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l OUT & ABOUT A Day Trip to the . . . Hamptons Top attractions, things to do, places to eat and more. l THE BAKING COACH Blueberry Pie A fruity, seasonal dessert that captures the essence of summer with its sweetness. l FASHION & BEAUTY Summer 2022 Aestheticism The visual vibe of the summer including on-trend fabrics and colors. l HOME & GARDEN Crop Spotlight - Cucumbers How to protect and maximize your crop this summer. l HEALTH & WELLNESS Wellness in the Workplace The importance of mindfulness and caring for your health. l TRAVEL Sensational Sonoma and San Francisco! Things to do and see in California. l PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT Someone That I Used to Know Recognizing the changes that take place over the course of our lifetime. l HEALTH & WELLNESS What is CBD? Learn about the benefits of CBD and how to navigate finding what’s best for you. l DINING Section l FOOD & DRINK WITH JOANNA 7 Quintessential Long Island Vineyards to Visit This Summer

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Movement is key. Sitting is the new smoking. Get up every hour to stretch or walk. Lead standing meetings. If you have the ability to walk to work or bike ride, take advantage of that. Maybe take the stairs instead of the elevator. Or, park a little further from the building than you normally do to get in those extra steps. Appoint a health ambassador in the of fi ce and have them organize a wellness day once a month. Happy employees are productive and creative. Invest in them and reap the rewards. Well- ness is the gift that keeps on giving.

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Prep Time: 1 hr. Servings: 8 slices HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED: 9 OR 10-INCH PIE CRUST: 2 2/3 cup all-purpose fl our 1 stick unsalted butter, cold + ½ cup vegetable shortening (chilled) 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons sugar 6 - 8 tablespoons ice cold water or orange juice (maybe up to 8 depending on the weather) FOR THE FILLING: ½ cup sugar ¼ cup cornstarch A pinch to a teaspoon of cinnamon 1 teaspoon lemon juice 4 cups fresh blueberries (fresh is preferred, but frozen is fi ne too) 1 tablespoon butter cut into ½ inch pieces EGG WASH: 1 egg scrambled with 1 teaspoon water Beat one egg with water to make an egg wash Brush pie crust with egg wash just before baking HERE’S HOW YOU DO IT: THE DOUGH:

THE FILLING: In a large bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, and blueberries; let stand for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Remove one disk from the fridge/freezer. Coat with fl our, and roll out dough (on a parchment paper covered surface), large enough to cover pie pan. You have two choices; you can fl ip the dough into the pan or roll the dough up on your rolling pin then roll it off into the pie pan. Gently shape your dough into the pan by lifting the sides so that it naturally falls into the bottom of the pie pan. Trim edges with a knife, and using a fork, puncture holes randomly (about 5 or 6 times), to vent crust. Pour the blueberry fi lling into pie pan lined with pie crust. Place butter pieces all around on top of the fi lling. Roll out second disk of dough and use as the top crust; trim the edges and properly vent the pie by cutting a 1-inch round hole in the center and add 1 ½ inch slits all around the top of the pie. Make sure pie is well vented or the fi lling will not thicken properly. Brush top of the pie with egg wash. Place pie on top of a cookie sheet lined with parchment into a 400-degree oven for about 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake for an additional 35-45 minutes; crust should be golden-brown.

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As the summer warms up, the heat-loving crops begin producing in earnest. Chief among them are cucumbers, a home- garden staple, versatile in the kitchen. Here’s how to get the most from your harvest!

three-pronged approach to protect my crop while keeping things organic. 1.) Squash vine borer traps (hung nearby, per manufacturer instructions), to attract the moths before they’ve had a chance to lay eggs. 2.) Use Diatomaceous Earth regularly at the base of the plants to prevent hatching. 3.) Be vigilant in your visual inspection for and removal of eggs. Black pepper can be used as a substitute for Diatomaceous Earth in a pinch. Note: These borers also target zucchini, and these strategies work well.

To protect and maximize your crop:

Consider trellising: Keeping cucumber vines on a trellis, garden border fence, or even in a pot can save ground space, deter pests, and make harvesting much easier. Every year, I discover at least a couple monster cucumbers that have gone unnoticed behind a leaf. The pretty yellow cucumber flowers attract many pollinators, which is good for the whole garden. In my experience, cucumbers do not always do well in pots, but they may if you have a railing or other nearby structure for the vine to climb. Watch the weather: Here on Long Island, we love to talk about the weather because it can be unpredictable, particularly during spring and early fall. It’s also critical when it comes to vegetable gardens. Cucumbers love water and have a high water content, but they’re also susceptible to a variety of water-linked ailments, such as downy or powdery mildew. The easiest way to avoid these diseases is to target watering at the base of the plant, rather than the leaves, and water in the morning. Watering in the evening often results in the plant being wet overnight, allowing fungus to take hold. Guard against squash vine borers: If you’ve ever had a cucumber vine wilt and stay wilted despite plenty of water, you probably had a squash vine borer. The larva hatch from eggs laid on the leaves or at the base of the vine, and “bore” into the vine itself, eating its way along. They leave behind a tell-tale pile of “sawdust” at the base of the plant. Unless you catch the larva early on and perform plant surgery to extract it, the vine is a lost cause. I take a

Enjoy the fruits of your labor!

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