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Fun Activities To Enjoy This Spring

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ith its increased sunshine and warmer temperatures, spring is a beloved time of year. For those who live in areas where the weather changes dramatically throughout the year, spring can be a respite from the snow and also a chance to enjoy the outdoors prior to the arrival of the muggy, hot days of summer.

Families can create a bucket list of entertaining and perhaps educational spring activities. Those who want to try something new can explore these ideas.

• Check out a cherry blossom showcase. Cherry trees are popular and beautiful trees that flower in the spring. Their masses of pink and white blossoms are one of the first signals that winter has ended. Cherry tree varieties bloom over the course of several weeks, and climate will dictate how early or late these trees will showcase their spectacular flowers. Visit public gardens and other areas

of these adorable little animals as they enter and adapt to their new environments.

• Check out a small town. Take a road trip to an out-of-the-way hamlet. Spend the entire day there shopping, dining and supporting a small town community.

known for their dramatic cherry blossom displays.

• Watch a sunrise or sunset.

Take advantage of longer days by enjoying nature’s light show.

Wake up extra early and start the day with the sunrise. If you’re not a morning person, then wait until the last of the amber and red streaks light the sky and watch the sun drop below the horizon.

• Fly a kite. There is a reason why the adage “March goes in like a

• Enjoy al fresco dining. While outdoor dining during the pandemic may have been done as a necessity, do not forget how it also can be a relaxing way to enjoy a meal. Find a restaurant with a particularly scenic backdrop and lion and comes out like a lamb” is dine outdoors. so fitting. Early spring weather can be gusty and unpredictable. Take • Visit a thrift shop or flea advantage of windy conditions by market. Spring cleaning can serve flying a kite by the coast or in an as the catalyst for people to put items on sale. One person’s trash is open field. another person’s treasure. Spring • Head to a farm. Spring is not can be a great time to shop for only about the rebirth of trees antiques as well. and flowers, but also a prime time for various animals to give birth • Go horseback riding. Enjoy the to their young. A visit to an area scenery on the back of a majestic farm or petting zoo can be a great mare or spectacular stallion. way to catch a glimpse of some

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aking is a beloved tradition in many families. Though family baking sessions tend to be especially popular during the holiday season, there’s nothing stopping families from breaking out the flour and having some fun in the kitchen at any time of year.

preteens and adolescents. In addition, consider kids’ maturity levels when planning family baking sessions, as some youngsters might be more than capable of following more challenging recipes. Making sure kids are given age-appropriate tasks or jobs on par with their maturity levels is a great way to keep sessions fun and prevent frustration.

Fun is the focus when families bake together, and the following are some ways to make such sessions enjoyable for everyone.

•Encourage input. The designated family baker may have a host of goto recipes up his or her sleeve, and baking such specialties might be a necessity on birthdays or during the holiday season, but all baking sessions need not be beholden to family favorites. Encourage all family members to recommend recipes prior to family baking sessions, even allowing a different person to choose the recipe each time.

This can make the whole family enthusiastic about baking together and may even help families discover some new foods.

• Remember that patience is a virtue. Family baking sessions require patience, especially when young children are involved. Kids’ attention spans may wane or they may grow upset if they spill some ingredients. Remain patient at such

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• Share the baking bounty. Let everyone indulge a little during the baking session. If you plan on making cookies, don’t hesitate to let everyone snack on a few chocolate chips while preparing the cookies.

And once the bounty is done baking and it’s ready to eat, share it with family, friends and neighbors.

Kids will be proud of their creations times and let kids know making a and want to share them, and that mess is part of the fun of baking will ensure they’re excited about the next family baking session. together.

