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DECEMBER 2021

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l HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE The best gifts for everyone on your list.

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l FASHION & BEAUTY Dressing for the Holidays What to wear no matter where you plan on spending the holidays.

l HEALTH & WELLNESS Top 5 Tools for a Winter Workout at Home How to get in a killer workout without leaving the comfort of your own home. l HOME & GARDEN Bringing Outdoor Plants Indoors for the Winter Simple and easy tips on how to get a touch of green all year long. l THE BAKING COACH Snickerdoodles – Soft & Puffy A classic holiday cookie that both your guests and Santa will enjoy. l LET’S EAT An Inside Look on Fine Local Restaurants l CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS Rum and Cola Holiday Ham and Peanut Butter Saltine Candy Two delicious recipes to add to your menu this holiday season.

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l FOOD & DRINK WITH JOANNA Host a New Year’s Eve Party at Home The perfect set up to ring in the New Year with family & friends.

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While people throughout the country are beginning to move about their daily lives once again, things are certainly far from ‘back to normal’. We are inching our way back to activities and occasions of all kinds. As we move into the holiday season, some will be planning traditional festivities while others will be planning for the merriment to take place right at home. How does this impact holiday fashion trends for this transitional year? Let’s look at the options at our fingertips. Holiday-wear is known for its sparkle …its celebratory flare. For those getting ready to head out for holiday parties, you will be thrilled to see slip dresses with sequins, pearls, or feathered trim. Earrings, purses, and pumps are being shown with similar embellishments; while any one can easily add pop to your ensemble, don’t go overboard. For example, if your dress is edged with feathered trim, avoid accessories with the same. It will overwhelm the look and diminish the effect. The same holds true for sequins and pearls. Choose one for your statement piece and let the rest of your ensemble serve to round out your look. If you are a fan of leather, you will find plenty to choose from. Whether your preference is pants, dress, or jacket, leather is a top choice this season – in traditional black and brown, along with several other color options. Corsets are another holiday trend being shown by many of today’s top designers. Corset dresses and tops are available, which can be paired with skirts

or trousers. You’ll find them in leather, lace, sheers, and a whole host of fabrics choose from. Heading to a small home gathering? Your top choices are patterned fancy trousers with one of the many soft, fluffy sweaters being shown. Try a wider leg option in a shimmery fabric with a sweater that fits close at the waist for a stylish, elegant look that is perfectly comfortable. Not a fan of sweaters? Lavish blouses in silks and other rich fabrics are readily available. Rather than a high heeled option, pair your outfit with plush, soft shoes that have all the comfort of your favorite slippers. If staying in is your plan, you’ll be happy to know that designers have you covered. Cozy and fabulous is the theme that runs through the options you’ll find. Try a 2-piece knit ensemble that will look charming and feel so soft on your skin. Perhaps you’d prefer a pair of swanky pajamas in silk, satin, or with an oh-so- soft faux fur edging. Holiday themed patterns abound, giving you endless choices for the perfect pair of pjs. No matter what look you’re going for, you’ll find plenty of red, black, winter white, purple, and, of course, silver and gold. Whether your holidays will be spent out and about, at a small gathering, or staying in and snuggling up, think glitz, glam, and cozy for the perfect find.

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the weather is not as brutal, an outdoor jog in the fresh air may be exactly what you need. Whether jogging, walking, jumping, or strength training, ankle and foot stability are crucial. I like the Alphatorsion 2.0 Adidas. Made with engineered mesh, it hugs the foot securely, yet is breathable and flexible. The rubber sole has a grood grip and offers a springy bounce, making it a great running shoe. You may not choose this sneaker for lifting in the gym, however, it’s a great, affordable, and even stylish choice for home workouts. 5 - An exercise app. Free, inexpensive or pricey, there are tons of workout apps available. When you get bored or need a more intense challenge, these apps are essential. You’ll learn new exercises, be guided through a HIIT or strength training workout, and so much more. Pick one or ten!

