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Jul/Aug 2022

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Contents

In this issue 3 LETTER FROM THE LIFESTYLE TEAM

A note on what's coming up

4 TEAM SPOTLIGHT Meet Mindy Nash

4 SPA

7 Products for Healthier Skin

5 FEATURED EVENTS

BBQ, Mini Golf & Mahjong

6 PET FEATURE

Furry Friends: Maggie

6 WELLNESS

Health Benefits of Sleep

7 CONCIERGE

Exclusive offerings, just for you

Esplanade at Tradition

8 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Tracy & Tom Manca

8 FITNESS

COMMUNITY INFO

TAYLOR MORRISON SALES

9 IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Esplanade at Tradition Homeowners Association 12753 SW Barelli Ct Port St. Lucie, FL 34987 772-272-9448

Sales Gallery Hours Sun, 12 - 5 p.m. Mon-Tue, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Wed, 1 - 5 p.m. Thu-Sat, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

7-Day Self Care Challenge

Recent Events

10 A LOOK AHEAD

Upcoming & Member Events

12 GET INVOLVED

Interest Groups & Social Clubs

13 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

MEMBER SERVICE Esplanade@Evergreen-LM.com EsplanadeTraditionLifestyle.com 866-325-0703 Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Around Town

13 COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP Clean Earth Challenge

14 CULINARY

Italian Meatballs Recipe

15 CULINARY

National Culinary Arts Month

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Mindy Nash Lifestyle Manager MNash@Evergreen-LM.com Joey Arroyo Community Association Manager JArroyo@Evergreen-LM.com

Community Sales Managers John Koon 407-902-6084 JKoon@TaylorMorrison.com Deneen Colosi 772-249-9822 DColosi@TaylorMorrison.com Kathleen Lewis 561-503-7373 KLewis@TaylorMorrison.com Robert Williamson 561-723-2662 RWilliamson@TaylorMorrison.com

Letter From the Lifestyle Team MINDY NASH YOUR LIFESTYLE MANAGER

Summer is in full swing! I would like to take a moment to thank all the Members for the warm welcome I received upon taking on the role of Lifestyle Manager here at Esplanade at Tradition. I have noticed that Esplanade at Tradition is full of Members who are kind, dedicated, creative, and passionate for life. If you have not had an opportunity to meet me, please stop by the Sales Gallery to say hello. I am so happy to be part of the Esplanade at Tradition family and I look forward to hosting and participating in many of the activities we will be having on a regular basis. In the next few months, we are adding educational lectures, restaurant outings, a monthly game night and a monthly poker night, and of course bingo. I am dedicated to enhancing your Lifestyle programming and I look forward to creating memories, making friends, and having fun with all of you. If you recently moved in, Welcome Home! Join us at our monthly meetings to learn all about your new community and what we have to offer.

Mindy

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TEAM SPOTLIGHT / SPA

Mindy Nash YOUR LIFESTYLE MANAGER

et’s give a warm Esplanade at Tradition welcome to our new Lifestyle Manager, Mindy Nash. Mindy brings a new vision of Lifestyle to the Esplanade family and is ready to provide a variety of new experiences to the Members. Mindy graduated from the University of Florida in 2011 with a degree in recreation specializing in recreational programming and event planning. She has worked in the recreation industry for the past ten years and she has worked in a variety of settings, including college football and senior living. Her goal is to provide a fulfilling Lifestyle experience for the Members at Esplanade at Tradition and to engage them in all facets of a Lifestyle program. Prior to working at Esplanade at Tradition, Mindy received her nursing degree from Palm Beach State College and worked as a nurse extern at Wellington Regional Medical Center. Her expertise in both recreation and healthcare makes her a great fit for our community here in Tradition. Mindy loves her Florida Gators. During football season you can often find her watching her team play. Her other passions are spending time with her husband Jared, fishing and boating, and of course her favorite is Pickleball. Mindy’s favorite place to vacation is Orlando where she often goes to Disney with her husband. She is a Disney fanatic and even has a collection of Disney pins to prove it. Mindy lives in Port Saint Lucie with her husband and her two dogs, Mystic and Dudley. We look forward to seeing what interesting and innovative ideas Mindy brings to the Lifestyle program at Esplanade at Tradition.