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It is usually a frame that is arched or square-cornered. Most homeowners use it as an entryway to a garden or even the front of the home. Those with green thumbs may cover the arbor with climbing and trailing plants. The Spruce says arbors date back to early Egyptian and Roman gardens and were used throughout Europe by People often look to various the late 16th century. structures to add height and visual interest to outdoor spaces. • Pergola: The words arbor Homeowners will likely come and pergola are often used across structures like arbors, interchangeably, but to suggest the gazebos, pergolas, and even two structures are the same would trellises as they wade through not be accurate. Pergola comes the variety of features they can from the Italian word “pergula,” incorporate into backyard plans. which means “projection.” Pergolas Each of these structures can add were once projected from exterior appeal, but they also can offer walls and supported on one side shelter from the sun and privacy by pillars or columns. Today, arbors when enjoying the yard. There are are usually freestanding units with significant differences between two or four posts. Pergolas may each structure, so here’s an in- be connected on one side to a depth look at what sets them home or another structure. Some apart. are freestanding units supported • Arbor: An arbor is one of the by four posts. Pergolas tend to be more simple garden structures. larger and offer more privacy and shade than arbors. esigning an ideal backyard space requires forethought and an eye for style.

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Gazebos are freestanding units that can be built in various shapes.

Some are octagonal, others are square. Like a pergola, a gazebo is supported by columns and may have low railings or built-in benches. Gazebos also may have a more solid roof than arbors or pergolas, providing sun and other

weather protection. The roof may have added architectural appeal, like a cupola.

• Trellis: A trellis is a simple, geometrically-shaped structure that provides a surface for climbing plants. A trellis also may support fruit-bearing trees. Trellis work may be used in conjunction with an arbor or pergola, or be installed on fencing.

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The Bethpage Air Show Returns To Jones Beach State Park!

Popular Memorial Day Weekend Tradition Returns After One-Year Absence The Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park will return this Memorial Day weekend after a one-year absence. The outdoor show, sponsored by Bethpage Federal Credit Union, features a range of military and civilian aerial performers. This year’s show will be a ticketed event, with reduced capacity and social distancing measures in place to ensure a safe return of the patriotic Long Island beachfront tradition.

“As we continue to see progress in our fight against COVID and cautiously reopen our state, we can look forward to enjoying more and more outdoor adventures this summer including the annual Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach State Park,” Governor Cuomo said. “With safety measures in place, New Yorkers and visitors can get back to enjoying all that Jones Beach and Long Island State Parks have to offer, and this annual festival is a great way to get outdoors and support the regional Long Island economy.”

The Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, one of the most popular events on Long Island, was canceled last year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Its return this year brings back a Memorial Day weekend tradition that celebrates the beginning of summer at Long Island’s beaches, and honors military families and those who serve our country.

This year’s show features the United States Air Force Thunderbirds, the United States Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt (Warthog), United States Army Golden Knights U.S. Army parachute team, and United States Coast Guard Search and Rescue team, as well as many other world-class civilian performers. The Bethpage Air Show will take place Friday, May 28, (Practice show); Saturday, May 29, and Sunday, May 30, 2021 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. each day.

Visitors must purchase a ticket in advance to park at Jones Beach during the show. Parking capacity will be reduced by 50 percent, and only those with a ticket will be allowed to enter. State Parks will have additional staff on hand to enforce all health and safety requirements, including face covering requirements and social distancing. State Park Police will be supplemented by assistance from New York State Police. Individuals with appointments at the Jones Beach Covid-19 testing or vaccine sites will not be impacted, and will be able to enter through dedicated traffic lanes.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, which are visited by 78 million people annually. For more information on any of these recreation areas, visit www.parks.ny.gov, download the free NY State Parks Explorer mobile app or call 518-474-0456.

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Tips to Raise Earth-Conscious Kids

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hildren are never too young to learn the importance of sustainability or begin adopting eco-friendly habits.

Earth Day, celebrated April 22, is a great time to get started, and experts say it all starts with playtime.

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• Learn Through Play: Kids can benefit from toys as early as one month old with sensory play that helps stimulate senses and develops motor skills. However, “Kids are built to absorb information at a tremendous pace,” says Anna they develop habits and values Yudina, senior director, Marketing that will last a lifetime during ages Initiatives, The Toy Association.

