Easy Itailian sytle Brussel sprouts
Hello. In the kitchen with Sharon this week is Jesse Caplinger with her easy Italian style baked Brussel sprouts. Jesse says she has an easy recipe for a twist on Brussel sprouts. You know the good ole saying — eat your Brussel sprouts, they are good for you. Yes they are.
In the kitchen with Sharon this week we are going to make blueberry cheesecake cookies. And guess what? It only takes one egg. I was glad to see this as eggs are getting outrageous — $7 a dozen. Who would have believed it so I am going to try and find recipes that don’t use lots of eggs, which is hard to find/
Virtual Dementia education for community and caregivers
SCIOTO COUNTY-The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7), Holzer Health System Inpatient Psychiatric Unit, and the Alzheimer’s Association are joining together to offer the community a virtual way to learn more about dementia as a way to provide support to family members who may be seeking to understand more about the condition and how best to help their loved one.
SOMC providing Smoking Cessation Support Group
PORTSMOUTH-Anyone wishing to quit smoking is invited to join SOMC Community Health’s Smoking Cessation Support Group. The group is designed for those wishing to quit smoking and gain support, as well as anyone who has already quit and wishes to be part of the smoking cessation community.
A simple one-plan meal
In the kitchen with Sharon this week we are featuring another great recipe from my good friend Patricia Nichols. With the price of gas that keeps going up we need all the simpler recipes we can get.
Roundtable discussion on workforce shortage in home care
SCIOTO COUNTY-According to the AAA7 (Area Agency on Aging District 7), close to 175 individuals in its ten-county region are currently without a home health aide to provide personal care services to support them and their family caregivers due to a personal care aide workforce shortage in the area. Home health aides provide needed services such as bathing, grooming and other supports that allow individuals receiving long-term care services to remain in their home. The shortage is a theme that is being felt across the entire state with lower pay rates for home care workers also a concern that was shared as part of the workforce shortage conversation. The AAA7’s ten-county core district includes the following counties: Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton.
Scioto County Public Library book recommendations
The Scioto County Public Library would like to recommend these book titles. Each title is available to borrow with your library card! For more book recommendations or information on applying for a library card go to www.yourppl.org or call 740-354-5688.
A simple menu for the new year
Hello! It’s a beginning of a new year. Can you believe it’s 2023 and it’s time for a simpler menu. I call it comfort food. Serve it with apple sauce with a sprinkle of sugar and cinnamon on top and good old bread and butter — and you have a great meal, and hopefully you will have leftovers.
Portsmouth Library’s book recommendations.
The Scioto County Public Library would like to recommend these book titles. Each title is available to borrow with your library card! For more book recommendations or information on applying for a library card go to www.yourppl.org or call 740-354-5688.
Southern cornbread in a skillet
Happy New Year! I can’t believe it is 2023. Wow. As my mother always said, time passes fast when you are having fun.