kettlebell you can work your entire body. You can burn fat, build muscle, target specific areas, and work up a sweat to brag about. A kettlebell workout will also improve aerobic capacity, increase strength, build explosive power, and even improve balance. An adjustable kettlebell is a great option, it takes up hardly any space and you can increase intensity. You can go with an affordable Amazon find or the Bowflex kettlebell- which ranges from 8-40 lbs. 2 - Jump rope. A jump rope will take the place of your gym’s cardio machine. That’s right, jumping rope burns a ton of calories, increases the heart rate, and assists with hand-eye coordination. And, no need to jump rope for 20 minutes; you can jump for 30 seconds (at a moderate pace), or 20 seconds (fast paced), followed by a 30 second rest. Repeat for 10-12 minutes. 3 - Ankle Weights. One of my favorite tools for a lower body burn. Adding ankle weights to exercises like leg lifts, kickbacks, donkey kicks, step- ups, and V-ups, will give you a burn beyond your imagination. Portable, small and inexpensive, ankle weights are a must for targeting the legs, glutes, and core.

Let’s face it, when it’s cold and dark outside it can be difficult leaving the comfort of your home, especially for an activity like going to the gym. Winter has a way of sucking the motivation right out of us, which can impact our health and body goals. Just because the weather keeps us inside, doesn’t mean you have to skip a workout; you can get a killer workout without leaving the house. Expensive equipment is not necessary, although there are a few tools that will help make a successful home workout. Lose the excuses (and the weight) this winter with my top five tools for an ultimate home workout.

1 - Kettlebells. With just one

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SPUNTINO 687 Old Country Rd • Dix Hills 631-547-9300 420 N. Country Rd • St. James 631-686-6700 www.spuntinoonline.com

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Italian dining at its’ finest! We provide you with a combination of exqusite food and impeccable serv- ice to create the perfect dining experience. Start with our calamari arrabbiata, followed by our Penne Oreganata, a crowd favorite. Leave room for one of our homemade desserts. If it’s a party you’re planning, let us do the work for you. Bon appetit!

Spuntino is the most exciting pizzeria/restaurant in Dix Hills and St. James area. They have an amazing selection of pas- tas, like their "Penne Melenzana, paninis, and exquisite seafood entrees. As the owners of Spuntino say, "Enjoy our old world Italian style personal pizza, prepared with the finest homemade & imported ingredients, baked in our au- thentic “Wood Fired" brick oven.” For high quality food ex- cellence, it's Spuntino!

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ROSEMARIE’S PIZZERIA & RESTAURANT 188 Merritts Road • Farmingdale 516-531-9801/516-454-6657 www.rosemariepizza.com Rosemarie’s Pizza is a relaxed Italian restau- rant serving pizza, pasta, wraps and more. Come on a Monday for Pasta night, a Tuesday for Seafood night or a Wednesday for Chicken night from 4:00-10:00PM. At Rosemarie’s, they have great specials on any day of the week and all food is made with fresh, quality ingredients. Check out their full service dining room and full bar where they offer only the best for their customers.

“Chopped” Champion, Chef Eric LeVine brings his talents to Farmingdale. Weaving local cui- sine into an American Grill, this is where trendy meets fresh. Here you can indulge in delicious meals paired with specialty craft cocktails while Chef Eric entertains you with his sense of humor, creativity and passion for fresh local food.

After 34 years this small quaint restaurant in Co- rona has just brought their authentic Cuban food to Huntington Station. Every dish that comes out looks just like moms. Known for their cuban sandwich and their mouth watering Ropa Viega or Arroz con Pollo. Don’t forget a side of sweet fried plaintains. Great family atmosphere. Open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week.

SANGRIA 71 71 Hillside Ave. Williston Park 516.246.9778 1095 W. Jericho Tpke. Commack 631.670.7606 4585 Austin Blvd. Island Park 516.882.4250 This family friendly restaurant specializes in all the flavors of Spain. Their menu offers a fine assortment of tapas, steaks, chicken, seafood as well as savory family-style paellas, delicious sangrias and a large selection of Spanish wines. Whether you stop by for just a drink or come to have dinner with friends and family, you’ll absolutely adore the festive yet casual atmosphere. So, make your next event a paella party! Check out Sangria 71’s catering options for a unique experience all guests will love.

