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CreativeLiving3 Health & Fitness

Better sleep • Dental careand cosmetic procedures

4 Senior LivingRetirement communities• Rehabilitation

5 Local BusinessHabitat for Humanity• Snow blowers • Travel agency

6 At HomeDecorating • Winter driving• Entertaining • Holiday recipes

TopicsTwo of my closest college pals were from the

West Coast – too far away to hang out with familyto celebrate the four-day Thanksgiving weekend,a holiday halved when the Buckeyes playedMich-igan at home. Gail and Bob piled into Dad’s Dodgewhen he picked up my sister and me at our dormfor the drive home to Delhi. Fond memories ofthose Thanksgiving breaks are rekindled at ourholiday table year in, year out.

Soon your family and friends will gather tocelebrate the holidays, reminisce and make newmemories – maybe at your place. Use this issue ofCreative Living to minimize your role as host.Inside are time-saving, fun ideas for decorating,preparing festive eats and entertaining. In addi-tion, you will find helpful information on betterhealth for your family andsenior care.

Visit Creative Livingadvertisers, then relax andenjoy the company of lovedones.

Happy Thanksgiving.

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Somemight call thefall and winter monthsthe holiday season, but itcould just as easily beknown as the hostingseason. It’s the time ofyear when cooking forcrowds and welcomingfriends and family forcelebrations is the nameof the game. For thoseopening their homes toguests, it can be hectic,but there are plenty ofways to make the seasonas full of cheer as itshould be.

» Give your deco-rations a checkup. Bypulling out your holidaydecorations well ahead oftime, you can save your-

self the stress of last-minute surprises likebroken platters or lightstrings with half thebulbs burnt out. If youfind items that are bro-ken or in disrepair, don’tthrow them out – make afew quick fixes instead.Repair broken items withreliably tough adhesiveslike Gorilla, which comein a variety of formulas,from clear-drying epoxyto wood glue and more.Replace burnt-out bulbsindividually, rather thanbuying entire newstrands.

» Stock your pantry.During every holiday thisseason, food will be a

major focus. Be preparedfor the biggest days byhaving all the ingredientsyou need in your pantry,freezer and – closer to theactual events – your re-frigerator. From spices tostock to sweet treats, it’sbetter to have everythingon hand rather than risk-ing the chance of thegrocery store beingclosed or dealing with thelong, hectic holiday lines.It’s also a great opportu-nity to make sure thatyou have enough supplieson hand to feed guestswho stay for a few daysat a time, from breakfast

Getting your home ready for guests will make them feel more comfortable when theyarrive and give you a new sense of holiday cheer. ARACONTENT PHOTO

Preparing your homefor the hosting season

See HOSTING, Page 4

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H E A L T H & F I T N E S S

The holidays can be astressful time, with trav-el, shopping for gifts andnot getting enough sleepto enjoy the time wellrested. Dr. Kitzmiller hassome great ideas to helpyou enjoy the season.

» A dozen reasons tosmile – Dr. Kitzmillerhas a number of smile-enhancing products andservices available. Whit-ening products can giveyou that dazzling smilefor holiday photos.

Check out compactwhitening pens (great forstocking-stuffers!), whit-ening gel or in-officeZoom teeth-whiteningtreatment. More perma-nent solutions for a newsmile include Invisaligninvisible braces, andLumineers.

Dr. Kitzmiller also

offers complimentarysmile consultations com-plete with a free Lumis-mile (digital makeoverphotos). Not sure? Justask a member of histeam to wrap up a giftcertificate for you.

» Nomore frowns –Have you ever wanted toget rid of those peskyfrown lines or crow’sfeet? Dr. Kitzmiller of-fers Botox and Juvedermtreatments that can giveyou a more youthfulappearance in less than

an hour.» A quiet night’s

sleep – Do you snore orknow someone who does?Do you have a Continu-ous Positive AirwayPressure (CPAP) ma-chine to treat your Ob-structive Sleep Apneabut wish there was aneasier alternative, espe-cially for travel?

At Dr. Kitzmiller’sSnoring and Sleep ApneaTreatment Center, heoffers Oral ApplianceTherapy to reduce oreliminate snoring andprovide a convenient,effective alternative toCPAP machines.

