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An Eagle Newspapers family article:
Skaneateles' first female supervisor sworn into office
Members of the Skaneateles community joined together Wednesday Dec. 30 on the west porch at the Sherwood Inn to witness a historic event — the swearing in of the town’s first female supervisor, Terri... Continued on Cnylink.com


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Breastfeeding Back to Work and School
(Class/Workshop) For mothers who will continue to breastfeed as they return to work or school. St. Joseph's Hospital Room 5313. $. 448-5515.

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A random recipe from the recipe exchange.
Ditalini and Beans
Ingredients A box of Ditalini-24 macaroni, a can of beans (I chose to use chili beans, but any kind will do), spaghetti sauce of your choice, and a bag of cheddar cheese. Preparation Add about... More


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Recipe Exchange
Looking for lunch, breakfast, dinner and snack ideas? Here are recipes and columns our nutritionists have contributed. Since this is a recipe exchange we welcome you to contribute your favorite recipes too.

Healthy holiday happenings

Holiday eating....almost every month of the year you and your family are faced with the wonderful prospect of getting together for a happy and usually large holiday meal. And, with Thanksgiving and... More


Bear’s Crunchy Blackberry Treat

½ cup fresh or frozen thawed blackberries plus 6 whole ones (any fruit will do) 1 cup vanilla yogurt ½ cup Teddy Grahams (any flavor) Wash the fresh blackberries just before using them, dry with a... More


Banana Peach Smoothie

Banana Peach Smoothie for a family of 4 3 cups vanilla soy beverage ¼ cup of 100% frozen fruit juice 1 can (15-oz) can sliced peaches, drained or fresh 1 banana, peeled,... More


Roasted Asparagus and Mushroom with Rosemary

Serves 4 1 pound trimmed fresh asparagus 8 ounces whole mushrooms, cleaned and trimmed 2 teaspoons olive oil or acceptable vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon... More


Pumpkin Bars

3/4 cup flour 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 eggs 1 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup canned pumpkin 1/4 cup cooking oil 1/2 cup nuts Mix dry... More


Sandwich on a stick

Ingredients: Bread, cheese, diced ham, grape tomatoes, lettuce, pickle, olive. Directions: Cut up cubes of bread, cheese, and ham. Slide the cubes onto a skewer with other foods your child likes... More


Chicken Salad with Apples

Recipe makes about 4 servings of 1 cup each Ingredients: • 2 cooked chicken breasts (about 12 ounces), cut up into 1 inch cubes • 1/2 low-fat or fat-free mayonnaise • 1 medium or large Granny... More


Garden-Fresh Pasta with Chicken Salad

Try this recipe which can be made for dinner served hot and then packed in a lunch box the next day, served cold. Feel free to alter the vegetables and the type of pasta; you can even try using whole... More


Food choice tips

Here are a few tips to help you navigate your food choices if you're away from home. * Eat lots of vegetables and fruits. Choose many different colors to maximize the variety. * Limit your fried... More


Ham and Scalloped Potatoes with Cheese Sauce

You will need: 6 medium russet potatoes 2 – 3 pounds ham 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons flour 1 cup milk 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 teaspoon black pepper Peel and rinse... More


Seafood Sauté

1 pound fresh scallops (halved if very large) 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and de-veined 1 pound crab blend 1 head of broccoli ½ pound fresh snow peas, cleaned 1 pound capellini pasta 4-5... More


Chick and Dit

I would like to contribute some great recipes for the recipe exchange. These are all family favorites in our house. Enjoy! 2 to 3 boneless chicken breasts, cleaned and cut into 1 inch pieces 1... More


Ditalini and Beans

Ingredients A box of Ditalini-24 macaroni, a can of beans (I chose to use chili beans, but any kind will do), spaghetti sauce of your choice, and a bag of cheddar cheese. Preparation Add about... More