3-9 the most. During these years, “During playtime especially, they introduce toys that reinforce the form deep emotional connections importance of sustainability. For to the values they’re learning. This example, a plush sea turtle can means that you can help your help a younger child understand PHOTO SOURCE: (c) Mariakray / iStock child embrace an earth-conscious the connection between plastic mindset simply by making it fun.” that benefits wildlife, plus gives children an pollution and the health of marine creatures.

Check out these Earth Day tips and insights opportunity to observe flying visitors to the yard.

For a tween or teen, a wind turbine science from The Genius of Play -- a national movement to educate parents and caregivers about play’s You can also craft your own musical instruments. kit can build STEM skills and interest, while For example, rainsticks, so-named because they introducing the concepts of sustainable energy vital role in child development: • Eco-Friendly Crafting: Crafting that uses mimic the natural sounds of rain, can be made and climate change. household objects can demonstrate creative by filling paper towel rolls with uncooked rice. • Outdoor Fun: Warmer, longer days expand ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. For Or, keep the beat using homemade maracas opportunities to play outdoors, be active example, you can construct bird feeders from made by filling empty plastic bottles with dried milk jugs and then have kids decorate them. beans. Finally, with just a few rubber bands and explore the natural world. Build a nature The best part? This is a sustainable DIY project and some glue, you can transform yesterday’s scavenger hunt in your backyard or take an ecology walk and observe critters, rocks and leaves with magnifying glasses. Bonus: beyond boosting an appreciation for the environment, active play is critical for child development, helping hone coordination, balance and motor skills and setting the stage for a lifetime of good health.

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Pretend play also presents a fun way to introduce eco-friendly habits that kids can adopt in their daily lives, like turning the water off while they brush their teeth or reducing their plastic footprint by opting for reusable products.

From building a mini greenhouse to studying animal habitats, there are tons of playful learning ideas for indoor and outdoor fun available at thegeniusofplay.org, a great online resource for parents.

Kids are absorbing new information all the time, especially when they’re having fun.

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Clever And Quirky Crafts To Try Today

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eing forced to spend more time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic has led enterprising individuals to seek ways to pass the time. Is it any wonder that creative pursuits have become so popular over the last year?

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• Bead crochet: Crochet artists The following are some unique may want to take their crafting up crafts for those looking for a notch with bead crochet, which something new. incorporates beaded string or • Quilling: This craft also goes by yarn into a crocheted item. the name paper filigree. It involves • Water marbling: Water twisting, rolling or looping thin marbling is a unique craft that Crafting can help people fill their strips of paper and then gluing produces a different result each time, reduce stress, inspire new them together to make designs. time it is done. The crafter fills relationships, and serve as a They can adorn the outside of a tub roughly two-thirds full of source of pride when an item is homemade cards, or be attached water, adds a special chemical to handmade from start to finish. to stock and then framed. allow oils to float on the water’s In an online study published in the • Decoupage: Another paper British Journal of Occupational craft, this one involves sticking Therapy that surveyed 3,500 small pieces of paper of any kind knitters, respondents felt there to another item and then coating was a relationship between the object with varnish. Just about knitting frequency and feeling anything can be improved and calm. Experts surmise that the customized with decoupage. rhythmic, repetitive movements and focused attention of certain • Marquetry: Marquetry involves crafts might produce a calming applying pieces of wood veneer effect not unlike meditation. to a structure to form a decorative Crafting helps exercise several pattern or picture. Think of it as areas of the brain, including those paint-by-number but with wood responsible for problem solving, veneer. The technique often creativity and concentration, is applied to small objects or

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• Pyrography: Pyrography involves using a heating source and burning designs into a piece of wood. The term literally means “writing with fire.”

