SWEET ESCAPE Make Ma l l ey ’s Choco l a t es You r Sp r i ng Des t i na t i on
Did you know the first Malley’s Chocolates opened in Lakewood, Ohio, in 1935 during the height of the Great Depression? This was a time when people struggled to feed their families and the future looked bleak, but Albert “Mike” Malley didn’t let uncertainty derail his dream of becoming a chocolatier. Mike and his wife, Jo, put everything on the line, and through hard work, they realized their dream. In 1949, the second Malley’s Chocolates shop opened its doors. Remodeled in 1994, that shop continues to serve chocolate lovers and ice cream fans. Malley’s Chocolates is a staple of Ohio, and it’s a prime example of what can be achieved with perseverance. If you have never visited a Malley’s shop, it’s certainly a worthwhile trip for your family. There’s nothing like some sweet ice cream to celebrate a warm spring day.
health, we shouldn’t be fearful of a little sugar. In fact, a study from Osaka University in Japan found that the antioxidants in dark chocolate can help prevent tooth decay. Not all sweets have dental perks, of course. Lollipops and sticky caramel have a bad habit of letting sugar linger on your teeth. Fortunately, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss are readily available. These tools, coupled with regular checkups, can help even the biggest sweet tooth remain cavity-free. Go ahead and share a scoop of ice cream or a bar of dark chocolate with your family at Malley’s Chocolates. You’ll be participating in a wonderful Ohio tradition. Just remember to brush your teeth afterward.
Understandably, having your dentist recommend a candy shop might be a little surprising. “Are they trying to trick me into eating more sugar so I’ll get more cavities?” conspiracy theorists may wonder. Not at all! We’ll let you in on a secret: As long as you take care of your teeth, a little sugar isn’t a bad thing. One of the reasons we have teeth is to enjoy the good foods and sweet treats that make life worth living! While we shouldn’t go overboard with sugar since it’s bad for our teeth and overall
MINT PEA SOUP
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With the beautiful spring weather, peas will soon be ripe enough to slip out of their pods. In honor of the season, this recipe pairs peas and pearl onions with mint to make a refreshing soup.
Ingredients •
3 pearl onions, diced 3 tablespoons olive oil
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3/4 cup fresh mint, plus more for garnish 1 tablespoon agave nectar
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6 cups fresh or frozen peas 5 cups vegetable stock
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Juice of 1 lemon
Salt to taste
Pistachios for garnish
Directions 1. Place pot on stove over medium heat. Add olive oil. Add onions and cook until translucent. 2. Add peas and stock. Cook until peas are just tender and still bright green. Remove from stove and allow mixture to cool for 5 minutes. 3. Put the mixture in a blender. As you blend, add mint, agave, lemon juice, and salt. 4. Once blended, pour into a bowl, garnish with mint and pistachios, and serve!
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