Dr. Kitzmiller’s com-plimentary sleep consul-tations are a great way tosee if this medical treat-ment could be right foryou.

Dr. Kitzmiller and his team want to make you smile this holiday season. PROVIDED

Let Dr. Kitzmiller get youready for the holidays

SEASON’SGREETINGS!Call Dr. Kitzmiller at

513-248-8848 to schedulecomplimentary consulta-tions or to order a customholiday gift certificate.

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S E N I O R L I V I N G

The weather is defi-nitely changing and itbrings with it differentchallenges for stayingwell. The good news isthat there is a lot you cando to stay healthy thiswinter and to keep thosearound you healthy, too.

Keeping germs atbay

It is inevitable. Thedamp, chilly days bringwith them the coughs andsneezes of those aroundyou. How do you keepfrom getting it? Believe itor not, the simplest wayis the best and that isgood, old-fashioned handwashing. When you washyour hands properly youprevent the spread ofmany germs. Properlymeans soaping for 30seconds and then rinsingthoroughly. How do youknow if it is 30 seconds?Some people sing twochoruses of “HappyBirthday” to themselves.Others use the ABCs“Alphabet Song.” What-ever works for you, makesure you spend the timeto keep those germsaway. And when you

leave a public restroom,don’t grab the door han-dle with your nice, cleanhand. Use a paper towelto create a barrier andthen dispose of that towelproperly.

Fight the fluWe’re all reading about

H1N1 and the dangers inthe current flu season.Well, it turns out that theregular seasonal flu isjust as dangerous and, forseniors, even more so. Ifyou have no medical rea-son not to, a flu shot is themost important thing thatyou can do. And flu shotsare very available, bothat your doctor’s officeand in many other loca-tions. It is a small step totake for very powerfulprevention.

KeepmovingIf the ground is wet or

slippery, it makes it diffi-cult to go out and exer-cise – even though weknow how important it isto do that. There are a lotof reasons that you needto keep moving. It’s goodfor your heart, yourweight, your joints and

your overall state ofmind. What can you do?Many local malls opentheir doors early so thatyou can walk. You mighteven find a congenialgroup of mall walkers tojoin. If you can’t get out,walk in place in front ofyour television, add anextra flight or two of stairclimbing, or turn on anexercise show and followalong. The worst thingyou can do is just sit – sodon’t just sit there, dosomething!

Stay warmIf the weather is in-

clement, dress properlyfor it. Keep your headcovered, keep your feetdry and you can avoid alot of winter-relatedhealth issues. It’s a smallthing to do but protectingyourself from the ele-ments was good advice togive your children andit’s good advice to followyourself.

A few simple acts canmake winter a healthierseason for you and all ofthose around you. Takecare of yourself as 2012winds to a close.

A few simple acts canmake winter a healthierseason for you and yours

to dinner and dessert.» Freshen your lin-

ens. Guest rooms oftengo dormant during thequieter seasons of theyear, and need a bit ofairing out before thehosting season. Keep afew sets of linens freshlylaundered – one on eachbed and a couple in thecloset – to avoid stale

smells. Make sure youalso have a few extrablankets clean and readyto use as throws, anddon’t forget to vacuum orclean window treat-ments, where dust easilycollects.

» Get in the spirit.Add to your home’s sea-sonal spirit by making afew crafts or gifts todecorate the main rooms,as well as guest rooms.Get creative with craftstore items, or try “up-cycling” thrift store or

yard sale finds into holi-day décor that’s uniquelyyours.

» Be ready to enter-tain. Being a good hostmeans being preparedfor last-minute fun. Afterthe big meal is finishedand everything iscleaned up, you and yourguests will have time forsome extra fun. Set outDVDs, board games andbooks that will keepguests of all ages enter-tained.

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You never know whatyou’re going to find at aHabitat for HumanityReStore. Appliances,furniture, building ma-terials or an old stained-glass window salvagedfrom an area remodel. Ormaybe even a uniquewagon wheel chandelierfor your western-themedden.

Great bargains fundgreat work

ReStores exist for thesole purpose of support-ing Habitat’s vision forour community, whereeveryone has a simple,decent and affordableplace to live and thrive.In Greater Cincinnati youcan shop at four arealocations, and we arecloser than you think.

