Morris|Essex Health & Life: December/January 2019

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Contents DEC 2018/JAN 2019

FEATURES 28

PREVENTING BURNS A doctor gives advice on how to keep safe this winter.

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WHEN YOU’RE HURT

There’s a new place to take that sprained ankle, concussion or other weekend-warrior injury.

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W E LC O M E L E T T E R E D I TO R’S N OT E W H E R E TO E AT BE THERE

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BETTER HEALTH AF TER 40

A family physician explains the regular screenings that can protect you.

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CASUAL CHIC

You don’t have to sacrifice comfort for style with these sophisticated looks.

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A SIMPLE HOLIDAY

Nothing against opulent celebrations, but sometimes—with all the stresses in life—less really is more.

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FROM RANDOLPH TO RADIO CIT Y

A Jersey girl tells how she became a real Rockette.

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VOLUNTEERING VACATIONS

A trip will do you good. These trips can do good for others too.

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Contents DEC/JAN

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Our guide to new tips, trends and things we love in our counties.

Forget tomato and basil. Pair the ultimate comfort food with a hearty sauce and fresh ingredients. The pastabilities are endless.

LOCAL BUZZ

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Move over, kale. With its distinct flavor and nutritional punch, broccoli rabe is the kitchen’s next rising star.

JEWELRY BOX

Forget skinny bangles. Bigger and bolder is better.

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HOME FRONT

Don’t bite more than you can chew! These kitchen must-haves will make meal prep a breeze.

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TALK OF THE TOWN

POWER FOOD

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SPIRITS

The sweet and memorable taste of Fame is so good that it’ll last well beyond its 15 minutes.

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

Our staff picks their four favorite dishes of 2018.

If there’s a mother of invention, no doubt she once lived in West Orange.

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See photos from recent events in and around the counties.

HEALTH NEWS

Recent reports and statistics, including how to prevent kidney stones and the benefits of meditation.

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ST YLE WATCH

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GATHERINGS

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WELCOME LETTER

R W J BARNABAS HEALTH

PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER RWJBARNABAS HEALTH BARRY H. OSTROWS K Y

SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER

PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER STEPHEN P. ZIENIE WICZ , FACHE

DIRECTOR MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER SALLY MALECH, MPH, RD

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER SAMANTHA ANTON

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MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES IN 2019 WHEN YOU NEED MEDICAL CARE, INPATIENT OR OUTPATIENT, you want to choose the best possible location and medical provider. To assist you with your choice you need information, and the national quality monitoring organization called The Leapfrog Group provides reliable, objective information. This group rigorously studies a number of meaningful quality and safety measures. Some 2,000 hospitals regularly submit data to be evaluated. Of that group, just 42 across the nation have won The Leapfrog Group’s coveted top “A” rating now 14 times in a row. Saint Barnabas Medical Center is one of them. As we have said before, we regard this repeated honor not just as a laurel but as a challenge to our interdisciplinary healthcare team to keep improving every day.

Making Saint Barnabas Medical Center your partner in health— whether it is for your regular preventive care or in a time of special need—is one healthy choice you can make in the new year, but there are others. On pages 30–31 you will read about health screenings that are increasingly vital after age 40. (Of course, you also make important choices daily when you eat healthy foods and get plenty of exercise and sleep.)

This season brings many celebrations, but also an increased danger of accidental burns. As your partner in health, Saint Barnabas Medical Center provides state-of-the-art care at its Burn Center. Best of all, certainly, is to avoid burns in the first place. Read about that on page 28.

Sometimes even prudent people get hurt and need rehabilitation as they recover, and picking a facility for that is another key choice. On page 29 you will learn about a new outpatient sports-medicine rehabilitation unit designed to treat injuries.

We wish you a happy holiday season and a 2019 full of the healthy choices that make good times possible. Happy New Year!

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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT RWJBH.ORG/SBMC.

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Saint Barnabas Medical Center (SBMC) is the only hospital in a six state area to achieve 14 straight As from The Leapfrog Group for patient safety and quality.

Congratulations to the entire SBMC family on this remarkable achievement.

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A SEASON TO SHINE LIKE CLOCKWORK, THE end-of-the-year festivities have again quickly snuck up on us.

Think about how many times in your life that you’ve thought (or maybe even exclaimed aloud), “I can’t believe the holidays are here already!” In the past, I usually followed the sentiment by frantically drafting lists: people to see, gifts to buy, cards to write, food to cook, decorations to hang. But the story’s different today: Instead of feeling the stress and pressure of December, I’m immediately filled with excitement. In putting together this year’s Holiday Issue, our hopes were to not only fill you with a festive spirit but also give you ideas that might relieve some of your early winter worries.

Let’s say, for example, you’re hosting a get-together and want to fill your home with holiday joy. If over-the-top decor isn’t your cup of tea, turn to “A Simple Holiday” on page 38, which proves less really can be more.

Hunting for the best gifts to slide under the tree or stuff a stocking is always a challenge, but this issue is packed with dozens of ideas to make everyone happy. The chef in your life, for instance, will love one (or more) of the hot kitchen gadgets featured in “Cook Up A Storm” on page 20. Meanwhile, you’ll likely check off some names on your gift list after you see the bags in “Round & Round” (page 16), bracelets in “Cuff ’Em” (page 18) and cozy sweaters in “Casual Chic” (page 34).

I’d be remiss not to mention this month’s travel feature, “Volunteering Vacations,” beginning on page 48. In the spirit of the season, we highlight four family-friendly getaways where you can give back and help others. A holiday to preserve wildlife in New Zealand? A trip to build a school in Morocco? Where do I sign up?

We hope these and all the articles in this issue put you at ease (even for a little bit) this season. On that note, it’s time join family and friends for the most wonderful time of the year. I wish all of you a warm and safe holiday, and happy new year!

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LOCALBUZZ MORRIS/ESSEX NEWS

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PUTTING THE “NEW” IN NEWARK

Newark has just had an extraordinary technological first. The urban hub is the first city in New Jersey and the second in the country to implement the LinkNWK kiosk, which delivers Wi-Fi, offers ports for mobile device charging, permits movie downloading and allows for making phone calls across the nation—all for free. This cutting-edge technology is now active in Military Park and will eventually be put in place across 45 kiosks in each of the city’s five wards, at Newark Penn Station, Prudential Center and in populated areas like Broad Street and Martin Luther King Boulevard, for starters. The best part? It’s paid for by advertisements, not Newark residents’ tax dollars. In that case, can we roll them out elsewhere too?

KUDOS:

BUY BUY FOR BABY Get ready to go gaga for Monica + Andy. The organic baby and children’s online retailer opened a “guideshop” in The Mall at Short Hills, where customers can see (and touch) the super-soft blankets and clothes collections in person. The guideshop also hosts community events for new moms, like music classes and prenatal yoga.

Monica + Andy is open now until at least spring 2019.

SPECIAL AWARD FOR SPECIAL ED

Congrats are in order for Grandview Elementary School teacher Dawn Laurenzano. The North Caldwell educator earned the “Innovator Award to an Outstanding Dyslexia Therapist” from the International Multisensory Structured Language Education Council (IMSLEC). Laurenzano, a certified dyslexia therapist, focuses her work on helping struggling readers improve, and, along with her colleagues, developed a multisensory spelling program for students in grades K-3.

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There was only one right answer to who should win the Association of Mathematics Teachers of New Jersey’s (AMTNJ) coveted Max Sobel Award for Outstanding Service and Leadership in Mathematics Education. The 2018 honor went to Neil D. Cooperman, Millburn High School mathematics teacher and department chair.

Cooperman has been teaching advanced placement math classes at Millburn High School for 17 years and also serves as the advisor for the Key Club and the Math Club.

