SOSMagAprilJune2022

In The Island in Winter, Kelleys Island resident, Alexi Panehal, discusses the various aspects of island life, from the quirky to the cantankerous, the generous to the genial, and everything in between. She comments on the aspects of summer life, when the island is inundated with fair weather visitors and residents, as well as the stark seclusion of winter. A great book for people interested in life on one of Lake Erie’s very special islands. There is a Kelleys Island book signing, Saturday, Memorial Day, May 28, 2022 at the Kelleys Island Library. The time is 10am - 12pm. About the Author: Alexi is a retired Senior Foreign Service Officer who worked for the U.S. Agency for International Development for over 35 years in 7 different countries. She was born and raised on the west side of Cleveland. She earned an undergraduate degree from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service and graduate degrees from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and the National Defense University, National War College. The Island in Winter is her first book. Local Author Writes Book About Kelleys Island Correction: In the January – March 2022 issue of Serving Our Seniors Magazine, I had a typographical error as I told reader’s about Mila Kette’s book. In the article, I stated her book’s title was “Finding Cristiana.” The title of the book is Finding Cristina. Fixing A Mistake By Sue Daugherty Cheap & Easy Healthy Food By Amanda Garman, Register Dietician, Firelands Health Berries: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and even cherries! Did you know? Berries are known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Research has shown eating berries daily slows cognitive decline, prevents cancer, decreases inflammation related to osteoarthritis, and lowers cholesterol levels. Try eliminating processed sugar from your diet, by feeding your cravings using berries. Buying tips: Frozen berries are picked at their peak ripeness and the nutrients are locked in through the freezing process. You can get the delicious flavor and nutrients of fresh berries at a lower cost! Tips for adding berries to your diet: Add berries to oatmeal, yogurt, salads and on top of toast for sweetness without added sugar. Here is a recipe for Berry Yogart Parfait. Stir maple syrup into the yogurt. Drop in 14 of your favorite berries, add ¼ cup of granola. Cost per serving $2.38 for a healthy, low sugar, generous 1 cup serving. Ingredients 1 C low-fat plain Greek yogurt 1 Tb pure maple syrup 1/4 C granola 14 berries 17