Visit us on North BendRoad in Cheviot. You canalso visit the Bond Hilland Hamilton locations inCincinnati and the Flor-ence, Ky., ReStore.

ReStore accepts donat-ed goods, which are soldto the general public(that’s you) at a fractionof the retail cost. Theproceeds from the storego to support local build-ing projects throughoutGreater Cincinnati. Plus,ReStores help to keepthousands of pounds ofwaste out of our localarea’s waste stream.

A Habitat hand upSimple, decent shelter

is a basic human need andthe ReStores in our com-munity operate to sup-port this very notion.

Habitat for Humanity ofGreater Cincinnati(HFHGC) builds homes inpartnership with qualify-ing partner families. Onlyafter each family investshundreds of hours ofsweat equity buildingtheir home alongsidevolunteers, Habitat sellsthem their home at noprofit through a zeropercent interest mort-gage.

The biggest miscon-ception about Habitat isthat it is a “give-away”program. The only thingHabitat gives away to itsfamilies is the opportuni-ty to build a better futurefor their family. Habitatpartners with families tobe successful homeown-ers by preparing them topay for and maintain

their homes and connectwith their neighborhoods.Home ownership is stillthe No. 1way to buildwealth in the UnitedStates, and can be thebridge a family needs tocross into economic sta-bility and self-sufficien-cy, while simultaneouslyhelping to break the cycleof poverty that plaguestoo many Greater Cincin-nati families and chil-dren.

“It makes no differ-ence whether you arebuilding walls for a Habi-tat house, purchasingnew cabinets at one ofour ReStores or donatingyour used dining roomtable for sale, the endresult is the same,” saysEd Lee, president andCEO of Habitat for Hu-

manity of Greater Cincin-nati. “You are helpingmore hard-working fam-ilies get into decent hous-ing.”

In 2012-13, HFHGCwill build or renovate upto 38 homes across anine-county service areaincluding Hamilton, But-ler, Clermont andWarrencounties in Ohio; Boone,Campbell and Kentoncounties in Kentucky; andDearborn and Ohio coun-ties in Indiana, and pro-ceeds from the ReStorewill play a major role inmaking this possible.

Good news for youand the environment

By some estimates,25-40 percent of the Unit-

Habitat’s ReStore offers hope and treasure

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A T H O M E

As you prepare tocelebrate the holidays,welcoming loved onesinto your home is a high-light of the festivities.You may eagerly lookforward to gathering withfamily and friends, but isyour house holiday- andhouse guest-ready?

Preparing your homefor holiday guests doesn’thave to be time consum-ing or costly. By focusingon areas that receive themost guest traffic, youcan create a fresh, wel-coming environmentwithin budget. The homeimprovement experts atLowe’s recommend up-dating five key spaces:

» Entryways: Start bymaking a great first im-pression and setting the

mood by enhancing theentryway and improvingcurb appeal. By adding anew doormat and paint-ing the front door aninviting, rich jewel tone,you’ll be sure to make astatement year-roundabout the personalitiesinside your home.

Next, step inside andconsider lighting up-grades. The foyer is theperfect spot to add a dra-matic pendant light orchandelier to welcomeguests with a warm glow.Add some festive holidaydécor by layering a cen-terpiece of paperwhites –a fragrant, fast-growingseasonal flower – pairedwith pine cones on a foy-er table to create a lookthat combines two pop-

ular seasonal standbys.Roomier entryways canbenefit from a decorativeurn filled with a varietyof greens.

» Kitchens: The kitch-en is the hub of the home,especially during theholidays. Giving thisroom a refresh can bequick and easy, regard-less of budget.

Painting is one of thesimplest, most cost-effec-tive ways to completelychange the look of aspace. Experiment withrich, food- and spice-inspired hues that willprovide an appealingbackdrop for holidaydécor and remain rele-vant when the seasonschange.

It’s easier than ever to

change the look ofcountertops and cabinets.While you’re swappingout knobs and drawerpulls, consider givingtired laminate counter-tops a coat of paint. Add anew backsplash in ceram-ic tile or natural stone, orgo quick and easy withpeel-and-stick metal tilethat evokes the look ofclassic tin.