Cooperman has taught in the Newark, South Orange-Maplewood and Mahwah school districts and has been an active member of AMTNJ since the ’90s.

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NEW KID IN TOWN Move over, Kings and ShopRite. The newest player in Livingston’s supermarket game is Aldi, which just opened its second Essex County location (the first being in Bloomfield). The Germany-based grocery chain is known for its fresh and private-label items, all at affordable prices.

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CONGRATULAZIONI! Next stop…Italy?! Mike Guerriero of Gelotti Caldwell and Gelotti Montclair won top prize—or his Blueberry Basil gelato won top prize, we should say—at the Santa Barbara edition of Gelato Festival America 2018. Guerriero, who is the first-ever American-born chef to win a gelato competition, is moving onto the 2019 North American semi-finals, where he will compete for one of three U.S. spots at the Gelato Festival World Masters in 2021 in Italy. Make us proud, Mike!

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GET YOURSELF TO THE GREEK Help yourself to a delicious meal at The Simple Greek. Livingston’s new “fast-casual” Mediterranean eatery allows you to build your own lunch or dinner; start with a pita or a bowl of lettuce, rice or lentils and move down the line to add a protein. Then finish things off with toppings like feta cheese, salad, beans, tomatoes, etc., as much or as little as you want.

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LATE-NIGHT BITE We think we’ve found your new favorite pizza joint. Grindage Wood Fired Pizza & Sandwiches has set up shop in the former home of Mancinni’s Coal Oven Pizza in Montclair.

Grindage is keeping Mancinni’s chef and some of its most popular menu items, but is adding new artisan pizzas, innovative salads and fresh sandwiches to the menu, each made with locally sourced ingredients. Bonus: It’s open until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays for late-night fixes, which is hard to come by in town.

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It’s that time again! Tell us your favorite burger joint, deli, day spa, salon and more. The winners of the Readers’ Choice Poll will be revealed in our September 2019 issue. Head to MSXHealthandLife.com/ bestofvoting after January 10, and cast your ballot and stay tuned for info on Best of Morris Essex, where we’ll celebrate the winners!

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CEDAR GROVE COFFEE Cedar Grove resident and CEO of an NYCbased digital branding agency, Dave Fletcher, along with his wife, Sharon, had the grand opening of Cedar Bean’s Coffee Joint. It’s the “authentic coffee bar experience” downtown Cedar Grove has been missing. The intimate eatery, which has been two years in the making, looks like a rustic lodge but serves like a small-batch coffee spot, with artisan coffee and nitro cold brews on the menu. Of course, there are yummy drinks, fresh lunch and breakfast items and snacks available for purchase too.

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SAY HELLO TO BLO

A new blow dry bar is opening up just in time to get you camera-ready for those holiday portraits. Blo Blow Dry Bar, which has been operating in Millburn since 2016, is expanding this month with its second New Jersey location in West Orange. Customers can get glam, runway-ready hair for an office event, a special occasion or just because by choosing one of the seven signature styles off the “menu.” Also offered are á la carte hairstyles and makeup applications. Blowouts start at just $40.

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CROSSBODY STUDDED CIRCLE BAG Gap, Upper Montclair, 973.509.2615

WHEN IT COMES TO GREAT IDEAS, THESE BAGS ARE ALLAROUND FAVORITES.

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CULT GAIA LUNA BAMBOO BAG Nordstrom, Short Hills, 973.467.1500

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Ms. Bradley has held leadership positions such as the President of the Barry I. Croland Family Inn of Court. Ms. Bradley currently serves on the early settlement panel for the Morris County Bar Association Family Part. Ms. Bradley was formerly a Trustee of the Essex County Bar Association, and was formerly a Trustee for the Essex/Newark Legal Services. Ms. Bradley volunteers as an early settlement panelist in several counties, including Morris County, Essex County and Bergen County. She regularly lectures at the County College of Morris on matrimonial law topics.

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The median home value in West Orange is $390,300—up 2.8 percent over last year and predicted to rise 7.1 percent within the next year, according to Zillow.

IF THERE’S A MOTHER OF INVENTION, NO DOUBT SHE ONCE LIVED HERE. than 1,000 patents, and yes, the light bulb was one of them, as was the first movie studio. Edison’s achievements were so great, the town motto reflects it: “Where Invention Lives.”

In other firsts, West Orange is home to America’s first planned community, the Victorian enclave Llewellyn Park, founded in 1857. At that time, the city also was a haberdashery headquarters, with 34 hat factories operating here in the late 1800s.

When it comes to parks, West Orange has two giants: Eagle Rock Reservation has more than 400 acres and South Mountain Reservation has 2,110 acres on the Rahway River. Both parks boast hiking trails, horseback riding and scenic overlooks among their many attractions, but South Mountain also has a dramatic 25-foot Hemlock Falls.

With an emphasis on shopping local, West Orange also offers men’s and women’s clothing stores, antique shops and jewelers. There’s nothing like strolling the downtown Main Street corridor to get a feel for a community with a deep cultural and ethnic background. The variety, friendly smiles and convenient municipal lots make it a winning destination.

FUN FACTS

n West Orange’s strategic location at the peak of the Watchung Mountains made it the ideal lookout for Lenni Lenape warriors and later on for Washington’s troops during the Revolution. n Turtle Back Zoo got its name from the large rocks shaped like the backs of turtles in the wooded South Mountain Reservation. The Native Americans considered Turtle Back Rocks to be sacred. n Actor Christopher Reeve of Superman fame went through rehabilitation here at Kessler Institute. n Celebs who have called West Orange home include actress/comedian Whoopi Goldberg, the late David Cassidy from the ’70s TV series The Partridge Family, musician Ronald Bell of Kool & The Gang and Anthony Criss of the rap group Naughty by Nature.

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n Kayaking and fishing on

the Rahway River.

n Becoming one with

nature at the South Mountain Reservation on its southwestern border (with the dramatic 25foot Hemlock Falls) or Eagle Rock Reservation on its northeastern border. n Getting the biscuit in the basket (scoring a goal) in hockey at the Richard J. Codey Arena, named after the former governor. n Taking in an art exhibit, something new every month, at West Orange Public Library.

DINING

For romance, it’s the Highlawn Pavilion for award-winning American cuisine with a European flair and a panoramic skyline worth the trip. As you and your loved one dine on grilled filet mignon or fresh pappardelle pasta, it’s a nice touch that seasonal herbs, veggies and fruits are grown locally. Yet another romantic setting, and one known for its French technique and fresh ingredients, is The Manor, specializing in fine dining for at least 60 years.

Whether it’s dinner for two or a family buffet, there are menu options to fit the occasion. Or try casual Italian dining, where recipes have been passed down for generations, at La Primavera Trattoria, specializing in seafood and pasta.

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME

Approximately $92,479, according to the latest U.S. Census Bureau statistics.

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“A FLOURISHING SUBURBAN SANCTUARY that is the envy of Essex County.” That glowing description on West Orange’s official website shows a boat-load of community pride, but is it hype or reality?

Well, each resident probably has a different reason to love West Orange. Some may appreciate the free shuttle that whisks them off to an area train station for work. Others might thrill over nearby sports and entertainment venues.

Or they might be right at home with the diversity of 49 languages spoken in the community’s 11 local schools.

One clear indication of West Orange’s attractiveness is the real-estate market—Zillow describes West Orange as hot! The city has a diverse housing stock. From milliondollar mansions to townhouses with NYC vistas and starter Capes, there’s something for all buyers in the four distinct neighborhoods that make up this 12-square-mile town.

Yet another magnet is the community’s unique vibe—rich in history with a cosmopolitan appeal. The Thomas Edison National Historical Park on Main Street is the site of the famed inventor’s laboratories where his work earned more

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Hope to put a cap on overspending tendencies? Refrain from handling cash.