MANNINO’S 1575 Montauk Highway Oakdale 631-218-0909 2158 Jericho Turnpike Commack 631-462-0909 40 East Main Street Smithtown 631-724-0210 www.manninosrestaurant.com There are but a few business owners on Long Island that own three successful restaurants, each with their own unique characteristics and style. The Mannino brothers, Joe, Frank and John have built a family brand that stands out amongst others, with their distinctive quality and exceptional service. Their menu includes authentic Italian specialties such as: Rigatoni Alla Vodka, Pappardelle Bolognese, Baked Lasagna, Orecchiette Barese and much more; all served fresh daily with the finest ingredients.

TRE SCALINI RESTAURANT 196 Main Street Farmingdale • 516-249-0140 www.tre-scalini.com

Tre Scalini serves up an Italian experience with their rustic eats made to order. They offer top notch fare at a reasonable price and are certainly worth a visit. From homemade soups to mouth- watering seafood, chicken and veal entrees, everything is cooked and seasoned to perfection. They have live singers and entertainment along with a fully stocked bar area. Explore their sizable lunch and dinner menus and be sure to check out their daily specials!

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Meat Lasagna ....................................$65 Baked Penne .....................................$50........$85 Baked Stuffed Shells..........................$50........$85 Baked Penne Sicilian ........................$55........$95 (with pan fried cubed eggplant) Vegetable Lasagna .............................$65 Baked Ravioli ....................................$50........$85 Full (16-20) Half (8-12) BAKED PASTA

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Baked Clams Oreganata ..................$60.......$105 Fried Calamari ................................$50.........$95 Mozzarella Sticks ............................$55.......$105 Chicken Tenders ..............................$50.........$95 Zuppa di Cozze ................................$50.........$90 Calamari Arrabiati ..........................$55.......$105 Buffalo Style Chicken Tenders ..........$55.......$105 Chicken Wings (Buffalo OR BBQ) ........$55.......$105 Vegetable Stuffed Mushrooms ..........$40.........$70 Crabmeat Stuffed Mushrooms ..........$50.........$95 Shrimp Cocktail Platter ....................$85.......$165 Mozzarella Caprese Platter ........Sm $45 ....Lg $85 Antipasto Classico Platter ..........Sm $50 ... Lg $95 (Genoa Salami, Prosciutto, Pepperoni, Provolone, Artichoke Hearts, Homemade Mozzarella, Roasted Peppers & Kalamata Olives)

Chicken Semi-Fredo...........................$60......$105 (Grilled or Fried) Grilled Chicken Vesuvio .....................$65......$115 Chicken Sorrentino ............................$65......$115 Grilled Chicken Toscano ....................$65......$115 Chicken Gorgonzola...........................$65......$115 Chicken Marsala ................................$60......$105 Chicken Picatta ..................................$65......$115 Chicken Parmigiana ...........................$60......$105 Grilled Chicken Primavera .................$60......$105 Chicken Francese ...............................$60......$105 Chicken Verde ....................................$65......$115 Veal Sorrentino ..................................$95......$170 Veal Marsala ......................................$95......$170 Veal Parmigiana .................................$95......$170 Veal Picatta ........................................$95......$170 Veal Monachina..................................$95......$170 Shrimp Parmigiana ............................$95......$170 Shrimp Francese ................................$95......$170 Shrimp Oreganata ..............................$95......$170 Shrimp Monachina .............................$95......$170 Salmone ........................................................$90 .......$170 (Fiorentina, Walnut Encrusted, Picatta or Blackened) Filet of Sole..................................................$90......$170 (Francese or Oreganata Style) Eggplant Rollatini ..............................$55........$95 Eggplant Parmigiana ..........................$50........$85 Sausage & Peppers & Onions ............$55........$95 (Red or White Sauce) Sausage & Broccoli Rabe....................$65......$120 Sausage or Meatball Pomodoro .........$55......$100 All Hot Catering Orders Come With Homemade Bread & Serving Spoons