» Guest bath/powderroom: After the kitchen,the guest bath or powderroomwill likely see themost holiday traffic.These rooms – usuallysmaller than masterbaths – will benefit froma simple de-cluttering.Quick updates like addingnew cabinet hardwareand coordinating accesso-

ries like soap dishes,lotion dispensers, tooth-brush holders, showercurtains and towels areeasy ways to refreshthese small but importantareas.

» Living room:Guestswill also congregate inthe living room.

A decorated mantel isa classic holiday décortouch. For a fast and easyfestive look, place looseevergreen branchesalong the mantel andintersperse with brightlycolored Christmas orna-ments. Don’t overlook theChristmas tree. Posi-tioning a tree in front of awindow allows your holi-day spirit to shinethrough to the outdoors.

– ARAContent

Some simple cosmetic changes go a long way toward making the living roomwarm, comfortable and inviting. Changing accent pillows and throws toseasonal patterns and colors are a great way to start. ARACONTENT PHOTO

Make your home holiday-ready



Are you ready forsnow?

Winter is just aroundthe corner and any daynow you are going towake up to a winter won-derland right outsideyour door. We’re due!

Now is the time to getyour snow blower out fora test startup and a checkto see that all parts areoperating correctly.

Or bring your snowblower to White OakLawn Mower for a much-needed tune-up. Ourexperts are Master Ser-vice Technician-qualifiedfor most brands, and willcheck rpm’s, paddleclearance, scraper wear,

adjust cables and so on.Stop in and see the

selection of Toro SnowBlowers, such as the ToroPower Clear 418 ZR, a58-pound muscle ma-chine that throws up to25 feet.

The Toro Power Clear418s make great Christ-mas gifts and are on salenow, starting at $359.

Service after the pur-chase is also important.When it snows, you’llwant your snow blowerin tip-top shape.

White Oak Lawn Mow-er is at 3590 Blue RockRoad.

For more informationcall 513-385-4397.

Yes, you can just blow offthe next big snowstorm!

Visit White Oak LawnMower and be prepared for the season’s snowfalls. PROVIDED

ed States’ overall wastestream results frombuilding or renovatinghomes. But what’s evenmore troubling is that acertain percentage ofthis “waste” is still us-able – just not by itscurrent owner. EnterHabitat for HumanityReStore, a place wheregood-condition usablebuilding materials, fur-niture, appliances andmore find a second life.ReStore provides agreat alternative thatkeeps these kinds ofmaterials out of thelandfill and puts themback into service byselling them to cost-savvy consumers.

Countless customershave shared their homeimprovement storieswith the ReStore. “Onecouple who had beensaving to build theirhome for years was ableto complete their homenine months ahead ofschedule because of thesavings they found atReStore,” said SteveWilt, store manager ofthe Florence, Ky., Re-Store. “They purchasedkitchen cabinets, fau-cets, sinks and lighting

for a fraction of whatthey would have been ata retail home-improve-ment store which pro-vided the savings theyneeded to install thematerials ahead ofschedule. This is justone example of how theReStore is a true win-win-win for GreaterCincinnati. Customersget a great bargain,we’re reducing waste inour landfills, and pur-chases support thegreater good of the com-munity through Habitatfor Humanity’s work.”

Shop or donatetoday

There is always agreat deal to find atReStore and they offerfree pickup of yourlarge items across theTristate. If you’re look-ing to do some repairs,take on a weekend pro-ject or you’re a landlordwho needs to replaceappliances withoutspending a fortune, theReStore is a one-stop-shop for all your homeimprovement needs.Open to the public Mon-day through Saturdaywith four convenientlocations, the ReStorewould be thankful foryour business. Visithabitatcincinnati.org orcall 513-721-GIVE.

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When you’re looking tomake a treat to sharewith family and friendsor give as a gift, having afantastic “go-to” recipe inyour arsenal can besweet. Here’s one that fitsthe bill on ease of prep-aration and taste and thatyou’ll be happy to sharewith those you love. Cre-ated by Louanne Ber-trand, a popular foodblogger at Louanne’sKitchen, it’s a cookiethat’s great anytime ofthe year.

