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‘Tis the season of growth and renewal, of blossoms, birds and bees, the beginning of warmer weather and all things green and lush. And with that, our Spring issue of Seasons® Magazine has arrived to take you through the next few months of life on Long Island.

Our Spring Scene is packed with fun activities for you and your family, from outdoor craft fairs and flower festivals to nature walks and Easterthemed events for the kiddies. Long Island Restaurant Week closes out the month of April, and don’t forget everyone’s favorite summer kickoff event, the annual Jones Beach Air Show, held over Memorial Day weekend.

Speaking of holidays, Spring certainly has no shortage of special days to commemorate, from Easter and Passover to Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, and let’s not forget prom and graduation season just over the horizon. We have plenty of helpful hints to make these occasions memorable, including gift ideas, cost saving tips and unique variations on some old favorites.

Looking for a few new recipes to try out this season? Our Savory Selections feature has returned, highlighting “Maple Pecan Scones” and “Asparagus & Ham Crépes,” two delectable selections sure to make your taste buds water. Have you tried any of our featured recipes? We’d love to hear from you if you have!

For our Summer issue, we are asking readers to send in their scenic snapshots of life on Long Island for consideration in our Summer on Long Island feature. Submit your photographs, along with your name and hometown, to: Editorial@SeasonsMagazineOnline.com - then keep an eye out on June 21st to see if your pictures were selected!

We hope you enjoy this issue of Seasons® Magazine, and we look forward to Showcasing the Best of Long Island for many more seasons to come.

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Spring Scene Seasons® Magazine’s

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Mother’s Day

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Celebrate Easter

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Graduation Gifts

Spring Gardening

Jones Beach Air Show

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Jamie Page 19

Restaurant Week

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Cutting Prom Costs without Cutting Into Fun Many people fondly remember their high school proms. But while proms make great memories, they also can break the bank Prom can be an expensive rite of passage. A 2015 survey from Visa indicated the average American family planned to spend about $900 on the prom, with parents contributing as much as 75 percent of those costs. Similarly, Visa Canada’s survey showed households with teens were prepared to spend an average of $500 on prom in 2015. And spending on the prom isn’t all that’s contributing to the event’s final price tag. There’s the “promposal” to factor in as well. In Canada, many teens spend about $150 just to ask out a potential prom date, and Americans can spend more than double that amount on their promposals.

Tickets, transportation, attire, grooming treatments, meals and several other factors can add up to make prom very costly. However, those feeling the potential stress of the prom bill can explore

various ways to cut those costs.

Search for deals. Subscribe to mailing lists and download dealfinder apps like LivingSocial or Groupon to find the best deals. If there’s a particular manufacturer or store that you prefer, subscribe to their mailing list, which might make you eligible for “insider” deals.

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fashion into boutonnieres and corsages. Also, nothing says you cannot pull a beautiful bloom out of your home garden as well.

Savings in numbers. See if a particular vendor will cut costs if you book services with a group of friends. Retailers will be guaranteed the sales, and promgoers can save some money.

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Prom is meant for making memories, not getting into debt.

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Shop early. Get a jump on prom shopping and possibly save some money by shopping early for prom wardrobes. Girls can shop when party dresses are on discount after New Year’s Eve galas. Waiting until prom season to shop for prom night attire can be a costly mistake, as dresses and formwalwear tends to be expensive come prom season.

Guys can shop sales as well if they want to make a splash in a custom suit. Otherwise, guys can rent tuxedos to save money.

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Choose a Clever Graduation Gift Graduation celebrations typically involve commencement ceremonies, family dinners and/or parties and plenty of gifts for newly minted grads.

the dorm, a single-serve coffee machine can help students make it through finals week. A coffee machine also will help students save money on takeout coffee.

According to the U.S. National Center for Education Statistics, roughly 3.5 million students are expected to be awarded high school diplomas at the end of the 2016-2017 school year. That makes graduation season a season for shopping as well.

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Graduation gifts can be as varied as the personalities of the graduates themselves. Here are some less typical gift ideas for shoppers who want to give the new grads in their lives something unique: Time Capsule: Let the graduate pull together a series of items that exemplify some of the best days of their lives. These items can then be tucked away in the capsule and opened years from now.