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Spring Ahead with Fresh Flavors

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arm weather, blue skies and time spent outdoors are hallmarks of spring. Springtime is a season of rebirth and renewal. That’s evidenced by budding trees and the return of frolicking animals. Spring also can be a time to refresh mealmaking.

Now is the time to trade in those hearty, filling dishes that are perfect for cold winter nights for lighter fare.

Recipes like “Pasta Primavera” from “Seasoned America” (William Morrow and Company, Inc.) by Chef Paul Prudhomme can be brought out in spring and enjoyed throughout the warmer seasons. In Italian, “primavera” means “spring,” making this classic, vegetable-infused pasta dish a favorite this time of year.

The vegetable inclusions below can be switched out for your own favorite produce as well.

Pasta Primavera Makes about 8 cups Seasoning Mix: 21⁄2

teaspoon dried sweet basil leaves

11⁄2

teaspoon salt

1

teaspoon dried thyme leaves

3⁄4

teaspoon white pepper

1⁄2

teaspoon garlic powder

1⁄2

teaspoon onion powder

2

teaspoon olive oil

1

cup thin strips prosciutto

2

cups cauliflower florets

2

cups sliced fresh mushrooms

1⁄2

cup sliced carrots (cut on the diagonal)

2

cups sliced zucchini

6

tablespoons unsalted butter

1

teaspoon minced fresh garlic

1

cup asparagus tips or 3⁄4 cups snow peas

1

cup chopped green onions

2

cups heavy cream

9

ounces of your favorite pasta

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DIRECTIONS Combine the seasoning mix ingredients thoroughly in a small bowl.

Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over high heat. When oil is very hot, add the prosciutto, cauliflower, mushrooms, carrots, and zucchini. Add the butter and, as it melts, stir in the garlic and the seasoning mix. Stir in asparagus tips or snow peas and green onions. Stir well and cook just until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the cream and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and cook until the sauce has thickened a bit, about 3 minutes.

Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, toss well and remove from the heat. Serve immediately.

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How To Prepare Your Home For Any Emergency

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hile no one wants to dwell on worst-case scenarios, the last year has in many ways illustrated that there are no certainties in life. Preparing your home to handle a wide range of emergency scenarios will offer you peace of mind now and keep your family safe in the future.

To get prepped, start with the essentials.

With sufficient fuel, water, food and other necessities, you can ride out potential emergency scenarios. Here’s how to collect and store these items safely and securely:

Water The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends storing at least one gallon of water per person per day for 14 days so that in the event of an emergency that affects water supply, you’ll have enough for both drinking and sanitation.

When it comes to long-term storage though, standard plastic bottles are not ideal as they degrade over time, compromising water quality and safety.

Instead, consider taking a cue from the military. Standard issue to U.S. and Canadian Armed Forces, Scepter Military Water Cans hold 5 gallons and are made from rugged, high-density polyethylene.

BPA-free, they keep chemicals, odors and tastes out of your water; corrosion- and fungus-resistant, water also stays clean and safe. And because they are virtually indestructible and can withstand extreme weather conditions, they can pull doubleduty and come with you on camping trips, sports expeditions and other adventures. Millions of these containers have been used around the world by U.S. Armed Forces and are now available to consumers, making them a must-have for any emergency supply kit.

select containers that exceed ASTM and CPSC minimum standards, such as the SmartControl fuel containers from Scepter, available in 1-, 2- and 5-gallon sizes. These high-density polyethylene containers feature an innovative spout design that helps save fuel when it’s needed most by eliminating messy spills. For high-capacity needs, the 14-gallon wheeled Scepter Fuel Duramax offers a safe and convenient Homeowners should have a fresh supply refueling choice. of gasoline, diesel and kerosene so they Food can operate generators, chainsaws and other tools often needed during and after The CDC recommends storing at least a emergencies. Fuel containers should three-day supply of food for emergency be stored in secure, dry locations away scenarios. Be sure these are items with from heat sources, pets and easy access a very long shelf life that don’t require to children. You should also be sure to refrigeration or cooking. They should also meet the dietary needs of all household members. Periodically check your supply to ensure expiration dates have not passed and refresh items as needed. To avoid spoilage and odors, store food in airtight containers away from petroleum products and heat.