Cherry Pecan ChewsYield: 5 dozen

2 1⁄2 cups flour1 1⁄2 teaspoons bakingpowder

1⁄2 teaspoon salt1 cup unsalted butter,softened

1 1⁄2 cups sugar1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract1⁄2 teaspoon almond extract1 large egg1⁄3 cup finely choppedmaraschino cherries

1 cup toasted and finelychopped pecans

Note: The dough mustchill before baking; pre-heat oven to 350˚ F whenready to bake.

Whisk flour, bakingpowder and salt together;set aside. Cream togetherbutter, sugar, vanilla and

almond until fluffy. Beatin egg. Mix in cherriesand pecans. Add flourmixture, mixing untilwell incorporated. Patdough into a disk, wrap inplastic wrap or wax pa-per, and chill for at least 1hour, although overnightis best. Preheat oven to350˚ F. Line a bakingsheet with parchmentpaper or spray with non-stick spray. Using a smallcookie scoop, portiondough onto preparedbaking sheet, spacingcookies 2 inches apart.Bake for 11-12 minutes oruntil lightly brownaround the edges. Allowcookies to cool for at least5 minutes before remov-ing to a cooling rack.

A librarian by day andwanna-be chef at home,Louanne says, “This reci-pe, like many others Ishare on my blog, is myown, based on culinarymemories frommy child-hood.” She recommendsyou keep a jar or two ofmaraschino cherries onhand to add color andflavor to your favoritebaked goods. The cher-ries are so versatile thatthey can be used in appe-tizers, beverages andentrées, as well as des-serts.

– North American PrecisSyndicate

Cherry PecanChews to share

From fruit to nuts, it’s all there in this one delicious cherrypecan cookie. NAPS PHOTO

Harsh winter condi-tions can have cripplingeffects for drivers inlocations often affectedby snowy and icy weath-er during the coldmonths. Even a quicktrip to the grocery storecould prove to be a diffi-cult task, especially if avehicle is not ready forchallenging conditionsthat may come with thecold weather.

Here are some simpletips to help you arrivesafely to your destina-tion.

» Traction is key:With hazardous winterweather ahead, now isnot the time to ignoreyour tires. Many vehi-cles need superior-per-forming winter tires foroptimum traction tonavigate harsh winterconditions with confi-

dence.» Feel the pressure:

As temperatures change,so does tire pressure.Proper tire inflation isessential for increasedautomotive safety, opti-mum driving perfor-mance and even goodfuel mileage. Tiresshould be inflated to thevehicle manufacturerrecommendations print-ed on a placard on thedriver’s side door jambor in the glove box, andshould be checked atleast monthly. Improperinflation can lead topremature or irregulartire wear and even re-duce a vehicle’s fuelefficiency by an averageof 3.3 percent.

» Take the lead outof your foot: Remem-ber, just because youhave superior traction

doesn’t mean you canspeed in snowy and icyconditions. With temper-atures dropping, anyprecipitation can causethe roadway to becomedangerously slick. Whenapproaching intersec-tions, stop signs, turns orany area where you haveto decelerate, take yourfoot off the gas, applythe brakes gently andgive yourself a cushionin case of slippery condi-tions. You can’t get toyour destination quicklyif your car is off theroad.

» A clean vehicle is asafe vehicle:Do notdrive without removingsnow from the entirevehicle. If snow is left onthe hood, it can blow ontothe windshield, obstruct-

Just as consumers spend hours winterizing their homes, it is important to winterizeyour vehicle. ARACONTENT PHOTO

Confidence is keywhen driving inwinter weather

SeeWINTER, Page 9


S E N I O R L I V I N G

November kicks offthe beginning of the holi-day season for most inour communities, andmany aging adults maybe planning to have aneeded surgery – such asa hip or knee replacement– so that they are back toenjoying their independ-ence prior to the hustleand bustle of the holidayseason.

For many, it is com-mon to consider the reha-bilitation required afteran important surgery, butoften one does not thinkabout the importance ofpreparing the body priorto surgery. There aremany activities that canbe completed beforesurgery which help en-sure that elderly patientswill be in the best condi-tion before their neces-sary procedure. As op-posed to “rehabilitation”after surgery, this is re-ferred to as “prehabil-itation.”