Monogrammed Items: College students may arrive on campus with items that look very similar to their new classmates’ belongings.

Set your favorite grad’s items apart with monogrammed pieces that are unique and easy to recognize.

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Survival Kit: If the graduate is going to college or leaving college, customize a basket full of items he or she may need to make their transitions that much easier. Food can always serve as the centerpiece of such baskets, but don’t hesitate to include decorative items to outfit that first apartment or dorm room.

Commemorative Coins: Purchase coins for the year the graduate was born or the year he or she is graduating. These coins can be saved or later turned into useable currency.

Tailgating Kit: Set up your graduate with a portable grill and the grilling accoutrements needed to throw a great tailgating party with friends.

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Restaurant Gift Cards: Grads need to eat but are often short on money. Research local eateries around the college campus and stock up on gift cards.

Graduations offer a chance to celebrate students who are moving on to the next chapter in their lives. Fun and thoughtful gifts can make the transition that much easier.

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Avoid Aches & Pains While Gardening People who have not spent much time in a garden may not consider this rewarding hobby much of a threat to their health.

But as veteran gardeners can attest, gardening can contribute to nagging aches and pains that can force even the most ardent greenthumbers indoors.

Gardening is a physical activity that, despite its peaceful nature, can be demanding on the body.

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Ergonomic gardening tools are designed to prevent the types of aches, pains and injuries that can cut gardeners’ seasons short.

Gardening injuries can affect any area of the body, but injuries or aches and pains affecting the back, wrists and hands are among the most common physical problems gardeners endure. Look for ergonomic tools that reduce the strain on these areas of the body.

Even arthritis sufferers who love to garden may find that ergonomic tools make it possible for them to spend more time in their gardens without increasing their risk for injury.

Alternate tasks. Repetitive-strain injuries can affect gardeners who spend long periods of time performing the same activity in their gardens. By alternating tasks during gardening sessions,

gardeners can reduce their risk of suffering repetitive strain injuries.

Alternate tasks not just on muscle groups worked, but also level of difficulty. Remember to include some simple jobs even on busy gardening days so the body gets a break.

Take frequent breaks. Frequent breaks can help combat the stiffness and muscle aches that may not appear until gardeners finish their gardening sessions.

Breaks help to alleviate muscles or joints that can become overtaxed when gardening for long, uninterrupted periods of time.

When leaning down or working on your hands and knees, stand up to take breaks every 20 minutes or the moment aches and pains start to make their presence felt.

Maintain good posture. Back injuries have a tendency to linger, which can keep gardeners indoors and out of their gardens. When gardening, maintain good posture to prevent back injuries. Gardening back braces can protect the back by providing support and making it easier for gardeners to maintain their posture. Tool pouches attached to gardening stools or chairs also can be less taxing on the back than gardening belts tied around the waist.

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Many of the things used for Easter celebrations are not necessarily eco-friendly. But there are ways to embrace greener options to ensure Easter is a happy time for celebrants and the environment.

Here’s how to get started: Easter Baskets Easter baskets overflowing with fake grass and plenty of treats are an eagerly anticipated component of Easter celebrations. However, many of the items found in a typical Easter basket - or even the basket itself - may be made of items that are damaging to the environment. Plastic easter eggs are made from plastics that may not be biodegradable.

Furthermore, they may be made using chemicals that are damaging to the environment. Plastic grass carries the same dangers. Once discarded, plastic grass also may pose risks to wildlife that can become tangled in the substance or inadvertently eat it and choke or experience intestinal blockage.

Instead of pre-packaged Easter baskets, individuals can construct their own. Look for baskets made from reusable materials, such as wicker or other wood-based materials, steering away from plastic. Instead of plastic grass, shred paper that is headed for the recycling bin.

Look for treats without excessive packaging. You can gather healthy treats and toys individually and put together in the basket. This way, you can cater more to what your child enjoys and rely less on the cheap stuff that will end up in the garbage.

Easter Eggs Coloring Easter eggs is a tradition.

