Local Women: Stacey Trzeciak
A Taste of Home Trying something new can be a challenge for some, but Stacey Trzeciak lives for it. Balancing career with family, she also loves to experiment with new recipes. “Saturday dinner is a great time to try out new meals,” Trzeciak says. She enjoys entertaining at her home in Charlotte where she has lived for the past 20 years. Hosting exciting...
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Local Women: Orlene Christie Hawks
Putting Family First A mother of two and a manager of Child Adolescent and Family Services for the Michigan Department of Community Heath and Oral Health Program, Orlene Christie Hawks’ life is really a balancing act. Hawks is able to manage all aspects in her life through support systems and relationships she has developed working with passionate people. “It’s...
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Recipe of the Month: Chicken Piccata
Chicken Piccata By Debbie Voegler Prep time: 10 min Cook time: 10-20 min (depending on the size of the chicken) and it serves 4 people Ingredients 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Salt and pepper to taste 2 Tbs butter 1 tsp olive oil 2/3 cup chicken broth 1/3 cup vermouth or white wine Juice of 1 lemon 1 Tbs capers Directions Season chicken with salt...
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Local Women: Leslie Charles
Eat, Play, Write It’s never too late to start living your dreams and C. Leslie Charles is proof. At age 50, Charles wrote and published her first book, Stick to it. Since then, she has published six more books, including her best seller, Why is Everyone so Cranky? Charles’ books are mainly about self help and dealing with the stresses of life. “I...
Continue ReadingTri-County Events: October 2010
Events October 1-2 — Oktoberfest, Lansing. Come to Old Town for Lansing’s only German-style festival, featuring all things German including live polka, German fare and wonderful German beers in a souvenir mug. Oct. 1 is from 6-11 p.m. and Oct. 2 is 2-11 p.m. Tickets: 13 in advance or $17 at door. Call (517) 485-4283 or visit www.oldtownoktoberfest.com. October...
Continue ReadingEvents Calendar: September 2010
Events September 4 — Lansing Mosaic Festival, Lansing. This festival, at Adado Riverfront Park, takes the best that Lansing has to offer from its labor force and its culturally diverse ethnic population and brings them together for one day to celebrate the City’s rich heritage. From the music and food to the demonstrations and Red Hacker basketball...
Continue ReadingGood News: September 2010
Ten Women to be Inducted Into Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame Five women living in or connected to the Lansing area are among the 10 notable women selected by independent juries for induction into the 2010 class of the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame. The women will be honored at a benefit dinner on Tuesday, October 19 at the Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center...
Continue ReadingProspective Employers Target Social Networking Sites
When posting items to social networking sites, job seekers need to remember that such sites are accessible to prospective employers. Nothing has revolutionized the way people interact with one another more than the Internet. Hundreds of millions of people log on to the Internet each day, and most of those people aren’t there to work, but to network, mainly...
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Elegant Watermelon
Summer Recipes for Your Backyard Get-togethers recipes courtesy National Watermelon Promotion Board Watermelon Malibu Surf 1 serving 1 cup seedless watermelon chunks 1 cup trimmed strawberries, cut in half 1/2 cup coconut cream 1 to 2 shots spiced rum Mini watermelon wedges for garnish 1/2 cup sweetened whipped topping Blend watermelon, strawberries,...
Continue ReadingMy Community: Common Ground Music Festival
Music-lovers piled into Adado Riverfront Park in downtown Lansing for the 11th Annual Common Ground Music Festival. This summer’s performers included Bret Michaels, Alice Cooper, Adam Lambert, Buckcherry and Orianthi, to name a few. Beyond nationally known acts, festival goers also enjoyed food vendors, drinks and a variety of activities for kids and adults....
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Recipe of the Month: Spicy Tortilla Chip Chicken Tenders
Spicy Tortilla Chip Chicken Tenders with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce By Winner Stephanie Brooks Servings: 4 Prep and cook time: 35 min. Ingredients 1 lb. chicken breast tenders 1 tsp. salt ½ tsp. pepper 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 ½ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 2 large eggs 1 tsp. hot sauce cooking spray 3 cups crushed tortilla chips Directions Preheat...
Continue ReadingTri-County Events: August 2010
Events August 2-7 — 156th Annual Ingham County Fair, Mason. This event involves families from all over the county from Lansing to Stockbridge. You know the carnival happenings: grandstand excitement, 4-H displays and booths, livestock judging, rides and games for all ages and food and music. Parking is free. Call (517) 676-2428 or visit www.ingham.org. August...
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