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  • Ella’s Kitchen Ella’s Kitchen

    February, the month of hearts. Eat right for heart health - and also for your brain.  Try a slice of “decadent” cheesecake, but with less than 1/4 the fat grams. Ella Spinach Romaine Super Salad 4 Cups Spinach leaves 4 Cups Romaine/ red cabbage mix 3/4 cup chopped celery, c...

  • And the Cycle Continues And the Cycle Continues

    By Mary Schricker Gemberling My first recollection of Florida was as a child of nine or ten traveling with my sister in the back of the family station wagon. In the days before seat belts, we would while away the hours reading or playing games on the large mattress in the back of the car. We exci...

  • Zoom, Zooming, Zoomed - Staying Connected Zoom, Zooming, Zoomed – Staying Connected

    Once upon a time the word “zoom” was used in comic books along with POW and BAM. Eventually, it did make it into the dictionary. As a verb, it means to move or travel very quickly. Or it can be used when talking about camera shots, as in “zooming in” or “zooming out.” As a noun, it is of...

  • Ella’s Kitchen Ella’s Kitchen

    Are you cooking for only one or two. Entertaining and large family gatherings will still probably not happen for a few more months. Did you know that your muffin tin just might be your new best friend? Meatloaf in individual portions. Freeze the little servings for later. Or a breakfast casserole o...

  • Calendar of Events - January 2021 Calendar of Events – January 2021

    If you have an upcoming event that you would like published mail info to: 50+Lifestyles, P. O. Box 2125, Davenport, IA, 52809 Attn: Eloise or email: publisher@50pluslife.com Attn: Eloise. Please submit by the 10th of the month prior to the month you want activity listed. Support Groups and In...

  • Let’s Holiday Healthier, Together! Let’s Holiday Healthier, Together!

    By Nina Struss RDN, LDN Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3779 nstruss@hy-vee.com ’Twas the night before Christmas break and sugary sweets were all through the house. Every curious creature would take part in cookie sampling, including your spouse. There’s something about celebrating the...

  • Ella’s Kitchen Ella’s Kitchen

    Festive dinners may be for only two or four this year. Try a Cornish game hen per person instead of the big turkey. A suggested dinner for four menu: Cranberry Pineapple Gelatin Salad, Cornish Game Hen, Basic Bread Herb Stuffing, Twice Baked Potato, Buttered Broccoli, Corn Muffins, Pecan Tarts. ...

  • Calendar of Events - December 2020 Calendar of Events – December 2020

    If you have an upcoming event that you would like published mail info to: 50+Lifestyles, P. O. Box 2125, Davenport, IA, 52809 Attn: Eloise or email: publisher@50pluslife.com Attn: Eloise. Please submit by the 10th of the month prior to the month you want the activity listed. Support Groups an...