7 Products for Healthier Skin

o achieve healthier skin, it is recommended that you obtain the following seven types of skincare products: cleanser, toner, serum, eye cream, spot treatment, daily moisturizer, and SPF 15 or greater. In addition, applying your skincare products in the proper order ensures that your skin is receiving the full benefits of each product! » » »

Step 1: Cleanse and tone. Step 2: Layer your products from the thinnest to the thickest texture. Step 3: End with your daily SPF!

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Mini Golf

Fourth of July BBQ

OUTING

Monday, July 4 Sales Gallery 11:30 a.m. Join us for a red, white, and blue Fourth of July BBQ. Enjoy music, food, and fun with your neighbors and celebrate the USA! The cost is $20 per person.

LEARN TO PLAY

Mahjong Series Monday, August 1 Sales Gallery 6 p.m.

Thursday, July 28 6 p.m. at PopStroke 11070 SW Village Parkway Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987 Come out and enjoy some fun mini golf with your neighbors. Member responsible for cost of play and food.

Always wanted to learn Mahjong? Now is your chance. Please join us in the Sales Gallery for a fun night of learning. Lesson #1 will cover Suits, Basic Hands, and Basic Play. Cards will be provided for use. No equipment necessary for lessons. There are three openings each lesson so be sure to sign up early!

PET FEATURE / WELLNESS

Furry Friends Meet Maggie

LOVED BY HOLLY & JIM SHEA Maggie is a 13-year-old Black Mouth Cur and Rhodesian Ridgeback mix. Maggie was adopted on Christmas Eve in 2008 from the Humane Society and has lived with Holly and Jim ever since. She has had twelve orthopedic surgeries and is on a restricted diet. Before her dietary restrictions, she enjoyed eating chicken breast, and now with her restrictions she enjoys eating lettuce and green beans. Her favorite activities are naps, walks, and car rides.

HAVE A furry family MEMBER THAT YOU WANT TO FEATURE? Contact your Lifestyle Manager, Mindy Nash at MNash@ Evergreen-LM.com to be featured in the next edition of the Lifestyle Magazine. Answer a few questions about your furry, feathery, or scaly friend and share a couple pictures. Don’t have a furry family member of your own, but know a community Member who does? Nominate them to be the next Featured Furry Friend. Contact the Member to suggest the feature or your Lifestyle Manager to nominate anonymously.

Health Benefits of Restorative Sleep

ccording to Psychology Today, sleep problems can cause issues with memory, thinking, mood (depression, anxiety) and chronic fatigue/chronic pain.

During sleep, the brain is able to repair and grow cells, tissue, and nerves that regenerate and boost the immune system. Along with good nutrition and stress reduction, restorative sleep is vital for physical, mental, and emotional health. According to the CDC, adults need at least seven hours of sleep every night.

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CONCIERGE

Exclusive Concierge Offerings Part of the Esplanade Lifestyle is rolling out the red carpet and giving our Members VIP access to exclusive offers and services! We are excited to continue to build and foster these relationships with local organizations and businesses to offer special rates for our community. If you know of a business or organization that would like to partner with Esplanade at Tradition, please contact your Lifestyle Manager. As a part of our concierge offerings, Members can take advantage of special rates at the following establishments below. Contact your Lifestyle Manager for more details!

