Chef Paul Mattison’s Beet and Goat Cheese Stack This and other tantalizing recipes are available in the cookbook Chef! The Stories and Recipes of Chef Paul Mattison, available for purchase at Mattison’s Forty-One or at www.Mattisons.com. Beet and Goat Cheese Stack Serves four 4 medium beets 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 tsp salt 12 goat cheese slices, ¼ inch 2 cups baby arugula Candied Walnuts
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Discovering Health: What’s In Your Tool Box? By Kimberly Burns, OTR/L, CLT Most everyone has a toolbox of some sort. A tool box is generally thought of as a physical area that we keep special tools that you use around your home to maintain and repair household items. It contains different unique tools that you use alone or in conjunction with other tools. A therapist’s tool box may consist of different tests, a variety of therapeutic interventions such as different exercises, knowledge and other tools that we call modalities that we will use to help with a patient’s injury or […]
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Homemade Masks For Dry And Damaged Hair By Sheila Venancia Dry and damaged hair is every women’s nightmare…..it frizzes….it tangles…..it breaks! However, there are some homemade tricks that can make all the difference and make your hair beautiful, hydrated and silky. In this article I want to give you some suggestions for homemade masks and tricks that can improve the appearance of your hair. Coconut and Avocado Mask • Two tablespoons of coconut oil • A tablespoon nut oil of Argan • One tablespoon of honey • A dessert spoon of soy extract • An egg yolk • Two tablespoons […]
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Summer Style Trends Part 1 – Style With A Cause By Becca Smith Photography by Jolanta Bremer of Jola Portraits Style With A Cause is about empowering and inspiring women through fashion and beauty. This is my passion. Which is why I will be dedicating my upcoming REAL Style columns to “Style With A Cause” – Summer Style Trends. I will cover a bevy of fun style & beauty trends for fashionistas at all levels, and will be honoring amazing women who help raise funds to give back. When I think of amazing, successful, strong beautiful women who make a […]
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Why Should I Have a Formal Home Inspection? By Patricia Tan Truth is confirmed by inspection and delay Falsehood by haste and uncertaintyTacitus, A.D. 56 to 117 The Roman historian Tacitus was certainly not commenting about a modern day home inspection, but nevertheless home buyers should heed his advice. Nowhere is the Latin phrase Caveat Emptor, (Buyer Beware) more feared than in the real estate market. It really is the responsibility of the home buyer to ascertain exactly what he is buying in terms of the condition of the property. In most cases, detailed inspections will be performed after a […]
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Does Title Insurance Really Protect a Property Owner from Zoning Issues? By William Henry, PhD Title Insurance is a policy to protect and/or indemnify against loss or damage resulting from defects in the title and deed to the property. What does Title insurance cover? The basic title insurance policy that is not “overly endorsed” includes the following: 1) Representation as to the actual owners of the property, 2) Representation that the property is free of encumbrances, i.e. other mortgage liens, mechanics liens, and potential claims that have not been recorded, and 3) Representation that there is access to the property […]
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Chef Paul Mattison’s The Bertha Palmer Special This and other tantalizing recipes are available in the cookbook Chef! The Stories and Recipes of Chef Paul Mattison, available for purchase at Mattison’s Forty-One or at www.Mattisons.com. The Bertha Palmer Special Chef Paul Mattison created this dish in celebration of the 100th birthday of Bertha Palmer. It became so popular, he kept it. Now a signature Mattison’s entrée, it combines all three of Bertha Palmer’s biggest interests: growing fresh citrus in her groves, raising cattle on her farm and the seafood from the Gulf of Mexico, which she so loved. This dish […]
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Inflammation By Kimberly Burns, OTR/L, CLT Inflammation ….. Latin “inflammo”, meaning “to set on fire, to torch, kindle”…. If you’re living with inflammation, these words have great meaning. Ancient Greeks describe it as the “internal fire”. Imagine walking over burning coals. Now imagine that feeling all over your body. According a MedicalNewsToday.com article, “Inflammation is the body’s attempt at self-protection; the aim being to remove harmful stimuli, including damaged cells, irritants, or pathogens – and begin the healing process” We can recognize inflammation after a cut or injury because the area becomes reddened, hot and often painful yet inflammation isn’t […]