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be made from chemical food dyes. Instead, look to natural foods to add a festive hue to the eggs. Cranberry juice or beet juice can turn eggs pink. Red cabbage leaves or mashed blueberries can dye eggs blue. And turmeric can give eggs a yellow tint. These all-natural dyes are safe for little fingers.

All-Natural Decorations Rather than silk flowers and plastic eggs, use the real thing in your decorating. Bring a little of the outside indoors with fresh flowers in a vase. Use twigs and ribbon to create inexpensive and green centerpieces for the holiday table.

Wrap cloth napkins in a thick blade of grass for a little festivity.

Construct wreaths from pruned garden clippings and florist wire to dress up doorways.

Table Settings Avoid disposable products whenever possible to prevent extra items from ending up in the trash. It is easy to wash ceramic or even fine china with ease in a dishwasher. Think about purchasing decorative springthemed glasses that can be reused year after year. Resist the urge to use disposable bakeware and serving platters as well. While they may take a little longer to wash, you’ll be doing your part to help the planet.

Easter Dinner Many families dine on ham and potatoes or a roast for Easter dinner. Shop locally at your nearest butcher for the meat instead of purchasing something mass-produced in a can. A local farm stand may yield plenty of fresh vegetables to accompany the main course. Instead of storebought desserts, think about fresh berries in a homemade pie for the perfect ending to this festive day.

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As children run off to enjoy a playground, safety is the last thing on their minds. Kids are most interested in scaling ladders to treehouses or coasting down slides. That’s why adults must take it upon themselves to keep injury prevention in mind.

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The Adventures of Peter Rabbit

April 12th through May 6th Theatre Three Productions 412 Main Street, Port Jefferson 631.928.9100

Show times are Wednesday, April 12th at 11:00 a.m.; Thursday, April 13th at 11:00 a.m.; Friday, April 14th at 11:00 a.m.; Saturdays, April 15th, 22nd, 29th & May 6th at 11:00 a.m.

Spring Nature Walk at Garvies Point Museum Thursday, April 13th at 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

Garvies Point Museum & Preserve 50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove 516.571.8010

Enjoy the signs of Spring, and be a nature detective! Discover the plants, trees and animals that inhabit the spring woods.

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

Saturday, April 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Vanderbilt Museum & Planetarium 180 Little Neck Road, Centerport 631.854.5579

Early Morning Tower Tour Easter Morning

The Easter Bunny and his friend Lil’ Chick invite children of all ages to join them for breakfast and fun. Children are encouraged to bring their Easter baskets and bonnets.The day includes: hot buffet breakfast at 9:00 a.m.; egg hunt in the Vanderbilt Rose Garden (weather permitting); special Planetarium show, “One World, One Sky,” starring Elmo and Big Bird.

Easter Village at Old Bethpage Village Restoration

Saturday, April 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Old Bethpage Village Restoration 1303 Round Swamp Road Old Bethpage 516.571.8010 Visitors will enjoy an Easter Hunt Hunt, crafts, bounce houses, scavenger hunt, potato sack races, egg relay races, balloon twisting, face painting, pictures with live bunnies, as well as candy, popcorn, cookies and juice. Easter Egg Hunt begins promptly at 11:15 a.m.

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Sunrise: 6:13 a.m.

Seatuck’s 8th annual ECO-Carnival Saturday, April 22nd from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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The Eco-Carnival features a series of hands-on nature stations, nature-inspired arts and crafts, games and booths, as well as music, food and ice cream.

Food and American Culture Exhibition

Sunday, April 23rd from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.

Long Island Museum of American Art, History & Carriages 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook 631.751.0066 Susan Evans, Director of Food History Programs at the Smithsonian, will discuss how and why food can be used as a tool for connecting people with the complexities of American History.

Eisenhower Park Annual Art, Craft & Gift Market Saturday, April 29th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Heckscher Park 2 Prime Avenue, Huntington 631.351.3099

This festival features more than 20,000 tulips, hands-on children’s activity booths, family performances on the Chapin Rainbow Stage, art exhibitions, lectures and demonstrations; refreshment sales booths and more.