Of course, other important essentials should also be in your emergency kit, such as batteries, flashlights, first aid supplies and prescription medications. For a comprehensive emergency supply list, visit www.ready.gov.

Don’t wait until there’s a problem to get your ducks in a row. By that time it’s often too late, with essentials gone from store shelves. Preparing your home today can offer you peace of mind now, and comfort and safety in an emergency. (StatePoint)

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Make Mother's Day Special

ach and every day a new woman becomes a mother for the first time or all over again. Being a mother changes a person’s life in dramatic ways.

Mother’s Day is a great time of year to honor mothers and attempt to give back just a portion of the tireless love and devotion moms offer their children. Some children provide large gestures, while others feel it’s the little things that can help a mom to feel appreciated. For those needing a little inspiration on treating their mothers in special ways, consider these ideas.

• Give her a locket with your photo • Tackle a task that she may not want inside and have a duplicate you can to do herself, such as washing the wear containing her photo. exterior of her car and vacuuming the • Customize a coffee mug, tote bag or interior.

a blanket with a meaningful sentiment Mother’s Day gift ideas should come or photo. from the heart and can show mothers • Treat mom to a day off from her near and far how much they are chores. Tackle all of the jobs she appreciated and loved. normally does for the family.

• Bake a delicious dessert that mom will absolutely devour.

• Pamper mom with a gift card for her favorite nail salon or massage therapy location.

• Make mom a breakfast in bed with • Prepare a jar of mom’s favorite her favorite morning treats. candies wrapped in pieces of paper • Enjoy a movie at home with mom. that have loving sentiments written on Let her pick the flick and share her them. favorite film with you.

• Compile a playlist of songs and artists mom prefers and download them to • Agree to not bicker for the entire day, her phone. especially if you are prone to getting into arguments with siblings.

• Begin a charm bracelet tradition by purchasing a charm bracelet and a • Put together a collage of photos from new charm each year that represents a moments you have shared with mom meaningful memory you both shared. or your family.

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How Parents Can Utilize Their Local Library

How Kids Benefit From Being Read To

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eading aloud to children is one of the joys of parenting.

All children, whether they’re infants, toddlers or school-aged, can benefit from being read to, and parents whose youngsters have grown up often look back on story time as some of their favorite moments as moms and dads.

that research has shown that children who activate their imaginations through being read to develop higher activity in the area of their brain that’s responsible for cultivating mental images and deciphering and comprehending verbal cues. That heightened activity bolsters youngsters’ imaginations and instills in them a Reading aloud to children is about greater fondness for reading. more than just establishing a • Reading can help kids learn to bond between parent and child. focus. Parents of young children no According to Reading Rockets, doubt know that such youngsters a national public media literacy rarely sit still for any significant initiative, children as young as length of time. However, when infants can benefit from being read to. Infants can look at pictures as their parents point to them and say the names of the various objects within them.

By drawing attention to the pictures and associating words with them and realworld objects, parents are helping infants learn the importance of language.

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he COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for everyone.

As the world adjusted to lockdowns, school closures and remote working, parents have been faced with especially unique challenges, and many of those challenges were still present a year after lockdowns began.