PET SERVICES

FOOD & BEVERAGE

FITNESS

CAMP BOW WOW Members receive 10% off day care and boarding, and 5% off products. Contact: Brigid McLaughlin 772-291-6545 3483 SE Lionel Terrace Stuart, FL 34997 campbowwow.com/stuart

COOL BEANZ Bakery, Coffee, Ice Cream Members receive 10% off. Contact: Laurie Pearl 772-924-0900 11200 SW Village Pkwy, Ste 103 Port St. Lucie, FL 34987 coolbeanzfl.com

HEWFITNESS Members have special rate of $125 per month for unlimited classes. One week free trial. Contact: Kendra Welch 772-529-0108 464 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd Port St. Lucie, FL 34953 hardexerciseworks.com

HOME IMPROVEMENT

AUTOMOBILE SERVICES

GARAGE GEMS Member pricing is $5.25 a square foot for garage floor finishing. 772-444-3622 info@garagegem.com www.garagegem.com

COLUMBO CUSTOM MIRRORS, INC. Preferred Esplanade discount of 10% off. Contact: Paul Block 561-706-9492

JONNY ON THE SPOT MOBILE AUTO DETAILING Preferred Esplanade discount of 15% off. Contact: Jonathan Lloyd 866-566-7768

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT / FITNESS

Tracy & Tom Manca

racy and Tom Manca are originally from New Jersey and decided to make the move to Florida because they love Tradition and believe Florida is an enjoyable place all year-round! Tracy was a hairdresser and Tom was a Union iron worker and police officer. In their spare time, they enjoy fishing, boating, happy hours, music, going out for dinner and spending time with their dog Leah. Some of their favorite culinary themes include Italian, hibachi, sushi, Chinese, and a delicious, classic burger! Traveling is also a passion of theirs, and they have their sights set on visiting Panama or Alaska in the near future. Tracy loves to entertain, and can often be found spending time with other Members. When you see Tracy or Tom in the neighborhood don’t hesitate to say hello as they are both very friendly and a great addition to the Esplanade at Tradition community.

THE Members OF OUR Community ARE TRULY WHAT MAKE THIS A WONDERFUL PLACE TO LIVE. In each Lifestyle Magazine issue, we will spotlight a Member, couple or family to showcase the amazing Members we have living in Esplanade at Tradition. If you would like to be featured, please answer the questions below and send some fun photos to your Lifestyle Manager. Or, if you want to nominate another Member, please contact your Lifestyle Manager, Mindy Nash at MNash@Evergreen-LM.com.

7-Day Self Care Wellness Challenge

n honor of National Wellness Month, we invite you to take our 7-day self-care wellness challenge! The goal of the challenge is to take small steps that can make a meaningful difference

in your life and encourage you to embrace habits that will help you adopt wellness as an overall lifestyle every day! Day 1: Sleep in. Day 2: Drink at least eight glasses of water. Day 3: Make a gratitude list. Day 4: Go for a walk, ideally after a meal, and for at least 15 minutes. Day 5: Exercise for 20 minutes. Day 6: Compliment someone today. Day 7: Screen free day.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Recent Events In case you missed some of the events, here is a look back at our fun the last few months!

Cinco de Mayo

FIESTA

The Cinco de Mayo Fiesta was a hit with the Members who enjoyed Chipotle Mexican Grill, Margarita Mocktails, and Cinco de Mayo Bingo with Mexican candy prizes.

Summer

LUAU

Aloha! Members enjoyed authentic dances performed by hula dances and savored delicious food while celebrating Hawaiian culture.

Poker

NIGHT Texas Hold’em is the name of the game! Members came to the Sales Gallery on May 27 and enjoyed a night of poker.

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A LOOK AHEAD

Upcoming Events Take a peek at the lineup of events we are planning. All events and activities are subject to change. Please visit esplanadetraditionlifestyle.com to see the most up-to-date information on upcoming events.

LADIES DINNER OUTING Tuesday, July 19 | 6 p.m. Thirsty Turtle Seagrill Enjoy great food at Thirsty Turtle Seagrill and meet the other ladies in the neighborhood. Meal is at Member’s own expense.

