading to more erosion until, as time passed, two hollowed-out eye sockets formed, and the rock began to resemble a skull.” It’s the perfect mild trail for those who want to see a signature site within the park.

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