A recent study among men found that touching money increased testosterone levels, which in turn increased risktaking behavior, such as overspending.

(Participants in the study either fingered cash or black paper.)

Study participants who doggedly kept meditating after a three-month-long meditation retreat showed no signs of age-related decline in attention seven years later compared with participants who no longer practiced it.

—Personality and Individual Differences

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Americans were getting 17 more minutes of sleep per night in 2016 compared with 2003, according to a large-scale study.

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BURNS A DOCTOR GIVES ADVICE ON HOW TO KEEP SAFE THIS WINTER.

WHEN IT’S COLD OUTSIDE, WE TEND TO gather in the kitchen or around the fireplace.

That makes this a particularly dangerous time for house fires and the resulting burns.

“Winter in the Northeast is a busy time of year for us,” says Michael A. Marano, M.D., medical director of the Burn Center at Saint Barnabas Medical Center.

Cooking fires are the leading cause of house fires, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. More children are injured in winter than in other seasons due to scalding from hot water, says Dr. Marano. “Most accidents occur in the kitchen,” he says. “Children tend to get underfoot, especially during family gatherings and holidays.” The CDC reports that more than 300 children daily are treated in emergency rooms for burn-related injuries, and each day, on average, two children die as a result of being burned. Younger children are more likely to sustain injuries from scald burns that are caused by hot liquids or steam, while older ones are more apt to suffer flame burns caused by direct contact Michael Marano, with fire.

M.D.

To keep you and your loved ones safe this winter, Dr. Marano offers some helpful tips: • Cook sober. “Drinking while you prepare meals is a bad idea,” he says.

• Never leave food unattended on the stove.

• Supervise children’s use of stoves, ovens and especially microwaves.

Better still, keep young children out of the kitchen while cooking if possible, he says.

• Turn the handles of pots and pans toward the side of the stove, or use the back burners, so kids don’t pull them down.

• Don’t wear clothing with long sleeves, scarves or other loose fabric when you are cooking. “Clothes can catch fire when you are reaching over burners, especially when the stove controls are in back or the microwave is above the stove,” he says.

• Store matches and lighters in a locked cabinet, away from children.

• Never leave candles unattended. Blow

them out when you leave the room. “Any celebratory occasion where you use candles for various reasons, religious or otherwise, has risk,” Dr. Marano says.

Heating and hot water accidents are also common in winter. The doctor recommends that people use space heaters carefully and teach children to stay away from them. Be sure that bath water temperature is set to 120 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. Use coolwater humidifiers or vaporizers, especially for children.

Finally, smokers need to remember to be careful indoors and especially to avoid smoking in bed. Smoking materials are the leading cause of deaths in house fires, the CDC says. “You’d think that would have stopped back in the 1970s, but it didn’t,” Dr. Marano says. “People tend to run that risk more in winter because the cold keeps them indoors. Before you know it, you can have a house fire.”

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WHEN YOU’RE HURT… THERE’S A NEW PLACE TO TAKE THAT SPRAINED ANKLE, CONCUSSION OR OTHER WEEKEND-WARRIOR INJURY.

WHAT DO PHYSICAL THERAPISTS DO?

Experts in biomechanics, physical therapists—like those at Saint Barnabas Medical Center Rehabilitation, located in the MetroWest JCC—can identify, diagnose and treat movement problems. These trained professionals design treatment plans, in collaboration with patients and their physicians, that meet each person’s individual goals, needs and challenges.

BEING ACTIVE IS GOOD FOR YOU—MOST OF US NOW understand that. And that’s good. The only downside is that more of us are getting injured as we work out, shoot hoops, play squash, run miles or otherwise defy the couch and armchair.

Fortunately, sports medicine rehabilitation centers are adapting to meet these ever-growing needs. Saint Barnabas Medical Center recently collaborated with the MetroWest Jewish Community Center (JCC) to set up an outpatient rehabilitation unit at the JCC’s facility to treat people with orthopedic sportsmedicine injuries, from sprained ankles to concussions, and those recovering from joint-replacement surgery.

“If you have aches and pains, we can do an evaluation without a prescription if necessary,” says Charles Curtis, the medical center’s director of Outpatient Rehabilitation Services. “We are available to the community.”

Saint Barnabas Medical Center Rehabilitation includes an office for clinical evaluations and treatment. It will have access to all the exercise equipment at the JCC, including the swimming pool, allowing therapists to administer aquatic physical therapy for the first time. “Many patients with lower

extremity injuries, balance issues or joint replacements are all very effectively treated in water,” Curtis says. “Reduced weight in water means reduced pain. It’s also good for cardiovascular conditioning.”

The goal, he says, has been to build a program especially for sports-medicine patients—and meet a growing need. “It has been steadily growing,” says Curtis. “Teaming up with the JCC will expand access for our communities.”

Concussion rehabilitation is an important consideration these days, and patients at Saint Barnabas Medical Center Rehabilitation will benefit from the medical center’s partnership with the Matthew J. Morahan III Health Assessment Center for Athletes. It will offer concussion screening, education, testing and treatment. “Our program has expanded exponentially,” Curtis says. “We are one of the premier centers in the state doing concussion screening.”

The new Rehabilitation Center will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday. It takes all the major insurance carriers, Curtis says. Appointments are recommended, but walk-ins are also welcome.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER REHABILITATION LOCATED IN THE METROWEST JCC, CALL 973.325.9100.

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BETTER HEALTH AFTER 40

A FAMILY PHYSICIAN EXPLAINS THE REGULAR SCREENINGS THAT CAN PROTECT YOU.

Maria Garcia, M.D.

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BEN FRANKLIN WASN’T A DOCTOR, BUT HE sure sounded like one when he wrote, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” There is perhaps no greater truism in medicine. The best way to stay healthy is to prevent disease in the first place or to find it early, when it is easiest to treat.

That’s why it’s so important to follow the time- and research-tested guidelines for prevention, screening and detection, especially once you hit age 40. Why 40? “In women, there are a lot of hormonal changes happening as they get into middle age, and those affect many aspects of health,” says Maria Garcia, M.D., a family physician affiliated with Saint Barnabas Medical Center and Barnabas Health Medical Group.

“The same is true with men. Metabolism slows, and you can’t lose weight like you used to. Age 40 is a good time to start getting checked regularly.”

BETTER SCREENED THAN SORRY Several screenings are recommended for both men and women between the ages of 40 and 64, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Yearly physical checkups are a good idea, even if you are feeling well. At these checkups, and depending on your health history and family history, you should have your blood pressure and cholesterol checked.

Blood-sugar levels also should be checked regularly to screen for diabetes. “Diabetes and prediabetes are

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“IT’S ALL ABOUT PREVENTION, DETECTION AND TREATMENT OF NEW MEDICAL CONDITIONS IN THEIR EARLY STAGES. IN MY WORLD WE CAN OFTEN ADDRESS THESE THINGS BEFORE THEY WREAK HAVOC.” —MARIA GARCIA, M.D. polyps. Screening also may be considered if you have risk factors, such as a history of inflammatory bowel disease or polyps.

If you are between ages 50 and 75, you should be screened for colorectal cancer.

There are several screening tests available, from a fecal occult blood (stool-based) test, which can be done every year, to a colonoscopy, which is recommended every 10 years, or more often if there are other risk factors.

rampant now, and you may have one of them and not know it, especially if there is a family history,” Dr. Garcia says.

A weight check is also in order. Being overweight or obese can increase your risk for a number of health problems, from high blood pressure to some forms of cancer.

Your doctor will calculate your body mass index, a formula that takes into account both your height and weight. “Knowing that number, we can advise you if you need to take steps to get it down,” she says.