Southampton Antique Fair

Saturday, May 13th from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Grounds of the Rogers Mansion 17 Meeting House Lane Southampton 631.283.2494 Featuring antiques, furniture, jewelry, vintage clothing, glass,

ceramics, artwork, collectibles and more will be sold inside the Red Barn and on the grounds.

Long Beach Boardwalk Art, Craft & Gift Fair Saturday, May 13th & Sunday, May 14th at 10:00 a.m.

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Featuring arts & crafts vendors, gift vendors and more.

Riverhead Mosaic Street Painting Festival

Sunday, May 28th from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m.

East End Arts & Humanities Council 133 East Main Street, Riverhead 631.727.0900 This festival includes street painting on East Main Street, a fine arts and crafts market of local artists and artisans, live music and entertainment, children’s activities, drumming, dance, festival food and more.

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Delight in the history, art and horticulture of the peony. There will be parting gifts, music, a plant sale and light refreshments.

May 18th through May 21st Montauk Village Green Montauk Highway, Montauk 631.668.5077 www.montaukmusicfestival.com

Sheep to Shawl Festival Sunday, May 21st from 12 noon to 4:00 p.m.

Dr. Daniel Kissam House Museum 434 Park Avenue, Huntington 631.427.7045, ext. 403

Enjoy sheep shearing, fantastic traditional demonstrations such as spinning, weaving, rug hooking, quilting and much more.

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June 4th through October 8th at 3:00 p.m.

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Flowers Can Make Mother’s Day Blossom Mother’s Day is an annual holiday that honors motherhood and provides an opportunity for men, women and children to show their mothers how much they appreciate them.

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The tradition of Mother’s Day in the United States dates back more than a century to 1908, when West Virginia native Anna Jarvis held a memorial service to honor her mother, who had passed away three years earlier, and all mothers in Grafton, West Virginia.

Mother’s Day would ultimately become a national holiday in the United States in 1914, thanks in large part to Jarvis’ campaigning.

As Jarvis, who never married and never had children of her own, grew old, she criticized Mother’s Day as overly commercial, even trying to have it removed from the calendar. Those efforts failed, and Mother’s Day remains popular now, more than 100 years after the idea for it was conceived.

While Mother’s Day traditions have changed since Jarvis first proposed the holiday, many people feel it’s customary to give mothers gifts on Mother’s Day, when moms take the day off from chores and relax with their families. Flowers make for popular Mother’s Day gifts, and well-wishers who want to give the special women in their lives flowers this year can consider a host of varieties.

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Pink carnations, for example, are believed to symbolize a mother’s love.

Roses Few mothers can resist roses, making them one of the more popular flowers come Mother’s Day. Roses are symbolic of love and make the perfect floral gift for mothers who like traditional flowers. If you want to spice things up, order a bouquet made up of roses of various colors.

Daffodils Yellow is synonymous with spring, and daffodils can highlight the season in which Mother’s Day takes place while also providing a cheerful look that’s perfect for Mother’s Day floral bouquets.

Daffodils can be given on their own or added to mixed bouquets.

Daffodils also last quite a while when cared for correctly, giving moms more than just a few days to enjoy their bouquets.

Freesia Like daffodils, freesia are longlasting, meaning mothers will still be enjoying them long after Mother’s Day has come and gone.

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Maple Pecan Scones

Makes 6 Servings

Ingredients 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons baking powder A good pinch of salt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cut into cubes 1 cup pecan pieces 1 extra-large egg 1⁄4 cup pure maple syrup About 3 tablespoons milk 1 greased baking sheet

Directions Preheat the oven to 425º F. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl.

Add the butter and rub it in with the tips of your fingers until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Mix in the pecans. In a separate bowl, beat the egg with maple syrup and 1 tablespoon of the milk. Stir into the flour mixture with a round-bladed knife to make a soft, coarse-looking dough.

