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Keeping Pace
JUNE 2020
A GREAT-GRANDMOTHER’S RECIPE
I n my family, summer always brings back memories of cookouts with hamburgers and hot dogs. But what we really look forward to is a chance to bring out our family’s homemade ice cream recipe. It’s been passed down through the generations from my great-grandmother, and it’s become a family tradition to make it at least once or twice over the summer. We usually save it for special occasions like Father’s Day or the Fourth of July, but sometimes we’d make it just to top off a family cookout. Even though it’s been in the family for a while, we’re not sure where it originally came from. I know that my great- grandmother gave it to my grandmother, who gave it to my mom, and now we have it. We’ve never known if it was something my great-grandmother made or if someone handed it down to her. What we do know is that it’s the perfect way to top off a summer meal. As a kid, I’d help wherever I could when the family wanted to make our ice cream. Sometimes I’d be helping my dad, my granddad, or my grandmother.
with more than one person on the job, and luckily, my grandmother was happy to help me out. Truth be told, I think she did most of the work while I mixed it, so it’s thanks to her that my first batch came out alright. The recipe itself is pretty easy. The ingredients are something anyone can go to the grocery store and pick up, but the biggest thing is that we always use real cream. I know a few family members who tried to make it without real cream, and it didn’t taste the same. The hardest part of the whole process is turning it. My family has always turned it the traditional way and added the cream, eggs, salt, and ice into the mix by hand. We prefer to use the White Mountain Hand-Crank Ice Cream Maker. Those have been around for over 100 years, and we’ve never used anything else. There’s a lot of different types of ice cream makers out there now, but there’s nothing like using the old-school Mountain. It’s the only way to go. In the more recent years, I’ve made the ice cream quite a few times with my own kids. They always like tossing in the ingredients and reaping the reward after it’s finished. It brings back a lot of great memories from when I was younger, sitting outside in the hot sun and enjoying a cool dessert. This summer, we’re looking forward to getting out the Mountain and making up a few batches, no matter what things may look like. Even if the state of the world is still uncertain and everything else comes to a halt, my family and I are going to enjoy the little things in life, like making our family recipe and having some ice cream. -Dr. Steven Schulte
“IT BRINGS BACK A LOT OF GREAT MEMORIES
Mostly, I would just add the ingredients when they told me to, but whatever my job was, I remember always having a great time.
FROM WHEN I WAS YOUNGER, SITTING OUTSIDE IN THE HOT SUN AND ENJOYING A COOL DESSERT.”
I was probably 13 when I made it on my own for the first time with a little help frommy grandmother. Even though it’s not a difficult recipe, it’s usually easier
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Hands-Off Learning for Busy Parents BOLSTER YOUR CHILD’S LITERACY WITH NEWSELA
Bleaching for the Summer
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TEETH WHITENING AT HOME
One of the best ways to greet the summer is with a perfect smile. Few things can boost your mood and self-confidence more than a white smile as you enjoy the sun. However, the pandemic has made many future choices and plans uncertain — especially elective dental visits. At the time this article is being written, most of the country and world is still under self-isolation and stay-at-home orders.
If you’re feeling uncertain this summer about mingling with other people but still want a dazzling smile, you have a couple options!
At-Home Kits You can use a variety of different methods to whiten your teeth at home, including gels, special toothpastes, and whitening strips, which all use different ingredients for the desired effect. Toothpastes use abrasives or low levels of peroxide to help whiten teeth, while whitening strips and gels depend on different levels of concentrated peroxide. You can purchase many of these at a local pharmacy, grocery store, or your dentist’s office. Concerns of Bleaching Being wary of at-home bleaching kits for fear of damaging your teeth or gums is a valid concern. While burned or bleached gums can sometimes result from using at-home kits, purchasing products approved by the American Dental Association (ADA) and using them only as directed will minimize those risks. Any bleaching kit with the ADA’s seal of acceptance shows that it is both effective and safe for you to use at home. Bleaching kits you receive from your dentist are considered professional products and are often more effective and have longer effects than store-bought products. Things to Know Before you head out the door to pick up your own bleaching kit, it’s important to keep in mind that whitening isn’t for everyone. Someone who has tooth-colored restorations, for example, is not a good candidate for teeth whitening. Additionally, individuals with teeth problems such as sensitivity, worn enamel, or gum disease are better off avoiding bleaching treatments. You should also be aware that not all stains can be removed with at-home kits or professional bleaching.
If you are looking for easy-to-implement strategies to improve your child’s literacy at home, check out Newsela. Newsela is a content platform that partners with sources like The Washington Post, Smithsonian.com, and The Economist to provide content that is relevant to the moment on a broad variety of topics. Unlike a newspaper or magazine article, though, the content on Newsela is aligned with Common Core educational standards, meaning that time spent practicing skills with Newsela’s learning exercises will help your child start the next school year ahead. Articles come with questions and multiple-choice answers already written, and kids can choose from over 20 different genres, including current events, sports, and even science. The platform publishes 10 new articles every day, and the level of reading and assessment difficulty is adjustable, so your child can practice reading texts that push them without being frustrating or too difficult. Newsela includes a functionality that allows parents or teachers to manually set a Lexile level — a text difficulty level the reflects your child’s reading ability — but if left unadjusted, Newsela will gather data about how your child performs on assessments to automatically set texts to the appropriate difficulty. Newsela collects data on how your child performs on the standards identified in each assessment, so spending some time looking at that data can help you understand their strengths and weaknesses and fill in any gaps in their learning. Whether you adjust text difficulty or Newsela does, learning about your child’s Lexile can be an excellent way to better understand your child’s strengths and weaknesses, which is essential if you are going to help bolster their literacy.