Generally, colorectal cancer screening should start at age 50, but ask your provider at age 40 if you should start sooner. You should be screened earlier if you have a strong family history of colon cancer or

GETTING THOSE SHOTS Immunizations don’t end when you leave high school. Everyone should get a flu shot every year. You should have a tetanusdiphtheria and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine once as part of your tetanusdiphtheria vaccines if you did not receive it previously as an adolescent. You should have a tetanus-diphtheria booster every 10 years. Vaccines to prevent pneumonia and shingles are also important after age 50.

Osteoporosis screening may be in order between ages 50 and 70 if you have risk factors for this bone-damaging disease, such as long-term steroid use, low body weight, smoking, heavy alcohol use or a family history of osteoporosis.

Guidelines also recommend you see a dentist once or twice every year for an exam and cleaning. Your dentist can determine if you need more frequent visits.

And be sure to have an eye exam every two to four years from ages 40 to 54 and every one to three years from ages 55 to 64. Your provider may recommend more frequent eye exams if you have vision problems or risk for glaucoma. If you have diabetes, you should have an eye exam and a foot exam at least every year, because diabetes can cause damage to the nerves and blood vessels in those

areas of your body.

Both men and women should have their skin checked for signs of skin cancer, especially if they have had skin cancer before, have close relatives with skin cancer or have a weakened immune system.

One of the newest recommendations is for adults ages 55 to 80 who currently smoke or have a history of smoking equivalent to smoking a pack a day for 30 years. Those adults should be screened for lung cancer with low-dose computed tomography (CT).

TIPS FOR EACH GENDER Women need to have a mammogram every one to two years beginning at age 40. There is some controversy about when to begin mammograms, Dr. Garcia says.

“I was taught to start around 40, or earlier if there is a first-degree relative who had breast cancer. Now, some guidelines say to begin at age 50, but I say get a baseline at 40. You don’t necessarily repeat it every year.” Likewise, she recommends getting pelvic exams and Pap tests as your doctor advises.

Prostate screening in men is also somewhat confusing, she says. “There are no tried-and-true guidelines set in concrete,” Dr. Garcia says. “But 50 is generally when to start.” African-American men and those with a family history of prostate cancer in a first-degree relative younger than age 65 should discuss screening at age 45.

All of this may seem like a lot to do, but remember what old Ben Franklin said.

“It’s all about prevention, detection and treatment of new medical conditions in their early stages,” Dr. Garcia says. “In my world, we can often address these things before they wreak havoc.”

FOR AN APPOINTMENT WITH MARIA GARCIA, M.D., CALL 908.233.8571.

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EVENTS AT THE SAINT BARNABAS MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION 44TH ANNUAL SAINT BARNABAS FOURTH ANNUAL MEDICAL CENTER GOLF More than 220 golfers took part in The 44th Annual Saint Barnabas Golf Open at Canoe PRESIDENT’S Brook Country Club on September 4. The event raised $600,000 to support outstanding UPDATE patient care at the Medical Center. Pictured from left are Lew Gelman, Event Co-chair; On November 7, Saint Barnabas Medical Center Trustee Kathy Zizza hosted the Fourth Annual President’s Update at Calabria Restaurant, Livingston. Stephen P. Zieniewicz, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer and Christopher Freer, D.O., Chairman, Emergency Department, updated guests on the Medical Center’s continued transformation, highlighting both the latest clinical advancements and campus-wide growth. Pictured are Kathy Zizza, Trustee, Stephen P. Zieniewicz, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, and MaryAnn Zizza.

Michael Rekoon, Event Co-chair; Donald Poe; and Steve Samansky, Event Co-chair.

5TH ANNUAL FASHION FOR THE PINK CRUSADE

DEDICATION OF THE SURGERY CENTER WAITING ROOM

Fashion met philanthropy on October 17 as guests gathered for the 5th Annual Fashion for the Pink Crusade. Presented by Bloomingdale’s, The Mall at Short Hills, the event raised funds in support of breast health services at Saint Barnabas Medical Center and the Barnabas Health Ambulatory Care Center. Pictured are fashion show committee members: Marlie Massena, New Jersey Trade Area Marketing and Special Events manager for Bloomingdale’s; Lisa Marie Latino; Josine Spina Murano; Amy Ruffini; Kerry Gilder; Rosemary Scoppetuolo, Event Chair; Denise Osborn; Elise Liss; and Deborah Belfatto.

Pictured: Mehrdad Rafizadeh, M.D., Chair, Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, (center), with members of the anesthesiology staff; Stephen P. Zieniewicz, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer (front row, right); Gregory Rokosz, D.O., J.D., Senior Vice President Medical and Academic Affairs and Chief Medical Officer (front left); and John Russo, M.D., First Vice President, Medical Staff (front row, second from left).

18TH ANNUAL MIRACLE WALK

On October 7, friends and families walked in support of Saint Barnabas Medical Center’s smallest patients at the 18th Annual Miracle Walk. The event, which draws more than 3,000 participants each year, raises funds in support of Saint Barnabas Medical Center’s world-class Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Pictured with this year’s top fundraising teams are Stephen P. Zieniewicz, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, Saint Barnabas Medical Center; Hayley Hirschmann, Miracle Walk Founder and Kathy Zizza, Saint Barnabas Medical Center Trustee, center, cutting the ceremonial banner.

32ND VALOR AWARDS

On October 27, The Burn Center at Saint Barnabas Medical Center honored 16 New Jersey firefighters with a prestigious Valor Award. The ceremony, now in its 32nd year, celebrates the extraordinary bravery of firefighters, police officers and emergency medical technicians throughout the state. Pictured are this year’s honorees from Jersey City Fire Department, Newark Fire Department and Roselle Fire Department with Stephen P. Zieniewicz, FACHE, President and Chief Executive Officer, Saint Barnabas Medical Center (far left) and Michael Marano, M.D., Medical Director, The Burn Center at Saint Barnabas Medical Center (far right).

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Sweater by Eleventy, Neiman Marcus, Short Hills, 973.912.0080; jeans

by AG, Willow St. Boutique, Morristown, 973.267.6510.

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Blouse by Elisa Cavaletti, Susanne N., Montclair, 973.746.4800; jeans by AG, Willow St. Boutique, Morristown, 973.267.6510.

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A SIMPLE HOLIDAY NOTHING AGAINST OPULENT CELEBRATIONS, BUT SOMETIMES—WITH ALL THE STRESSES IN LIFE— LESS REALLY IS MORE. What good is decking the halls for the holidays if you can’t sit, relax and enjoy it? These low maintenance yet festive decorating and entertaining ideas will help you spruce up the place while focusing on what really matters during this busy time of year—spending time with family and friends.

In addition to a large, traditional Christmas tree in the family room, place smaller, subtly decorated pines in powder rooms, by an entryway or even atop a desk or counter. These add holiday cheer to the entire home.

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Wreaths need not be reser ved for front doors and staircases. Hanging live greens over a window in the dining room or on a kitchen cabinet is unexpectedly festive.

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Instead of one large floral arrangement, place several smaller centerpieces down the middle of the table so all guests can see one another. Garland cut from the tree, pine cones and other natural greens make decorating effortless.

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Clockwise from top left: Hanging a wreath over a mantel or atop a large piece of artwork creates a festive focal point; wrap gifts in brown Kraft paper to keep them nondenominational. Then personalize each with names written out with metallic pens or stamps; white ceramic dinnerware is understated and easy to repurpose for multiple occasions and holidays; try floating candles, votives, tea lights or tapered candles as an illuminating accent on a piano or console table. Opposite page: Debating between a sit-down dinner or a buffet? A buffet is ideal for 12 or more guests, as it encourages everyone to interact and creates a more casual environment.

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Keeping Christmas and Hanukkah décor simple with a Christmas tree and a Star of David honors both holidays and achieves a cohesive look.