Such a program isdesigned to improvestrength and perfor-mance of functionaltasks, as well as reduce

the amount of pain andrecovery time followingsurgery. A recent studyfound that knee and hipreplacement patients whoparticipated in an exer-cise-based physical thera-py program six weeksprior to surgery reducedtheir need for inpatientrehabilitation by 73 per-cent. “The benefits ofexercise before surgeryare very clear: The moreyou can do for yourselfphysically before surgerythe better off you will be,says lead study authorDaniel Rooks, Ph.D., as-sistant professor of medi-cine at HarvardMedicalSchool.

The expert staff atTriple Creek RetirementCommunity is speciallytrained to assist you inbecoming as well-condi-tioned as possible prior tosurgery through a varietyof moderate exercise,including warm-ups,cardiovascular activity,strength training, flex-ibility training and func-tional skills.

Our specialized careeven extends throughout

the entire recovery proc-ess if you are unable toreturn home directlyafter surgery or an in-jury. Our “Home Again”rehabilitation programwill pamper you whileyou undergo physical/occupational and/orspeech therapy, and we’llget you back to maximumindependence fast! You’llexercise with some of themost modern equipment,using innovative therapyapproaches with provenresults. And once you’reready to return home,we’ll send you back withprepared meals and com-plete a home inspection toensure your safety. You’llbe amazed at how quicklyyou’re able to returnhome – maybe in time tocomplete your holidayshopping.

For more informationabout our state-of-the artprehabilitation programand the services andamenities of our propri-etary Home Again reha-bilitation program, pleasecontact a member of ourstaff today at 513-851-0601.

Triple Creek RetirementCommunity: ‘Prehab’ willget you home faster

ing your view and if lefton the roof or tailgate,snow can fly off the car,especially at high speeds,hitting other cars andcausing accidents andswerving. Driving withsnow on your car, ob-structing your vision, isdangerous.

» Protect your in-vestment: Cars, trucksand SUVs are likely

weathering the harshconditions and corrosiveelements associated withwinter, including freezingrain, snow, ice, sand andsalt. Keeping vehiclesclean will help protectthem from the chemicalsand dirt that may attackthe car’s finish and un-dercarriage.

» Keep it flowing: Oilis the lifeblood of theengine, helping to keep itrunning efficiently andeffectively. Not sure whatoil to use? Defer to aprofessional or use the

grade of motor oil recom-mended by the vehiclemanufacturer to achieveoptimum engine protec-tion and fuel efficiency.

» Keep a kit:Keep asurvival kit handy. Aflashlight with freshbatteries, a blanket, wa-ter bottles, cellphonecharger, jumper cables,flares, a “HELP” sign,and a first-aid kit willprepare you for emergen-cy situations or unexpect-ed breakdowns.

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Here’s a sweet idea:Serve yourself and thoseyou love a hint of a sea-side vacation in a tastydrink that also offers thereal warmth and cozyfeelings of hot cocoa bythe fire.

Salted Caramel HotCocoa(Makes 1 serving)

¾ cup low-fat milk, heatedPinch of sea saltWhipped cream, caramelsyrup and cocoa (optional)

1 envelope Rich MilkChocolate Flavor NestléHot CocoaMix

1 to 2 tablespoons caramelsyrup

Pour milk into largemug. Stir in hot cocoamix, caramel syrup andsalt.

Top with whippedcream. Drizzle with addi-tional caramel syrup.

Sprinkle with cocoa.After you’ve enjoyed

this yourself, you maycare to share the delightwith others. Pack thenon-perishable ingredi-ents in attractive jars,write out the recipe andwrap them up for afriend, hostess, lettercarrier, teacher or any-one to whom you’d like togive a sweet treat.


A tasteful way to show you careCreatewarmconnectionsandmemorieswith lovedonesthrough thisdeliciousSaltedCaramelHot Cocoatreat. NAPSPHOTO

If you want a tradition-al, perfectly carved,Thanksgiving turkey butwould like to bring a deli-cious twist to the meal,then look to chef, cook-book author and JamesBeard–award nomineeKathy Gunst. She hasdiscovered a way to bringthe tradition of theThanksgiving turkey tothe holiday table in anunconventional way.

Every Thanksgiving,Kathy Gunst roasts aturkey in the oven, butone year she had a largercrowd than usual andneeded to cook two tur-keys. “So, on a colder-than-normal Novemberday, I decided to grill-roast a second turkey,”says Gunst.