For example, the New York Public Library in New York City hosts weekday story times through its website. During such sessions, librarians read books, sing songs and even share literacy tips. An archive of story times is available at https://www.nypl.org/education/ kids/storytime, and many local Kids of all ages can benefit from being read to, even Finding productive ways for their libraries offer similar services. children to fill their time has been • Craft sessions: Some libraries after they learn to read on an ongoing issue for parents since even offer free craft projects to their own. The following the pandemic began. School- members. Supplies can be picked are a handful of ways that age children may not be going up at the library on predetermined reading aloud to children to school for full days, and many days of the week, and then families can benefit them. virtual learning programs also end can work on the projects together • Reading to children around lunchtime. But a familiar at home or with other families dramatically expands their local resource may be just what through Zoom calls hosted by vocabulary. A 2019 study parents need to keep their kids library employees. Parents can published in the Journal of occupied at home on weekday inquire with their local libraries to Developmental and Behavioral afternoons. see if such programs are available Pediatrics found that young children whose parents read them Local libraries are invaluable in their communities. five books a day enter kindergarten community resources, and that value has become even more • Academic support: Some local having heard roughly 1.4 million apparent during the pandemic. libraries even offer academic more words than kids who were Parents can utilize local libraries support, which can be especially never read to. The disparity is in various ways, each of which can valuable in the era of virtual even significant when comparing help fill youngsters’ time during learning when kids have little one- kids who are periodically read to those hours when school is not in on-one time with their teachers. each day with kids who are read Tutoring services may be available five books per day. Children who session. via a local library, which also may • Online story time: In normal supply supplemental materials like are read to daily may hear slightly times, many libraries host in person interactive learning tools that can less than 300,000 words prior to entering kindergarten, while those story time sessions for young bring lessons to life. read five books per day will hear children. Many libraries have been unable to host in person story time Local libraries can help families more than 1.4 million words. since the start of the pandemic. confront the academic and Those same libraries may have social challenges posed by the transitioned to online story time. pandemic. www.longislandmediagroup.com/seasons-magazine

being read to, young children, even those who are initially reluctant to engage in story time, will learn to sit still for the duration of the book.

That can help them learn to focus, a benefit that will pay dividends when children begin school.

• Reading to children can speak to children’s interests or emotional needs. Reading Rockets notes that children’s favorite stories may speak to their emotional needs and interests.

That’s why so many youngsters insist on reading a favorite book over and over again. Though that’s often boring for parents, it can benefit youngsters, who will eventually move on to other books.

Reading to children can benefit • Reading to children expands them in myriad ways and provide a their imaginations. The Northern great way for parents to bond with Virginia Family Services reports their youngsters.

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Tasty Tidbits About Pizza

• Pizza is booming. In the United States, the pizza industry makes up 17 percent of all restaurants and grosses more than $30 For most people, the best part billion every year. The highestof pizza is eating it, but that grossing single-unit independent doesn’t mean you can’t still learn pizzeria in the United States is something about this all-time Moose’s Tooth Pub and Pizzeria favorite food as well. The following in Anchorage, Alaska. Its annual are some tasty tidbits about pizza, sales are approximately $6 courtesy of Fact City, Pizza Need million. and Facts Legend.

• Pizza is popular everywhere.

• Pizza is tied to Greece. Greeks Around the world, about three are credited with creating the billion pizzas are sold each year. first pizza-like food. The Greeks used to bake flat, round large • Pizza is a weekend favorite. breads that were then topped While Friday may be pizza night with vegetables, potatoes, spices, for many people, sales figures and olive oil. However, the first indicate that Saturday night is the commercial pizza and pizzeria most popular night to eat pizza. has been traced to the 19th • Pizza has a symbiotic century and the Italian city of relationship with certain Naples. foods. The pizza industry has • Not all pizza is flat. While helped propel both the cheese crispy, low-profile pies may be and pepperoni industry. Around classic, other varieties of pizza 251 million pounds of pepperoni have their fans. “Deep dish” pizza are consumed each year in the originated in 1943 in the Chicago United States. eatery Pizzeria Uno. Sfincione, • Hawaiian pizza is popular, or focaccia pizza, a type of pizza though not accurately named. made in a sheet pan with thicker Ham and pineapple are popular slices, was created in the mid-19th pizza toppings on the West coast century in Sicily. It is popularly of the United States, and this called Sicilian pizza. pizza is dubbed the Hawaiian • Pizza is even more popular pizza. However, it doesn’t have on certain days of the year. any connection to Hawaii. This Pizza can be enjoyed any day of pizza actually was invented in the year, but Super Bowl Sunday, Canada. www.longislandmediagroup.com/seasons-magazine

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Consider Mediterranean Fare For Healthy Living

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he Mediterranean Diet has long been touted as an informed and balanced way of eating.