BINGO NIGHT Wednesday, July 20 | 6 p.m. Sales Gallery BINGO! Come out and play this classic game with the other Members of the community. Led by your very own Mindy Nash, this event will be filled with fun and games and some prizes along the way. Cost is $5 per person.

PATRIOTIC PET PARADE Friday, July 1 | 4 p.m. Sales Gallery Dress up your pet with their most patriotic outfit and join our parade at the Sales Gallery. The winner of the best outfit will win a pet gift basket.

FOURTH OF JULY BBQ Monday, July 4 | 11:30 a.m. Sales Gallery Join your neighbors for a relaxed social at the Sales Gallery. Celebrate with great music, food, and fun. The cost of this event is $20 per person. Must have a minimum attendance of 8 people to host.

NEW MEMBER MINGLER Saturday, July 9 | 6 p.m. Sales Gallery Enjoy light refreshments and mingle with other new Members in the community! This event will be held for those who have just closed and moved into their homes.

BURGERS WITH THE BOYS Friday, July 15 | 6 p.m. Burger Fi Meet us for burgers at Burger Fi on St. Lucie West and get to know the other gentlemen from the neighborhood. Meal is at Member’s own expense.

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POPSTROKE MINI GOLF OUTING Thursday, July 28 | 6 p.m. PopStroke Mini Golf Come play some fun mini golf with the Members of the community at PopStroke Mini Golf in Tradition. Enjoy a round of obstacles and maybe even a hole in one! Food available on site. Food, beverages and mini golf is at Member’s own expense.

LEARN TO PLAY MAHJONG Monday, August 1 | 6 p.m. Sales Gallery Come out and learn to play this the game of Mahjong! Learn the suits, basic hands, and basic play for this first lesson. Limited to the first three people to sign up. Mahjong cards provided.

A LOOK AHEAD

BREWERY OUTING Wednesday, August 10 | 6 p.m. Hop Life Brewing Company Hop Life was founded in 2011 and has been serving the residents of Port Saint Lucie with wonderful craft beers and good food. Enjoy a night of fun with neighbors at this local gem. Food and beverage will be at Member’s own expense.

NAVY SEAL MUSEUM OUTING Saturday, August 13 | 10 a.m. Navy Seal Museum Often called the “quiet professionals” they take on the most dangerous missions. Learn about the Navy Seals at this wonderful local museum. Admission is $15 for adults and $12 for seniors.

BILLIARDS NIGHT Monday, August 29 | 6 p.m. Shooters Billiards Enjoy an evening out with neighbors playing billiards at Shooters Billiards. Members are responsible for the cost of play.

POKER NIGHT Friday, August 26 | 6 p.m. Sales Gallery

BEACH DAY

High Card, One Pair, Two Pair, Three of a Kind, Straight, Flush, Full House, Four of a Kind, Straight Flush, Royal Straight Flush! Come enjoy a night of poker with friends. Don’t worry about bringing cash, we play with chips!

Wednesday, August 31 | 11 a.m. Jetty Park Beach Have fun in the sun during our beach day at Jetty Park Beach. Relax and enjoy the sand and the sun with friends.

Monthly Member Meetings

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS

COFFEE & CONVERSATION

ESPLANADE 101

Wednesdays, July 6 & August 3 11 a.m. | Sales Gallery

Thursdays, July 21 & August 18 6 p.m. | Sales Gallery

Wednesdays, July 27 & August 24 11 a.m. | Sales Gallery

Join your Community Association Manager and discuss neighborhood happenings in a relaxed and social atmosphere. Please contact your CAM to attend.

Join your Lifestyle Manager for a relaxing and informative meeting over Zoom. Find out what’s happening on the social scene. Bring your questions and suggestions.

New Members can meet with the CAM and Lifestyle Manager to briefly discuss HOA and Lifestyle topics outlined in your Member Handbook. Sign on with your questions.