“The recipe, it turnsout, couldn’t be simpler.”Grilling the bird resultedin a picture-perfectglazed turkey with juicymeat and a subtle smokeyflavor. “This recipe is

Try a delicious twist to traditional turkey

Grill roasting results in a picture-perfect glazed turkey with juicy meat and a subtle smokey flavor. NAPS PHOTOSee TURKEY, Page 12


A T H O M E

While holiday memo-ries often center onfamily meals – includingspecial, traditional des-serts – many familiesmay be concerned aboutthe extra calories. Thereare some smart andsimple ways for familiesto overcome this chal-lenge.

» Pile on the fruit.Try placing a bowl ofclementines or apples onthe holiday table. Thefruit looks beautiful andis easy to eat, even forchildren. Make a winterfruit salad with yourtraditional meal.

» Update familyfavorites with healthyadd-ins. If homemadebreads are your family’s

treat of choice, try bak-ing with whole wheatflour or adding inhealthful options such asbananas, blueberries,cranberries, apples,walnuts and pecans. Justbe sure to use nuts inmoderation since theyare high in calories.

» Make it a mini.Consider serving bite-sized desserts instead offull servings. Mini pies,cake pops and one-bitecookies are all ways youcan control your fam-ily’s portion sizes. Justremember, just becausethey are smaller in sizedoesn’t mean you shouldeat more of them.


This holiday season, you can enjoy traditional treats –with a more healthful twist. NAPS PHOTO

Healthy, tasty desserts

Every holiday seasonis built upon family tradi-tions of years past.Whether it’s enjoyingholiday baking withfriends or shopping withloved ones for gifts, tradi-tions define the season.While honoring the past,traditions also open us tothe opportunity to createnew family observances,along with some greatmemories.

This year, introducesome new traditions toyour holiday celebrationswith these ideas forblending the traditions ofyesteryear with new onesof your own:

Decorating in thedigital world

Decorating for theseason is an importantpart of many holidayobservances. Whether it’san heirloom Christmastree ornament, a menorahhanded down throughgenerations, or an Africandrum that highlightsKwanzaa celebrations inthe home, a cherisheddecoration can be centralto the season.

Technology makes iteasy to give the time-honored tradition of deco-rating for the holidays amodern flare with itemslike personalized photoornaments and digitalpicture frames. An orna-ment that preserves aholiday memory with apersonal photo wouldmake a treasured additionto any tree ornamentcollection. Another way tomerge memories of holi-days past with contempo-rary style is to load favor-ite photos on a digitalframe and place theframe in a central loca-tion in your home.

The taste of a happyholiday

Holiday food traditionsallow us to savor flavorsand revisit memories thatwe don’t experience atany other time of year.Treats like cookies addsweet enjoyment to theseason. In fact, 42 percentof people bring cookies ordessert as a hostess giftwhen invited to a party,according to a survey byArchway Cookies. With 30percent of survey respon-dents saying they attendthree to four holiday par-ties or gatherings be-tween Halloween and theNew Year, and 66 percentsaying they will host atleast one holiday event,there are a lot of cookies

going around.

Themovies thatmove us

Whether you’re chuck-ling over Chevy Chase’schallenges in “ChristmasVacation,” pining withRalphie for the perfectgift, or having your heart-strings tugged by JimmyStewart in “It’s a Wonder-ful Life,” holiday filmscan be a focal point offamily holiday traditions.While the classics like “AChristmas Story” and“Miracle on 34th Street”will likely always havetheir place, it can be funto incorporate some newoptions into your holidayviewing for a fresh spin

Blend old and newholiday traditions

Holiday traditions are as much a part of the season as coolweather and good will toward all. Blending time-honoredones with new ideas can help your loved ones createunique memories that will last long after the last cookie iseaten and the decorations are packed away for anotheryear. ARACONTENT PHOTO

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Life is a journey, andRuss Brose has enjoyeda succession of trips.

After working 32years for PrudentialInsurance, he openedBrose Tours, whichmoved from Price Hill toDelhi Township in 1995,and is now celebratingits 23rd anniversary.

For his active busi-ness acumen, BroseTours was honored as theBusiness of the Year2010 by the Delhi Busi-ness Association.