If you want a brighter smile today, call Auburn Dental Center. Our team can help you find the best product for your teeth or schedule an appointment for in- house teeth whitening.
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SNAP-ON SMILE VENEERS
Stop Worrying About Expensive Makeovers!
an impression of them. This step is painless and should only take a few minutes. After your impression is made, your dentist will send it to the studio to be made, which can take up to three weeks. Your dentist will make a follow-up appointment for you to come into the office for a final fitting to make sure you are happy with the veneers before you head out the door. What is their lifespan? With proper care, your Snap-On Smile veneers can last 2–5 years! Proper handling is important when it comes to snapping on and removing your veneers throughout the day. Make sure to follow your dentist’s instructions carefully. Cleaning your veneers is also crucial to maintaining their quality and lifespan. After each use, follow the cleaning instructions your dentist gives you because some veneers require different cleaning methods than others.
important your smiles are, which is why we offer our patients Snap-On Smile veneers, an affordable solution for the best smile. What is Snap-On Smile? Snap-On Smile is an easy-to-use product that doesn’t require any shots, drilling, or adhesives. These veneers are made with high-tech dental resin that is thin enough to fit comfortably over your teeth and strong enough to withstand everyday tasks. Snap-On Smile veneers are custom-made for your teeth, meaning they can cover gaps, stains, chips, or missing teeth to give you a natural, beautiful smile. With your veneers in place, you can smile, talk, drink, and eat without worrying about taking them out or getting in the way. What is the process? First, it’s important for your dentist to determine whether you are a good candidate for Snap- On Smile veneers. At your first appointment, your dentist will examine your teeth, then take
Usually, the one thing that holds people back from obtaining a perfect smile is the cost. Someone who wants a complete makeover for their smile, whether for cosmetic or health reasons, is often looking at a hefty dental bill. At Auburn Dental Center, we know how
To learn more about Snap-On Smile veneers, call our office at 402-274-5110.
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You can’t go wrong with grilled chicken and tomatoes on a warm summer’s evening. It’s a simple recipe that packs a flavor punch. Grilled Basil Chicken and Tomatoes
DIRECTIONS
INGREDIENTS
1. For marinade: In blender, combine olive oil, garlic, salt, vinegar, and basil. Cut 2 tomatoes into quarters and add to mixture. Cover and process until blended. Halve remaining tomatoes for grilling. 2. In bowl, combine chicken and 2/3 cup marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Reserve remaining marinade. 3. Heat grill to about 350–400 F. Lightly oil grates. Grill chicken until internal temperature reads 165 F, about 4–6 minutes per side. Grill tomatoes until lightly browned, about 2–4 minutes per side. Discard remaining marinade.
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2 tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 cup tightly packed fresh basil leaves
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8 Roma tomatoes
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 oz each)
4. Serve chicken and tomatoes with reserved marinade.
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Several Generations of Ice Cream Bolster Your Child’s Literacy With Newsela The Sun Is Shining, and so Can Your Teeth A Perfect Smile With a Snap Grilled Basil Chicken and Tomatoes Your Guide to the Perfect Virtual Happy Hour
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YOUR GUIDE TO THE PERFECT VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR
It’s Time to Raise a Glass!
VHH is no exception! Considering the decade, Roaring ‘20s is a popular choice, but you can go with whatever floats your friend group’s boat, whether that’s Kentucky Derby or “Harry Potter” (alcoholic butterbeer, anyone?). 3. Write your menu. While you could just drink whatever beer or half-open bottle of wine is sitting in your respective refrigerators, where’s the fun in that? To really class up your VHH, chat with your friends about the ingredients you all have on hand and come up with a themed cocktail menu to “order” from on the big night. 4. Dress to the nines. Since you’re in the privacy of your own home, you can try out your wackiest, fanciest outfits without public judgment. If you’ve always wanted to try on a Roaring ‘20s flapper dress or a Roman toga, now is the time! Remember, if you go with the “Harry Potter” theme, your bathrobe could easily pass as a wizard’s robe in a pinch. 5. Drink! You’ve planned perfectly, so now it’s time to enjoy each other’s company. Plus, there’s one final perk: Since you’re drinking and giggling on your own couch, you don’t need to worry about a designated driver or an Uber to get you the handful of steps to your bedroom. You’ve got this!
If you can’t see your friends in person to clink wine glasses or whiskey tumblers, never fear: A virtual happy hour can bring all of your closest pals right into your living room. The concept is simple. Using online meetup programs like Google Hangouts, Zoom, or FaceTime, you can drink with friends across the country without leaving home. If you don’t want to get out of your sweatpants but want to sip a classy cocktail, this is a win-win. But, you can also ditch the sweats and go all-out for the full virtual happy hour (VHH) experience. Here are five short steps to VHH success. 1. Pick your platform. In the days leading up to your VHH, your friends need to agree on a single platform. Once you choose, make sure everyone has downloaded it
and encourage your buddies to do a test run to ensure they can be seen and heard.
2. Theme it up. Every party is better with a theme, and
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