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WANT TO TRY MINIMALISM?
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The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, Peninsula, is approaching quickly on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest event to raise awareness
Before they separated, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West owned one of the most extreme minimalist homes in Hollywood. One bright white room held nothing but a massive plush “sculpture” by Isabel Rower. In Architectural Digest’s photos, it looks like a giant octopus made out of pillows, and the six Kardashian-Wests climbing around on it appear straight out of a sci-fi novel. The Kardashian-West’s extreme minimalism is a symptom of a larger aesthetic trend that caught fire during the pandemic when people stuck in their homes realized they’d prefer to spend time in calm, clutter-free spaces with neutral colors and clean lines. If minimalism has intrigued you and you want to learn more about the decor trend and lifestyle, here are a few places to get started.
and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. Promise Law is participating for the second year in a row and you can join us! You can join our team and walk with us, you can donate, and you can walk from home! In every way, your participation makes a difference in the lives of those facing the disease. Learn more about the Walk at ALZ.org/walk.
Books
• “The Minimalist Home: A Room-by-Room Guide to a Decluttered, Refocused Life” by Joshua Becker — This book will take you through the process of simplifying and decluttering your home (and life!) room by room. • “Minimalism for Families: Practical Minimalist Living Strategies to Simplify Your Home and Life” by Zoë Kim — This light read teaches the benefits of minimalism and explains how to get the whole family on board.
ONE-PAN APPLE CIDER CHICKEN
Documentaries
• “Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things” and “The Minimalists: Less Is Now” on Netflix — “Minimalism” and its follow-up explore the minimalist journeys of two people who discovered minimalism as adults and now share its lessons with others. • “Thrive With Less” on Vimeo — This one-hour documentary follows six students who undertake the challenges of minimalism to find satisfaction in their lives. (Vimeo.com/ThriveWithLess)
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Ingredients
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs • 1 tsp salt, divided • 1/2 tsp black pepper, divided
• 4 tsp olive oil, divided • 3 sweet apples, cut into 1/2-inch slices • 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped, plus more for garnish
• 1/2 cup apple cider • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
Directions
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1. Sprinkle chicken with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Set aside. 2. In a small bowl, combine apple cider and mustard. Set aside. 3. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm 2 tsp olive oil.
and cover with foil. Wipe the skillet clean.
• CKSPACE — If you want to learn more about celebrity minimalism, digital minimalism, or decluttering, this channel has you covered with its beautifully filmed videos. • A Small Wardrobe — This channel, run by a former Australian art teacher, is geared toward women and offers minimalist home, wardrobe, and lifestyle advice. • Matt D’Avella — Matt D’Avella’s famous video “A Day in the Life of a Minimalist” has more than 17 million views on YouTube. On his “Minimalism” playlist, you’ll find minimalist home and habit videos, along with mindset and productivity tips.
4. Heat the remaining oil in
the skillet, then add sliced apples, remaining salt and pepper, and rosemary. Cook for 5 minutes.
When shimmering, add chicken thighs top-side
5. Return the chicken to the
skillet and add apple cider- mustard mixture. Cook for 5 minutes, then serve sprinkled with rosemary!
down. Cook for 4 minutes, then flip and cook for 4 more minutes. Transfer to a plate
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