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A CHAT WITH

Clockwise from top left: Randolph native Ellen Mihalick calls her fellow Rockettes “athletes dripping in diamonds”; Mihalick is in her fifth season as a Rockette; the dancers train year round to stay in shape to do their famous synchronized eye-high kicks.

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ELLEN MIHALICK:

FROM RANDOLPH TO RADIO CITY A JERSEY GIRL TELLS HOW SHE BECAME A REAL ROCKETTE.

Our state isn’t big geographically, but it dreams big. Just take Ellen Mihalick of Randolph, who for the past five seasons has been living out her lifelong goal: performing as a Rockette in the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes. In a recent conversation, the 23-year-old told Morris/Essex Health & Life what it’s like to be an eye-high-kicking dancer on Manhattan’s most iconic stage, what goes on behind the scenes and how her Jersey roots helped her get there.

Where did you study dance when you were growing up here in New Jersey?

The Art of Dance in Chester and New Jersey School of Ballet in Livingston were both very helpful with my eventual Rockettes career.

Was it always your goal to be a Rockette?

Absolutely. It was a tradition to see the Rockettes every Christmas, and I have a picture of me when I was 4 years old standing in front of the Radio City marquee.

I participated in the Rockettes summer intensive program for three years before I was old enough to audition; you have to be 18. As soon as I graduated from high school I was blessed with this job. And some people don’t know that we have to audition every year: jazz, tap and ballet.

You have to prove that you love what you do and come up even stronger every year, even as a returning lady. More than 500 dancers audition every year!

So once you’re in, is the rehearsal process as intense as it seems?

We rehearse six hours a day, six days a week leading up to opening night. We have two casts of 40 Rockettes [36 dancers and 4 “swings”], the morning and the evening casts. But even with two casts, each dancer does two to four shows every day with one day off per week. It’s a 90-minute, jam-packed show. We have eight different costume changes.

Is it absolute madness backstage?

We are just as rehearsed backstage. The Rockettes, the ensemble, the singers, the dancers—we have a huge crew. We have about 70 seconds to change [costumes] between the “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers” and the “New York at Christmas” scenes.

Do you recall any blunders or embarrassing moments onstage?

It happens, but the show must go on. It’s live theater. We also have live animals in the “Living Nativity” scene, so you have to be on your toes! However, we’re all so well-rehearsed, and we are prepared for everything. If an earring falls off, the audience will never know—we’ll continue that scene.

What do you and the other girls do in your downtime?

During the season I’m here at Radio City more than I am at home or anywhere else.

We’re doing two to four shows a day so there’s not much downtime. We spend Christmas, Thanksgiving and almost all of

the holidays here, and it’s very special to be a part of such a legacy.

Do you have any fun holiday memories from growing up in Randolph?

I lived close to Morristown, and I remember Santa would fly into the Morristown Green and land on Century 21, and they had hot chocolate and Christmas lights. We always watched the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Last year I performed in the parade and my whole family was at my house watching it. I was able to make it home to see them afterward.

How do you keep busy the rest of the year?

I am a fitness instructor. I teach barre and sometimes go to my old studios in New Jersey and teach master classes. I also choreograph for Broadway Bound Dance Center in Dumont.

What’s your advice for other Jersey girls who want to become Rockettes?

I truly believe that hard work pays off.

If you set your mind to something, you absolutely can achieve it. I recommend that dancers who live in New Jersey take as many classes as they can in the city to become as versatile as possible and pick up choreography. To be a Rockette you have to be well-rounded and strong. We are famous for our eye-high kicks. We have to work together so that all 36 women on stage look the same. You have to do your cardio and strength training because it’s a vigorous show. We’re athletes dripping in diamonds when we’re on stage.

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ESCAPES

VOLUNTEERING VACATIONS A TRIP WILL DO YOU GOOD. THESE TRIPS CAN DO GOOD FOR OTHERS TOO. Travel with an ulterior purpose doesn’t always work. Consider the sailor in the old song who joined the Navy to see the world.

“And what did I see?” he sang plaintively. “I saw the sea.” Still, if glimpsing new places and helping others are both on your 2019 “to-do” list, you may be able to kill the proverbial two birds—perhaps even with the whole family. A growing number of “voluntourism” opportunities offer to take multigenerational travelers to exotic locations and give them altruistic ways to engage with local cultures and assist people—and animals—in need. Here are four:

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RESCUE ELEPHANTS IN KENYA

Take a digital detox and unplug to walk on the wild side in the heart of Africa. From safari to service project, every member of your clan will be awestruck and inspired during this once-in-a-lifetime trip organized by Elevate Destinations travel group. This off-the-grid, holiday safari adventure boasts accommodations in secluded, family-friendly luxury lodges on the fringes of Nairobi National Park and an agenda packed with custom-designed activities for your family members’ needs and interests. Volunteer opportunities can include working with orphans from the Lipela Children’s Home.

Visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust orphan-elephant rescue and rehabilitation center to adopt one of these majestic—and arguably adorable—creatures. Then get close to the world’s tallest living terrestrial animals at the nearby Giraffe Center.

When your volunteer and educational excursions are over, explore the lively city of Nairobi, soak in the wonders of nature while exploring the endless plains of Laikipia and venture out into the bush on walking safaris guided by local Maasai warriors. Enjoy picnics set in the open wilderness, bird-watching, scenic sundown cocktail hours and night drives to spy on nocturnal creatures. The possibilities are as vast as the African landscape!

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PRESERVE BIRD LIFE IN NEW ZEALAND

This dreamy island nation has it all—mountains, beaches, geysers, lakes and wine country.

It’s compact enough to explore in a couple of weeks but sufficiently diverse to keep you coming back for more. Taking an eco-centric luxury vacation to this bucket-list destination through the Hands Up Holiday tour company will be made even more memorable when you head out to the wops to help conserve habitats for native sea birds on the North Island or penguins on the South Island.

But this tour isn’t all work and no play. If your brood is the adventure-seeking type, you can go sailing on the Bay of Islands, swim with dolphins, enjoy a private guided tour of geysers, explore hidden hot springs, take a helicopter flight for a bird’s-eye view of a live volcano and even heli-hike on a glacier!

BUILD A SCHOOL IN MOROCCO

When your kids get back from this break, we bet they’ll ace their “What I did on my vacation” essays. Your Moroccan trip will be sure to earn them merit points if they’ve volunteered to help build a community classroom or library in a Berber village. The longest-established inhabitants of Morocco, the Berber people come from a feudal society that has proudly preserved its culture and traditions. In another tour organized by Hands Up Holiday, you’ll be working side by side with natives on this project—a true labor of love to educate local children and raise their standard of living.

During your free time, continue your quest for knowledge and adventure with private guided tours of magical Marrakesh and Fes, hikes on the Atlas Mountains, camel rides in the Sahara, kitesurfing on the coast, a visit to the blue-washed walls of the city of Chefchaouen—or by simply enjoying the famous Berber hospitality over a cup of mint tea.

FEED THOSE IN NEED IN GREECE

The chance to enjoy local fare is always an enticing travel lure; feeding your soul while doing so is priceless. And that’s just what you’ll gain through participating in International Volunteer HQ’s food outreach program in Chios, Greece. As part of your two-week experience, you and your family will not only enjoy Greek food, but help others in need do so too by providing daily meals to residents of nursing homes, public schools and special-needs care centers.

During the week, you’ll connect with local community members and savor the satisfaction of making and delivering food and smiles to local residents. On the weekend, you’ll explore Chios, the fifth largest island in Greece, where beautiful beaches, quaint medieval villages, breathtaking coastline views and historical sites abound. Or you can island-hop to neighboring islands or even take a day trip to nearby Turkey. If you want to stay longer or travel before or after the program, indulge your wanderlust further afield by visiting Athens and other great destinations throughout Greece to feast on the region’s rich history, culture, cuisine and natural beauty.