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GET INVOLVED

Interest Groups & Social Clubs Doing more of what makes us happy is called the key to life by many. Share your passion and take the first step by attending or creating a club/group today.

eet fellow Members with similar interests by creating or joining an interest group or club! Any Member wishing to develop an interest group or club should contact their Lifestyle Manager to receive information and an application. Your Lifestyle Manager will assist in coordinating when and where is available for your club or interest group to meet at the Resort Amenity. All groups and clubs must be open to any Member of the community who is interested in joining. For more information about creating a club or interest group, please contact your Lifestyle Manager.

New Group & Club Ideas Art Club Boating / Fishing Card Club Chess Club Craft Beer Club

Crafting Cycling Group Gardening Club Golf Club Ladies Lunch Bunch

Mahjong Club Poker Club Veteran's Club Walking Group Wine Club

Current Groups & Clubs BOOK CLUB Mondays, July 18 & August 22 | 3 p.m. Sales Gallery Book Club is a great way to meet your neighbors and embark on an exciting literary adventure! Enjoy a discussion of the book and some light refreshments.

GAME NIGHT SERIES (NEW!) Saturdays, July 16 & August 20 | 6 p.m. Sales Gallery If you love games, then this is the club for you! In July we'll be playing Heads Up and in August we're playing Quiddler.

TASTE AROUND THE WORLD (NEW!) Thursday, July 14 at 6 p.m. | Saturday, August 27 at 2 p.m. Sales Gallery Join us in July to celebrate the United States of America and in August we'll be featuring Italy.

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ADVENTURE AWAITS Monday, July 25 & Tuesday, August 23 | 10 a.m. Savannahs Preserve State Park (July) St. Lucie Village Heritage Park (August) Adventure Awaits! Did you know that St. Lucie County is home to 24 different nature preserves? We will be meeting one Saturday a month at 10 a.m. at different preserves. This is a great way to get to know your neighbors while being outdoors and getting to know your new surrounding community.

ART & ENTERTAINMENT / COMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP

Around Town CHRISTMAS IN JULY PORT SAINT LUCIE Saturday, July 23 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, July 24 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. MidFlorida Event Center | 9221 Southeast Event Center Place Christmas in July is a two-day Arts & Crafts Fair loaded with a huge assortment of amazing vendors and unique exhibitors - a fabulous indoor holiday shopping extravaganza. Admission is $5. Free parking. For more information, visit christmasinjulypsl.com.

DUELING PIANO SHOW AT HOP LIFE Saturday, August 6 | 8 p.m. Hop Life Brewing Company | 679 NW Enterprise Drive, Suite 101 Have fun in the beer garden for a high energy, all-request Dueling Piano Show with Randy and Orin!

Clean Earth Challenge Get Outdoors and Come Clean for Earth!

he National Wildlife Federation and Johnson Outdoors have come together to inspire people to get outdoors and take action to help clean up our planet. They’re calling on outdoor lovers to work together to take the Clean Earth Challenge! Join with friends, family, neighbors, classmates and co-workers in a community effort to help make our planet a healthier, happier place!

1. TAKE THE CHALLENGE

Their goal is to collect one million pieces of trash and debris that litter our beautiful land, oceans and waterways. This pollution has a devastating effect on the health of our ecosystems, wildlife and the planet. By taking the Clean Earth Challenge, you can help improve the health of our environment.

2. GET OUT THERE

Care about your local beach, park or favorite outdoor camping spot? Have you noticed trash and debris that not only affects the outdoor experience but harms the environment? It’s time to clean it up! Get your crew—your best buddy, a favorite relative, outdoor enthusiast or other folks to take the Challenge and make a difference!

Now it’s time to pick a location and follow simple steps to safely collect trash and debris. You can pick up trash while walking your dog, hanging out at the beach, fishing at your favorite spot or hiking on your local trail. Or you can organize larger-scale clean-ups. Every action helps and when you work together, the impact is big!