In groups of 30 ormore, Brose’s clientstravel worldwide – fromRome, Switzerland andIreland to Caribbeancruises to Vegas and allover the U.S.A. – andenjoy excellent accom-modations, quality lug-gage handling and topentertainment. Its busesare less than two yearsold and include ameni-ties that make for com-fortable traveling: airconditioning, restrooms,on-board movies andsnacks.

“We will also recog-

nize your birthday, anni-versary or other specialoccasion,” said Russ.

Russ and longtimebusiness manager VickiSteinmann have beenescorting tours aboutonce a month for fun,scenic getaways. Both goon every trip to makesure everything goessmoothly.

“Hotels and restau-rants know I want andexpect everything to beperfect,” he said, addingthey enjoy going out inthe evening with theircustomers, having funand a few drinks. “Wehave never canceled atrip in 23 years.”

When not makingtravel plans, Russ andVicki are putting outmonthly shopper publi-cations: ads and couponsfor local businesses aswell as school newspa-pers.

For a trip on life’sjourney, call BroseTours, located at 417Anderson Ferry Road, at513-347-9433. Or visitwww.brosetours.com.

Enjoy your rideon Brose Tours

on an old tradition.Looking for something

family friendly? Settle inwith an oldie but goodie,like “Home Alone.” Don’tforget to serve treats.

Gathering withloved ones

Spending time withfamily is the holiday tra-dition 58 percent of peo-ple most look forward to,according to the Archwaysurvey. For all the fun ofgift-exchanges and feasts,sharing time with those

we love is the real heartof the holiday season.

Traditionally, lovedones come together dur-ing the holidays for occa-sions like meals, parties,religious services, car-oling and sports events. Itcan also be rewarding tocreate new family tradi-tions by bringing lovedones together in freshways.

For example, tap theseason’s spirit of charityby volunteering as a fam-ily to work at the localhomeless shelter, soupkitchen, or by participat-ing in clothing and toydrives for those in need.

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nothing short of a revela-tion,” she said.

You will not believehow a plain old turkey,simply seasoned withsalt and pepper, placedon a hot grill, can havethis much flavor with solittle fuss,” says Gunst.

Grilled Turkey110-12 pound turkey cleaned anddried. Salt and freshly groundblack pepper, seasoned to taste.

Heat a fire in the grill(charcoal or gas) andcook a small (10- to 12-pound) whole turkeyover indirect heat with aminimum of seasoning.

Be sure to place ashallow pan underneaththe bird atop the char-coal or burner covers tocatch the drippings andreduce flare-ups. Grillfor approximately 2hours (use thermometerto check for doneness).

Stuff the bird and/oradd an array of vegeta-bles to the grill, likestuffed squash, corn on

the cob, or turnips andpotatoes for a completemeal. Add your vegeta-bles to the grill 30 min-utes or so before theturkey is done. Once themeat is cooked andcooled the bird is readyfor carving.

“I can’t overestimatehow important it is tohave a good, sharp knifefor carving the bird. Itshould be very tenderand carve easily, but awell-sharpened favoritecarving knife will makethings that much easier,”says Gunst.

Turkey Carving Tips:Three Easy Steps

If you want the tur-key you serve “gobbledup” this holiday, avoidhacking the bird by try-ing these simple carvingtips from Chef’sChoice®:

» Step 1Be sure to use a good,

sharp knife. Sharpknives are not only safer,they will help you tosmoothly cut thin, evenslices without shreddingthe meat.

Fortunately, you don’thave to be an expert to

put a razor-sharp edgeon your knife. Chef-’sChoice M130 sharpenerprofessionally sharpenssteels and strops allbrands and types ofknives.

Precision guides elim-inate guesswork forsharp, durable edges.

» Step 2After the turkey is

cooked (meat thermom-eter should read 180° Fwhen inserted in thethickest part of the tur-key thigh) cool the birdfor 15 minutes.

Cooling makes themeat firmer and easierto slice. Remove and setaside the turkey legs andthe last joint of eachwing.

Make a long, deep (tothe bone) horizontal“base cut” into thebreast just above thewing.

» Step 3Slice down vertically

through the breast untilyou meet the originalbase cut. This will re-lease perfect, evenslices.


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