Recipe of the Month: Polenta Wedges
INGREDIENTS: 1 16- to 18-ounce tube prepared polenta, ends trimmed and cut into 12 slices Canola or olive oil cooking spray 2/3 cup soft sun-dried tomatoes 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon lightly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves 2 teaspoons rinsed capers 1 small clove garlic, chopped Pinch of freshly ground pepper DIRECTIONS: 1. Preheat broiler....
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Art as an Outlet
Rosemarie Turke in her Lansing studio. Born and raised in war–torn Germany, local artist Rosemarie Turke began creating art as a way to release and express her emotions during her childhood years. Working alongside her uncle, who was a professional artist, she quickly developed a strong passion for her craft. Turke’s artwork has been showcased in several...
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Young at Heart
Cancer survivor Tracey Yarborough. “With Susie’s encouragement I walked two half marathons this summer, which I never could have done before,” Dee Robison said. Robinson is a 70–year–old cancer survivor and just one of the many women who have benefited from Susan Bracamonte’s Senior Stretch and Tone Class at Court One Athletic Center in Lansing. The...
Continue ReadingBelieve in You
“If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced,” – Vincent Van Gogh I’ve been spending a lot of time talking to people about taking risks, making big decisions and chasing dreams. I’ve found a couple of interesting things. First — there are some people who...
Continue ReadingDiapers & Deadlines: Give Yourself a Chance
Every January, I find myself pining over lost time and focusing on unmet goals. I sit there wondering exactly what it is I did the year before … well, I guess I really sit there wondering what I didn’t do. But 2011 was different. I may not have met all my goals, but I learned a lot about myself. Having started a health and wellness blog (poppyonakite.com),...
Continue ReadingMy Community: Rock of Ages Event
Capital Area Women’s LifeStyle Magazine partnered with the Wharton Center to present a women’s networking pre-show event for the Tuesday, Dec. 13 performance of 80s rock musical Rock of Ages. The evening included networking, cocktails and food. [Show as slideshow] ...
Continue ReadingMy Community: JA Starmakers Breakfast
Teens, who are part of the Lansing-area Junior Achievement program, put on their annual Starmakers Breakfast on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Lansing. The morning included valuable information about the in-school program and plenty of singing, dancing and more from the students [Show as slideshow] ...
Continue ReadingMy Community: Festival of Trees
The Causeway Bay Hotel was decked with Holiday spirit during the 2011 Festival of Trees. Each unique tree was decorated and donated by a sponsor to benefit a local charity and then raffled off to the community. The festival also included live musical performances, Santa and Mrs. Clause appearances, vendors and lots of fun activities for the whole family. [Show...
Continue ReadingMy Community: Chamber Holiday Mixer
The 2011 Lansing Chamber of Commerce Holiday Mixer was held at The Turner Dodge House, sponsored by Lisa Wall Interior Design & Events. The holiday fun included a 50/50 raffle, business card networking competition, professional business photo station and much, much more! This three-story home was filled top to bottom with bustling activity. [Show...
Continue ReadingMy Community: Holiday Glitter
The Arts Council’s signature fundraising event, Holiday Glitter, has been an annual tradition for more than 30 years. Held each December, Holiday Glitter was at the Henry Events center this year, featuring an evening of live entertainment, networking, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, delicious desserts and coffees and fun 1950s-inspired entertainment. [Show...
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Robin Miner-Swartz: A Fresh Start
Robin sits in her office at the newly remodeled Marshall Street Armory building. For much of her life, Robin Miner-Swartz looked to the movies for answers. So, it’s likely that as an aspiring film critic when she landed her first full-time gig with the Lansing State Journal, Robin believed she had her happy ending. The End. But as we all know, life tends...
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Save the Date: 80s Flashback Fundraiser!
Join us for a totally rad time at the CAWLM 80s Flashback Fundraiser! Who: Capital Area Women’s LifeStyle Magazine, community members, business owners, 80s lovers and more. Plus, the popular 80s cover band Starfarm will keep the crowd rockin’ all night long! There will also be finger foods, a cash bar, big-hair station, video game room, poker and...
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