3. MEASURE YOUR IMPACT

Trash the trash! Keep track of your clean-up efforts and measure your personal impact by downloading the easy-to-use Litterati app in the Apple Store and Google Play Store. Use Join Code: CLEANEARTH. You can also keep track of your clean-up efforts by filling out the Clean Earth Challenge Collection Form (download, print, fill out and scan/create a PDF or take a photo) and email it to cleanearthchallenge@nwf.org. To sign up to take the challenge, visit: cleanearthchallenge.com.

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CULINARY

Italian Meatballs Prep Time: 25 Minutes | Cook Time: 60 Minutes | Servings: 8 People

Culinary Creations AT HOME

INGREDIENTS FOR MEATBALLS » » » » » » » » » » » » » » »

1 pound ground beef (at least 16 percent fat) 1 pound ground pork 2/3 cup milk (whole or 2 percent) 3 slices of white bread, crusts removed (about 3 ounces) 1/4 cup ricotta cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon salt (or 2 teaspoons kosher salt) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 2 teaspoons black pepper 1 teaspoon dried oregano or marjoram 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced About 1 cup flour, for dusting 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 2 1/2 cups (24 ounces) tomato sauce (recipe follows)

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INGREDIENTS FOR TOMATO SAUCE » » » » » » » » » » » »

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3/4 cup finely chopped onions 3/4 cup finely chopped carrots 3/4 cup finely chopped celery 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1 clove garlic, minced 1 (28-ounce) can crushed or whole tomatoes, including the juice OR 1 3/4 pound of fresh tomatoes, which will need to be peeled, seeded, and chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried basil OR 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 teaspoon tomato paste Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

CULINARY

DIRECTIONS TO MAKE SAUCE & MEATBALLS 1. Make the tomato sauce: Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, celery, and parsley. Stir to coat with the oil, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes until the vegetables are soft and cooked through. 2. Remove the cover, add the garlic, and increase the heat to medium high. Cook the garlic for half a minute, then add the tomatoes (if using whole canned tomatoes, break up with your fingers as you add them to the pan). Add the tomato paste and basil. Season with salt and pepper. 3. Bring to a low simmer, reduce the heat to low and let cook uncovered until thickened while you prepare the meatballs, 15 to 30 minutes.

8. Form meatballs: Wet your hands and form the meatballs. A traditional size for this sort of meatball is 2-3 inches across, but you can make them any size you want.

4. Purée in a blender, or push through a food mill for a smooth consistency. Return to pan. Adjust seasonings.

9. Once you roll the meatball in your hands, roll it in the flour to give it a good coating. Set each one on a baking sheet as you work. You might need to rinse your hands a few times as you make the meatballs.

5. Soak torn bread in hot milk: Heat the milk in a small pot until steamy. Turn off the heat, tear the bread into little pieces and soak it in the milk until it partially dissolves. Mash it until you get something that resembles a paste. Turn it out onto a plate to let it cool.

10. Brown meatballs: When all the meatballs are formed, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on at least two sides. Don't worry about the center getting cooked through, as you will finish these in the sauce.

6. Make meatball mixture: In a large bowl, combine the beef, pork, ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, eggs, salt, parsley, oregano, black pepper, garlic cloves and the bread-milk mixture. Mix it well with your hands until it barely combines.

11. Finish cooking meatballs in tomato sauce: Once all the meatballs are browned, arrange them in the sauce, turning each one over in the sauce to coat.

7. Don't overwork the mixture or it will become tough. It is OK to have some discernible bits of bread or meat in the mix; better that than overworked meatballs.

12. Cover the pot and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes. Serve with the sauce and pasta or crusty bread. Sprinkle with a little chopped parsley for garnish if you want.

National Culinary Arts Month Tuesday, July 26 | 6 p.m. | Sales Gallery National Culinary Arts Month is celebrated every year in July to honor professional cooks and chefs across the country! Join Chef Kelly as we learn how to make a healthy Mediterranean inspired dish. Mediterranean dishes emphasize heart-healthy foods like nuts, fish, and olive oil and seasonal vegetables making this a perfect summer dish!

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