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USE YOUR NOODLE

FORGET TOMATO AND BASIL. PAIR THE ULTIMATE COMFORT FOOD WITH A HEARTY SAUCE AND FRESH INGREDIENTS. THE PASTA-BILITIES ARE ENDLESS.

REAL RAGU WITH TAGLIATELLE Yields: 4 servings INGREDIENTS FOR THE RAGU SAUCE n 2¼ lbs. beef brisket, cut into ½ inch dice n 2 Tbs. olive oil n 3½ Tbs. unsalted butter n 7 oz. smoked pancetta, finely chopped n 1 onion, finely chopped n 2 carrots, finely chopped n 2 celery stalks, finely chopped n 3 Tbs. tomato paste n 1 Tbs. pumpkin pie spice n 2 cups plus 2 Tbs. red wine n 2 cups plus 2 Tbs. milk n 2 dried bay leaves n 2 rosemary sprigs n fine sea salt and coarsely ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS In a large pot, heat the oil and butter over medium flame. When the butter has melted, add the pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat renders down and the pancetta is only just slightly crispy. Add the onion, carrots and celery; stir to coat in all the fat; then cook very slowly, stirring every so often until soft, a good 20 minutes at the very least.

Once the vegetables are soft, increase the heat to high and stir in the tomato paste and pumpkin pie spice for a minute or two. Add the wine, milk and herbs. Add the chopped brisket and bring to a boil, then reduce to a very low simmer and cook, partially covered with a lid, for 3 hours. Give the pan a stir every so often to ensure the bottom isn’t catching.

When the ragu is ready—it will be thick and the meat will be oh-so-tender—season to taste. Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but ensure the water is very well salted. Reserve a generous ¹⁄³ cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta. Add the pasta to the ragu pan along with the reserved pasta water, the olive oil and parsley. Stir well to mix. Sprinkle Parmesan on top and serve.

TO SERVE n 18 oz. dry tagliatelle n ¹⁄³ cup extra virgin olive oil n small handful of flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped n 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese MORRIS/ESSE X HE ALTH & LIFE

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TAGLIATELLE WITH MUSHROOMS, BRANDY & GREEN PEPPERCORNS Yields: 2 servings INGREDIENTS n 9 oz. dry tagliatelle FOR THE SAUCE n 1 Tbs. olive oil n 2 Tbs. unsalted butter n 1 onion, very finely chopped n 3½ cups finely sliced cremini

mushrooms n 1 Tbs. dried green n n n n

peppercorns ¹⁄³ cup plus 1 Tbs. brandy ²⁄³ cup chicken stock ²⁄³ cup heavy cream fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS Cook the pasta according to the package directions, but make sure you do so in very salty water. Once the pasta is cooked, drain it, reserving about 3½ Tbs. or so of the cooking water. Have the pasta handy.

FOR THE SAUCE

Heat a medium skillet over high heat. Once it is hot, add the oil and butter, along with the onion, mushrooms and peppercorns. Sauté, stirring and tossing the pan continuously, for a few minutes, until the mushrooms wilt down and the onion is just slightly softened and colored. Add the brandy and let it bubble and evaporate almost entirely. Add the chicken stock and let that bubble and almost entirely evaporate. Add the cream, letting it bubble for one minute, then turn off the heat and season to taste.

Add the pasta to the pan and stir to coat well—if the sauce is a little thick, let it down with the reserved pasta water. Serve immediately.

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LAMB WITH BLACK OLIVES IN ROSÉ WINE WITH WHOLE WHEAT PASTA Yields: 4 servings INGREDIENTS

FOR THE PASTA n 14 oz. dry whole wheat

pappardelle n ¹⁄³ cup extra virgin olive oil n small handful of flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped FOR THE SAUCE n 18 oz. boneless lamb neck n n n n n n n n n n

slices, diced 3½ Tbs. unsalted butter 1 Tbs. sunflower oil 1 onion, finely sliced 8 anchovy fillets from a jar, coarsely chopped 3 garlic cloves, crushed ½ cup pitted black ripe olives, coarsely chopped 1¾ cups dry rosé wine 1¾ cups chicken stock 1 rosemary sprig fine sea salt and coarsely ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS FOR THE SAUCE

Heat a large pot over high heat. Once hot, add the butter and oil, then the onion and anchovy fillets and sauté, stirring until the onion starts to soften and color slightly. Add the garlic, olives and lamb and stir to coat, then add the wine, stock and rosemary. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook, partially covered, until the lamb is tender and the sauce has reduced, 2 to 3 hours. Give it a stir every so often.

Once the sauce is cooked, taste it before adding any salt or even pepper.

FOR THE PASTA

When the sauce is ready, cook the pasta according to the package directions, but ensure the water is very well salted. Reserve a generous 1⁄3 cup of the pasta cooking water, then drain the pasta well. Mix the pasta into the sauce along with the olive oil, reserved pasta cooking water and parsley before serving.

All recipes and photos are reprinted with permission from Comfort: Food to Soothe the Soul by John Whaite.

Photos by Helen Cathcart © Kyle Books.

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POWER FOOD

A GREEN GODDESS MOVE OVER, KALE. WITH ITS DISTINCT FLAVOR AND NUTRITIONAL PUNCH, BROCCOLI RABE IS THE KITCHEN’S NEXT RISING STAR. FIRST THINGS FIRST: Broccoli rabe is not a type of broccoli. Also called rapini, this leafy green is—like broccoli—a cruciferous vegetable, but it’s more closely related to turnips. In fact, in some parts of Italy, broccoli rabe is called cime della rapa, or “tops of the turnip.” Its large leafy stems do somewhat resemble the heads of turnips and other leafy greens, but its buds have clusters of broccoli-like florets. (Note: Broccoli rabe should not be confused with broccolini, which resembles long broccoli stalks.)

Known for its bitter yet nutty taste, rapini is a staple in many southern Italian dishes— and is a main ingredient in the country’s “most popular sandwich.” (Soppressata and rapini, anyone?) And it has an array of health benefits to boot.

POWER UP One cup of raw broccoli rabe has only about nine calories and .2 grams of fat (this, of course, doesn’t take into account the olive oil or heavy Italian sauces that the vegetable is often cooked in). But the pièce de résistance is the nutrients it contains: notably almost 90 milligrams of vitamin K (or more than 100 percent of the daily recommended value), which promotes blood and bone health. It has copious amounts of immune-boosting vitamins A (21 percent) and C (13 percent), iron (5 percent) and lutein, which is beneficial

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for eyesight. It also works to cleanse the body: 33.2 micrograms (8 percent) of folate help with liver function, and 1 gram of fiber promotes digestion. Finally, the vegetable contains a small amount (45.2 mg) of omega-3 fatty acids, useful for brain function.

BUY/STORE/SERVE Though broccoli rabe is in season through the end of October, it can be found in the produce section of most supermarkets all year long. Look near the other bitter greens, like kale and mustard greens, and select a bundle that is crisp, sturdy and a vibrant green color, without any browning or yellowing. It can be stored in a refrigerator wrapped in plastic for about five days, according to the Department of Agriculture’s Jersey Fresh campaign. The major hurdle in cooking this vegetable is overcoming its acrid flavor. Chefs offer several solutions: Blanching it in boiling water followed by an

ice bath brings out its sweetness, and a splash of lemon or apple cider vinegar also works wells to counterbalance the bitterness.

Chef Steve Dunn wrote in Cooks Illustrated that after experimenting, he found that keeping the leafy tops intact while cutting the stems into bite-size pieces before blanching or roasting also did the trick.

To serve, broccoli rabe can be used in place of spinach in recipes, or as a side dish, topped with olive oil and copious amounts of garlic. It pairs well with pasta or Italian sausage (or even better, both), as well as in sauces, on pizza and even in lasagna.