If the dough is dry and crumbly and won’t stick together, stir in more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time. If the dough is very wet and sticky, work in another tablespoon of flour. Tip out the dough onto a work

Asparagus & Ham Crêpes Makes 8 Servings

Ingredients 8 6- or 7-inch garbanzo flour or savory crêpes (see below) 11⁄2 pounds asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch diagonal lengths 1 egg 1 large sweet white or red onion, chopped 3⁄4 cup ricotta cheese or natural cream cheese at room temperature 1⁄2 cup shredded Gruyére or Emmenthal cheese 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon or dill, or 1⁄2 teaspoon dried tarragon or dill 2 ounces honey-baked ham or Black Forest ham, julienned

Ingredients 2 large eggs 1 cup milk 1⁄4 cup water 1 cup all-purpose flour, preferably bleached 1⁄4 teaspoon salt spoons butter 2 tablespoons butter, melted, plus 2 or 3 table pan the ng for coati

Scones make an ideal companion to a morning cup of coffee or tea. Simple and delicious, this recipe is ideal for scone lovers who want something quick to make in the morning.

surface lightly dusted with flour and gently work it with your hands for a few seconds so it looks smoother. Put the dough ball onto the prepared baking sheet. Dip your fingers in flour and pat out the dough to a round, about 11⁄4 inches thick and 7 inches across. Using a knife, cut the round into 6 wedges, but do not separate the dough before baking. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until light golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack and leave until the wedges are cool enough to separate. Serve warm the same day. The cooled scones can be wrapped tightly and frozen for up to 1 month.

Weekend brunch hosts who want to forgo more familiar fare can spice things up with crêpes, a beloved dish in France that is popular in many other areas of the globe as well. The following recipe is a versatile dish that can be made into a vegetarian offering by simply omitting the ham.

Directions Prepare the crêpes. Preheat the oven to 350º F. Steam the onion and asparagus in a covered container over boiling water until the asparagus is crisp-tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. In a medium bowl, beat the egg and mix in the cheeses, garlic, parsley, tarragon or dill, ham,and steamed vegetables.

Spoon 1⁄2 cup of the filling in a ribbon down the center of each crêpe and roll to enclose. Arrange in a greased 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bake in the oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until heated through. Serve at once.

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When growing herbs indoors, your indoor growing area must have adequate light to simulate the longer days of summer; otherwise, the plants may go dormant. It’s ideal to have a southern exposure on the herbs, with at least eight hours of sunlight per day. If you do not live in a particularly sunny locale, consider supplementing the plants with grow lights, which will provide the full spectrum of light the plants need to thrive.

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Insects are another threat to indoor gardens because there is no cold weather to inhibit the hatching of insect eggs. Soil from outdoors may be more susceptible to insects that are already living in the dirt. Instead of soil from outside, use packaged soil or a nonsoil alternative that will hold moisture without the added risk of bugs. If small insects appear, use a mist of soapy water to kill the bugs without harming the plants or making the herbs unfit for eating.

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Layering: Layering is the key to keeping comfortable no matter the weather. Layering enables you to take off layers or put them on as needed. Lightweight sweaters or blazers can be worn over short sleeves or sleeveless ensembles when temperatures have yet to reach their midday highs.

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When covering up, use a waistcinching belt or scarf to add structure to the look.

Vary Shoes: While flip-flops and other sandals may be summer staples, have a few other pairs of more traditional shoes at the ready as well. One can get away with boots with a maxi-dress.

Ballet-style slippers are delicate enough for the season and provide extra foot coverage for comfort. If you walk a lot, look for shoes with structure, as summer footwear tends to provide less support than footwear worn during other times of the year.

Transitioning clothing from one season to the next takes a little ingenuity. While it may not require a person to keep all of his or her clothing out of storage, transitioning from one season to the next may require reserving a couple of versatile items that can be worn throughout the year.

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Blinds and Curtains Heavy window treatments can be removed and replaced with more gauzy fabrics. This lets in more light and warmth from the sun.

Many curtains can be freshened up right in the laundry, but blinds may require a bit more effort. If the blinds can be snapped out of the brackets, place them in a tub full of vinegar, dish soap and water. Allow them to soak and then rinse with the shower nozzle.

Stationary blinds can be cleaned with using an old sock over your hand dipped in a vinegar-andwater solution.

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Grout Cleaner Grade school science lessons can be put to use as you look to remove stubborn dirt. Combining baking soda and vinegar produces a reaction that causes the formation of gassy bubbles.

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