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Rigatoni Alla Vodka ..........................$55 ........$95 with Grilled Chicken……… extra $10, extra $15 with Grilled Shrimp……… extra $15, extra $20 Fettuccine Alfredo ............................$55 ........$95 with Grilled Chicken …… . extra $10, extra $15 with Grilled Shrimp . . . . . . extra $15, extra $20 Penne E’ Gamberi ............................$60 ......$115 Shrimp Scampi ................................$60 ......$115 Shrimp Marinara or Fra Diavolo ......$60 ......$115 Calamari or Mussels Marinara or Fra Diavolo ................................$60 ......$105 Linguine Con Vongole (Red or White) $60 ......$105 Linguine DiMare (Red or White) ........$75 ......$125 Penne Fiorite....................................$50 ........$80 Pasta Primavera (Red or White) ..........$50 ........$95 Rigatoni Fiorentina ..........................$65 ......$115 Rigatoni Montanara..........................$60 ......$115 Fusilli Casalinga (Sausage or Chicken) $65 ......$125 Penne Melanzane ............................$55 ........$95 Fusilli Pesto Rosso ..........................$55 ......$105 Penne Caprese..................................$50 ........$85 Rigatoni Bolognese ..........................$55 ........$95 Rigatoni Campagnola........................$55 ......$105 Penne Marinara................................$40 ........$75 Penne Pomodoro..............................$35 ........$65 Fettuccini Mare Monte ......................$75 ......$125 Fettuccine Spuntino ..........................$65 ......$125

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Spuntino Salad.................................$40 Caesar Salad (Dressing on the Side)$40 Greek Salad .....................................$48 Gorgonzola......................................$48 Cold Antipasto Salad........................$50 Available Dressings: Bleu Cheese, Balsamic Vinaigrette, Jalapeño Ranch, Raspberry, Caesar, Greek) Chopped ................................extra $10, extra $15 Any Salad Topped With: Grilled or Fried Shrimp .........extra $30, extra $45 Grilled or Fried Chicken ........extra $15, extra $20 Shredded Mozzarella.............extra $10, extra $15 Homemade Mozzarella ..........extra $15, extra $20 Gorgonzola Cheese ................extra $15, extra $20

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*Broccoli Rabe..................................$55........$95 *Escarole & Cannelini Beans ............$50........$85 *Baby Spinach...................................$45........$85 *Broccoli Spears ...............................$45........$85 *Mixed Vegetables ............................$50........$85 Fried Zucchini ..................................$45........$85 Stuffed Artichokes (6) ......................$60 Grilled Assorted Vegetables ..............$50........$85

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RUM AND COLA HOLIDAY HAM Recipe courtesy of Omaha Steaks Executive Chef David Rose Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 80 minutes Servings: 10-12

TO MAKE HAM: Thaw frozen ham in refrigerator 24-48 hours. Remove from refrigerator and let ham come to room temperature, about 30-45 minutes. Preheat oven to 325° F. Remove ham from foil and film. Return ham to foil wrapping and place in oven-safe roasting pan. Roll foil down leaving 2 inches of foil around bottom of ham. Place roasting pan with ham in oven on lower rack and heat uncovered 60-75 minutes, until ham starts to brown. While ham cooks, make glaze. TO MAKE GLAZE: In medium saucepot, whisk fruit spread, rum, cola, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard and salt until well incorporated. Bring to boil then reduce heat to medium. Simmer over medium heat 10 minutes then remove from heat. Cool to room temperature. During last 15 minutes of cooking, glaze ham every 5 minutes. #15913 Source: Omaha Steaks, Family Features

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PEANUT BUTTER SALTINE CANDY Yield: 45 pieces

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Preheat oven to 400° F. Line 10-by-15-by-1-inch pan with aluminum foil. Spray foil with nonstick cooking spray then lay saltines flat in single layer on prepared pan. Set aside. In heavy duty, 1-quart saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, peanut butter and sugar. Stir constantly until butter and sugar are melted, bringing mixture to boil. Boil 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour cooked mixture over saltines and bake 5 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over saltines. Let cool 3 minutes then spread melted chocolate completely over saltines. Sprinkle peanut butter chips evenly over chocolate. Return pan to oven 1 minute to soften chips. Pull pointed tines of fork through softened peanut butter chips to partially cover chocolate. Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top, gently pressing into candy. Let cool on rack about 15 minutes then place in freezer 3 minutes. Remove from freezer and break into pieces. Store in airtight container. #15914 Source: Georgia Peanut Commission

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