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Summer Fashion Hair Trends By Sheila Venancia For the summer of 2015, hair trends that will be fashionable are being presented in the fashion and beauty events around the world. A sneak preview appears to indicate that women’s locks will be more simplistic and sophisticated this season. In general, the popular look has hair being worn loose and natural with a lot of movement to enhance the delicacy of feminine traits. This hair trend invokes cuts that combine classic and discreet. Those who like trends, always like to walk in fashion…. right? These haircuts are especially for those who like […]
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Spring Up Your Wardrobe Bring on Spring: Freshen Up Your Style By Becca Smith Welcome to the “Bring on Spring” series. It’s May now and a perfect time to give your wardrobe a little freshening up so you’ll be ready to step out this spring in style. Spring is the perfect time of year to get a fresh start and cleaning out your closet is the first step. Yes, that’s right, it’s time to “spring-proof” your wardrobe. Time to put away those dark drab colors and heavier fabrics. I don’t know about you, but I’m wanting to add some color […]
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Get This Home Sold By Patricia Tan As I write this article, we have just concluded a very successful “selling season” here on the Gulf Coast. Thanks to our winter visitors, we saw lots of new records being set in terms of the number and value of home sales. But what about those owners whose homes did not sell, or those who are just considering listing their home for sale now? Here are some of the steps sellers should take as they consider putting a property on the market. Establish the Reason for Sale Understand why you are selling the […]
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Regulation Of Florida Water Parks Are You At Risk For Injury? By William Henry, PhD Florida is the home of a large number of water parks. Given its name– the entity that regulates water parks may seem surprising to you. How does the regulation of Florida recreational theme parks that feature water oriented rides impact safety or lack thereof and –ultimately personal injury? The Florida Legislature has recognized in Section 616.242 of the Florida Statutes the necessity of regulating amusement rides within the State. Exempt from the statute for inspection purposes are: Permanent facilities that employ at least 1,000 full-time […]
Friday, April 10, 2015
Chef Paul Mattison’s Vineyard Chicken Salad This and other tantalizing recipes are available in the cookbook Chef! The Stories and Recipes of Chef Paul Mattison, available for purchase at Mattison’s Forty-One or at www.Mattisons.com. Serves Four 1 pound grilled chicken breast meat 1 cup halved red grapes 1 Tbsp diced onion 2 Tbsp diced celery 1½ Tbsp whole grain mustard ½ cup mayonnaise 2 cups lettuce spring mix Sauvignon Blanc Vinaigrette 4 Tbsp dried cranberries 12 slices peeled avocado 4 Tbsp crumbled Gorgonzola cheese Candied Walnuts salt and pepper to taste
Friday, April 10, 2015
Breathe In A Healthy Lifestyle: It’s A Matter Of Technique By Kimberly Burns, OTR/L, CLT Many people know that breathing is important, yet are unaware of the importance of how you breathe. When you think about it, a few key words like “pursed lip breathing” or “deep breathing” may come to mind. An important muscle to breathing is the diaphragm. a body partition of muscle and connective tissue; specifically: the partition separating the chest and abdominal cavities in mammals, according to merriam-webster.com. It assists in breathing through movement. Most of us don’t really know how our breathing apparatus works or […]
Thursday, April 9, 2015
Fifty Shades Of Gray By Sheila Venancia It is seems that today’s men generally dye their hair for three reasons. Many want to conceal the strands of gray hair creeping into their hairdos. Others want to change their look and add a little excitement to their style, or make a statement of some sort. But before you start coloring your hair, there are a few points you should keep in mind regarding hair coloring products. WHICH COLOR First of all, there are three major levels of products you can use to color your hair: A Level 1 product is called […]
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