DID YOU KNOW? Broccoli rabe is one of the many green vegetables listed as Jersey Fresh, meaning it is grown in New Jersey and guaranteed to meet the highest standards of size, shape and coloring.

—Liz Donovan

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REMEMBER THE NAME THE SWEET AND MEMORABLE TASTE OF FAME IS SO GOOD THAT IT’LL LAST WELL BEYOND ITS 15 MINUTES.

FAME

INGREDIENTS

n 1½ oz. tequila n 1 oz. carrot juice n ½ oz. ginger syrup n ¼ oz. simple syrup n ½ orange, freshly squeezed n ½ lemon, freshly squeezed DIRECTIONS

Mix ingredients together and pour into a cocktail glass.

Recipe courtesy of thecocktailcouple.com

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RESTAURANT REVIEW

OUR FAVORITE DISHES THIS YEAR

DINING OUT THIS DECEMBER? OF ALL THE MEALS WE ENJOYED IN 2018, OUR STAFF PICKS FOUR CAN’T-MISS PLATES TO SINK YOUR TEETH INTO NOW!

Grilled Atlantic Salmon, Laurel & Sage, Montclair This sweet, neighborhood corner restaurant is one of my favorites in town. Considering the number of restaurants per capita in Montclair, that is really saying something. Laurel & Sage’s signature dishes include pomegranate molasses braised short rib and ginger-soy lacquered Chilean sea bass, which are delicious, no doubt. But my favorite dish here is the grilled Atlantic salmon. OK, I know, why would I choose the seemingly standard salmon as one of my favorites of the year? I can answer that in four words: yuzu brown butter vinaigrette. A yuzu is a hybrid of a wild mandarin orange and a lemon and is used in Japanese cuisine. The fruit gives the dish a fresh and unique tint of citrus that I now crave. The fish is served with Oregon-forged mushrooms and cauliflower that provide a wonderfully earthy contrast to this dish from the sea.

—Daria Meoli

Curry Goat Stew, Café MoBay, Bloomfield At first glance, there isn’t a lot of excitement around Café MoBay— that is, of course, until you step inside the Bloomfield storefront.

Once you’re in, you’re immediately swept up by the Caribbean spirit thanks to festive music, vibrant colors and the mouth-watering aroma of Jamaican food. My go-to from the extensive menu is the curry goat stew, a staple in most Jamaican kitchens. The slow-cooked goat is tender to the bone and picks up flavors from the peppers and mild curry sauce, and I’m getting hungry just writing this. Mix the accompanying white rice and steamed cabbage into the stew for an unforgettable meal.

—Darius Amos CAFÉ MOBAY, 1039 BROAD ST., BLOOMFIELD, 973.337.8460, CAFEMOBAYNJ.COM

Barbecue Burnt Ends, The Wooden Spoon, Bloomfield Among all the dishes I’ve had in 2018, this dish tops my “sorry not sorry” list. Having lived exclusively in the Northeast and not had many opportunities to eat really good Southern barbecue, my infatuation with burnt ends is a relatively new one. If you too are a bit of a brisket rookie, let me enlighten you—burnt ends are cut from the fattiest part of a beef brisket making them incredibly flavorful and indulgent.

The Wooden Spoon Southern Kitchen and Saloon serves them up smothered in their tangy house barbecue sauce topped with chopped red and green peppers.

If you want a few bites worth every sinful calorie, the burnt ends gets my vote.

—Daria Meoli THE WOODEN SPOON, 285 GLENWOOD AVE., BLOOMFIELD, 973.743.0099, WOODENSPOONSALOON.COM

Sweet Black Sticky Rice, Up Thai, Morris Plains Tucked away in an unassuming Morris Plains strip mall, Up Thai has been making itself known to diners seeking traditional and inventive Thai dishes. When I go to Up Thai, I’m often tempted to fill up on the lengthy list of apps and entrees (try the golden pouch to start and the short rib massaman curry as your main), but I always save room for one particular dessert—the sweetened black sticky rice. The starchy grain, which changes to a regal purple hue when cooked, is generously flavored with coconut milk, and it’s fit for a king when paired with slices of fresh mango.

Remember: Glutinous rice does not contain gluten—so go ahead and enjoy it, friends with Celiac disease!

—Darius Amos UP THAI, 981 TABOR RD., MORRIS PLAINS, 973.998.8536, UPTHAINJ.COM

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WHERE TOEAT F I N E

C A S UA L

THE PUBLICK HOUSE TAVERN & INN 111 Main St. 908.879.6878 chesterpublickhouse.com

SMOKE RISE VILLAGE INN 9 Perimeter Rd. 973.838.7770 smokerisevillageinn.com

TOPAZ THAI 137 Washington Ave. 973.759.7425 topazthainj.com

REDWOODS GRILL & BAR 459 Main St. 908.879.7909 redwoodsgrillandbar.com

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BLOOMFIELD

DENVILLE

SOLAR DO MINHO 15 Cleveland St. 973.844.0500 solardominhobelleville. com

BINH DUONG 61 Belleville Ave. 973.680.8440

STAMNA 1045 N. Broad St. 973.338.5151 stamnataverna.com

BOONTON

BOONTON SUSHI HOUSE 701 Main St. 973.394.8811 sushiboonton.com

ALEXIS DINER 3130 Rte. 10 W. 973.361.8000 alexisdinerrt10.com THE PASTA SHOP 13 First Ave. 973.253.4143 thepastashopdenville.com

DOVER

THE QUIET MAN 64 E. McFarlan St. 973.366.6333 quietmanpub.com

ROMA PIZZERIA 709 Main St. 973.335.1614 romapizzaofboonton. com

EL TAPATIO 29 E. Blackwell St. 973.537.0833 eltapatiodover.com

THAI PING 811 Main St. 973.335.9541 thaiping.com

DON JOSE 200 Rte. 10 W. #7 973.781.0155 donjosemexican.com

CALDWELL

FORTE 182 Bloomfield Ave. 973.403.9411 fortepizzeria.com HOKKAIDO NOODLE AND ROLL 405 Bloomfield Ave. 862.702.3817 hokkaidoroll.com

CEDAR KNOLLS

H2OCEAN RESTAURANT & RAW BAR 41 Ridgedale Ave. 973.984.9594 h2oceanrestaurant.com

CHATHAM

RESTAURANT SERENADE 6 Roosevelt Ave. 973.701.0303 restaurantserenade.com SCALINI FEDELI 63 Main St. 973.701.9200 scalinifedeli.com

CHESTER

FORMOSA 79 W. Main St. 908.879.4848

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MR. CHU 44 Rte. 10 973.887.7555 PENANG MALAYSIAN & THAI CUISINE 200 Rte. 10 W. #8 973.887.6989 penangcuisine.com

FAIRFIELD

JOSE TEJAS 647 Rte. 46 W. 973.808.8201 bordercafe.com TIERNEY’S COPPERHOUSE 4 Little Falls Rd., 973.227.6066 tierneyscopperhouse.com

KINNELON

CYPRESS TAVERN 174 Kinnelon Rd. 973.492.2700 cypresstavernnj.com HOUSE OF THAI 1483 Rte. 23 #6 973.750.1600 SAN GIORGIO’S ITALIAN BISTRO 86 Boonton Ave. #86 973.492.5305

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ALICE’S 24 Nolans Pt. Park Rd. 973.663.9600 alicesrestaurantnj.com PAVINCI ITALIAN GRILL 453 River Styx Rd. 973.770.4300 pavinci.com THE WINDLASS 45 Nolans Pt. Park Rd. 973.663.3190 thewindlass.com

LEDGEWOOD ICHIBAN SUSHI 1034 Rte. 46 973.252.0900 sushiichibannj.com

LOVING HUT 538 Rte. 10 973.598.9888 lovinghut.us/ledgewood

LINCOLN PARK

202 ITALIAN BISTRO 177 Main St. 973.709.0093 202bistro.com

CENTRAL+MAIN 3 Central Ave. 973.845.6622 centralandmain.com

PIATTINO 88 E. Main St. 973.543.002 piattinonj.com

PIG & PRINCE 1 Lackawanna Plz. 973.233.1006 pigandprince.com

ANTHONY FRANCOS 60 Beaverbrook Rd. 973.696.0708 anthonyfrancospizza.com

IL MONDO VECCHIO 72 Main St. 973.301.0024 ilmondovecchio.com

MILLBURN

TOAST 700 Bloomfield Ave. 973.509.8099 toastmontclair.com

SUNSET PUB & GRILL 425 Beaverbrook Rd. 973.694.8700 sunsetpubandgrill.com

MAPLEWOOD

LIVINGSTON

LITHOS ESTIATORIO 405 Eisenhower Pkwy.