While not a diet, it is an approach to eating that includes foods indigenous to the Mediterranean region. It is marked by large portions of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes, olive oil, as well as fish and other seafood. Poultry, eggs and cheeses are enjoyed in moderation, and fattier meats and sweet are allowed but should be limited.

The guidelines also include plenty of water and a moderate amount of wine.

A transition to the Mediterranean diet doesn’t need to involve drastic changes. In fact, one can start slowly with a tasty side dish or appetizer. This recipe for “Dolmades” from “The Mediterranean Diet Cookbook” (Rockridge Press) by the editors of Rockridge University Press is a popular dish in Greece.

Dolmades Makes 20

1

tablespoon olive oil

3

shallots, chopped

2

cloves garlic, minced

3⁄4

cup short-grain rice

1⁄4

cup gold raisins

1⁄4

cup pine nuts, toasted

Juice of 1 lemon

Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

DIRECTIONS Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic, and sauté for 5 minutes. Add the rice, golden raisins, pine nuts, and lemon juice. Season with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.

Add 2⁄3 cup water, bring to a boil, and cover. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Turn off heat and allow rice to cool. Add the green onions and herbs to the rice filling and mix well.

2⁄3

cup water

4

green onions, chopped

1

small bunch mint leaves, finely chopped

1

small bunch flat-leaf parsley, chopped

20

preserved grape leaves

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How To Revitalize A Lawn After A Long Winter

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ristine, snow-covered landscapes can be wonders to behold. While that blanket of white is idyllic, a lawn’s delicate blades may be paying a hefty price beneath the cold, heavy piles of snow.

Snow plows push salt and sand up on the grass while subterranean animals like mice and moles dig burrows beneath piles of snow as they try to find food and stay warm. Such conditions are not favorable for thriving landscapes. When the spring thaw arrives, lawns may be in dire need of some TLC. The following techniques can mitigate winter-related lawn damage.

Family Handyman says snow mold is a cold-season fungus that causes gray-colored circles or patches on the lawn where there has been snow. To alleviate snow mold, rake the lawn to loosen matted grass and facilitate the drying-out process.

lawn’s roots more effectively.

Thinning out old organic matter also helps encourage new growth.

manually pulling them applying an herbicide.

or

• Overseed the lawn. Chances are there are some bare spots • Aerate the soil. Coupled with that have formed over the winter. dethatching, aeration involves Overseeding can help to fill in loosening the soil or poking the lawn. Make sure that frosts holes to allow nutrients to move are largely a thing of the past • De-thatch the lawn. Heavy freely to the roots. and soil temperature is around snow can compress the grass and cause some of it to die off. • Kill weeds before they 50 F to 60 F before seeding.

De-thatching helps to remove spread. Weeds may be the Water daily until grass fills in. dead grass blades and separate first to start growing when • Apply nutrients. Fertilizer and any matting. This enables water, the weather begins to warm. compost can restore nutrients nutrients and air to reach the Address them promptly by to the lawn that may have been

used up over winter. A soil test at a nearby horticultural center can tell you which nutrients are needed, according to the Chemistry Cachet, a guide to using chemistry secrets for healthy living, beauty, cleaning, and gardening.

• Clear out debris. Remove any scattered leaves, branches and other debris that has been strewn across the property due to storms or snow-laden trees.

This will give you a clean canvas to work on.

Lawns can be restored to their pre-winter glory after some sweat equity and about five to six weeks of consistent sunshine and warm weather.

• Dry out snow mold. The

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