973.758.1111 lithosgreekrestaurant. com SWEET BASIL’S CAFE 498 S. Livingston Ave. 973.994.3600 sweetbasilscafe.com

LONG VALLEY

LONG VALLEY PUB & BREWERY 1 Fairmount Rd. 908.876.1122 restaurantvillage atlongvalley.com

MADISON

BEGUM PALACE 300 Main St. 973.660.9100 begumindiancuisine.com

THE CASSIDY BAR + KITCHEN 160 Maplewood Ave. 973.762.5433 thecassidy.net CODA KITCHEN & BAR 177 Maplewood Ave. 973.327.2247 codakitchenandbar.com ST. JAMES’S GATE PUBLICK HOUSE 167 Maplewood Ave. 973.378.2222 stjamesgatepublick house.com

MENDHAM

THE BLACK HORSE TAVERN & PUB 1 W. Main St. 973.543.7300 blackhorsenj.com DANTE’S RISTORANTE 100 E. Main St. 973.543.5401 dantesnj.com

BASILICO 324 Millburn Ave. 973.379.7020 basilicomillburn.com CAFÉ MONET 309 Millburn Ave. 973.376.8555 cafemonet.info

MONT VILLE

COLUMBIA INN 29 Main Rd. 973.263.1300 thecolumbiainn.com

CARA MIA 194 Essex St. 973.379.8989 caramiamillburn.com

THE MONTVILLE INN 167 Rte. 202 973.541.1234 themontvilleinn.com

MOONSHINE 55 Main St. 973.218.6042 moonshinesupperclub. com

MORRIS PL AINS

MINE HILL

UP THAI 981 Tabor Rd. 973.998.8536 upthainj.com

CINDERS WOOD FIRE GRILL 319 Rte. 46 973.928.7000 cinderswoodfiregrill.com

MONTCL AIR EGAN & SONS 118 Walnut St. 973.744.1413 egannsons.com

TABOR ROAD TAVERN 510 Tabor Rd. 973.267.7004 taborroadtavern.com

NUTLEY

AMERICAN BISTRO 24 Washington Ave. 973.235.0505 americanbistro.net

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BETHERE D E C E M B E R

Ornament Making Workshop, Dec. 7

DEC 7 Ornaments are classic holiday decorations that you can hang on your tree for years to come. If you’re going to have it for years, why not make it personal?

The Eclectic Chic Boutique in Montclair is hosting an ORNAMENT MAKING WORKSHOP that will allow you to create a wondrous holiday ornament. From 7 p.m.-9 p.m., choose from three patterns and create the ornament using beads and wire.

You could keep the ornament for yourself as afestive holiday memory or use it as a gift! All materials are provided at this BYOB event, so you’ll only need to bring yourself, a bottle and your artistic side! Tickets: $20.

Visit eventbrite.com to purchase tickets.

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DEC 14 Experience the spirit of Christ-

mas at the CANDLELIGHT READING OF A CHRISTMAS CAROL 2018 in Kingsland Manor ballroom, Nutley. From 7 p.m.-10 p.m., take a trip back to the 19th century as you listen to John McCullough read the classic Christmas story written by Charles Dickens.

Stick around until the end; holiday refreshments will follow the reading. This event is recommended for ages 12+. Tickets: $15.

Visit eventa.us for more info.

DEC 15 Enjoy an evening of good food,

good drinks and a good cause. Morristown’s finest bars and taverns are participating in ANGELWISH HOLIDAY PUB CRAWL, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. The Laundromat, South Street Social, Iron Bar and Horseshoe Tavern are joining in to help raise money for Angelwish, an organization that grants holiday wishes to

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Kids Cooking Class, Dec. 29

children living with chronic illnesses. Festive holiday attire is encouraged. Tickets: $40.

Visit eventbrite.com for more info.

DEC 29 Teach children the importance of cooking and healthy eating at the KIDS COOKING CLASS by Dietitian Kimberly at Randolph’s Weis Markets, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. Meet Kimberly by the produce and prepared food sections, where she will be showing kids two to three no-cook recipes using healthy and tasty food. This class is FREE and recommended for ages 5-10.

Sign up by contacting Kimberly at kasman@ weismarkets.com or 973-442-5539.

DEC 31The 27TH ANNUAL FIRST NIGHT MORRIS COUNTY 2019 NEW YEAR’S EVE EVENT, from 4:45 p.m.-12 a.m., celebrates the new year with 70 performances, including dance, theater, music, visual arts, world culture and children’s programs.This event is family friendly and substance- and alcohol-free. Tickets: $20.

Go to firstnightmorris.com for more info and to purchase tickets.

JAN 5 & 6 Calling all crazy cat ladies

(and gentlemen)! You won’t want to miss THE CENTRAL JERSEY CAT FANCIERS CAT SHOW at The Hanover Marriott in Whippany, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday. More than 200 cats are expected to compete. There’s even going to be a special category for kittens and household pets. If watching all the incredible cats inspires you to take your

own home, Angel Paws, a rescue group, will be in attendance with homeless pets up for adoption. Tickets: $10 adults, $7 seniors, $7 children 4-12, and under 4 is FREE. Visit ticama.org/cj for more info.

JAN 6 There’s no better way to start the new year than with a laugh. So, kick off 2019 right by attending the LAUGHTER YOGA IN THE PARK class in Yanticaw Park, Nutley. The half hour class starts at 10 a.m. and is hosted by The Love Guru, who will present standing moves only and include exercises that will increase happy hormones and decrease stress hormones.

Bring comfortable clothes and a water bottle as you laugh and stretch your way into a healthier state of mind. Tickets: $20$25. Visit eventbrite.com for more info.

JAN 11 All are welcome to watch the

stage play NOT THIS TIME, presented

by Endurance Productions. Swing by the Upper Montclair Women’s Club for a night full of laughter and tears for the whole family.

The play details the life of a family that looks perfect on the outside but is actually falling apart. Since this is Endurance Productions’ first show of the New Year they’ll have raffles and giveaways. Tickets: $25. Visit eventbrite. com for more info.

Send event listings to: Morris/Essex Health & Life, 110 Summit Ave., Montvale, NJ 07645; or email us at editor@wainscotmedia.com. Listings must be received two months before the event and must include a phone number or website that will be published.

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BEST OF MORRIS/ESSEX FOOD FESTIVAL/PARTY & EXPO 2018 The annual Best of Morris/Essex Food Festival/Party & Expo was a night many will never forget. The event, once again held at the Wilshire Grand Hotel in West Orange, showcased the winners of the annual Morris/Essex Health & Life Readers’ Choice Awards. Attendees enjoyed mouth-watering fare from local restaurants, yoga demonstrations, massages, fashion shows, live entertainment, raffles and giveaways and much more!

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