Dec 2, 2022
Persimmons are a delicious kind of fruit that can be eaten raw (wait until the fruit is soft for best flavor) or cooked in a variety of breads, pastries, and desserts. Peak persimmon season is about to wane, so we hope to get your interest in these vitamin-packed...
Nov 30, 2022
Easy Stuffed Pasta Shells Spinach, a mixture of low-fat cheeses, and herbs combine for a delicious filling in these stuffed shells. baking dish 1 package chopped spinach (thawed (10 ounces frozen))12 ounces cottage cheese (low-fat)1 1/2 cups mozzarella (part...
Nov 30, 2022
Oven-Roasted Vegetables This simple and delicious vegetable dish is perfect with your favorite entrée. sheet pan 2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 tablespoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper (ground )3 cups fresh...
Nov 21, 2022
For employees of The Arc of Washington County and their eligible family members: Thank you for helping to keep everything on track during our Open Enrollment for the 2023 employee benefits plan year. Now that you’ve made your benefit elections, what happens next?...
Nov 21, 2022
Turkey Stew This hearty stew of turkey, potatoes, and vegetables will warm up a cold winter night. You can replace the cooked turkey with cooked chicken. 2 teaspoons vegetable oil1/2 cup onion (chopped)1 clove garlic (finely chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic...
Nov 16, 2022
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for vitamin A is in retinol activity equivalents (RAE) to account for the different bioactivities of retinol and provitamin A carotenoids, all of which are converted by the body into retinol. The RDA is set to provide the...
Nov 16, 2022
Kale Bean Chowder This chowder reminds us of Manhattan clam chowder with its spices and tomatoes. The curly kale is cooked tender with the beans. 2 teaspoons olive oil (extra virgin)1/2 cup onion (peeled and chopped)2 carrots (peeled and sliced)2 cloves garlic...
Nov 16, 2022
The next time you go grocery shopping, read the nutrition labels on the items in your cart to see which ones have the most added sugars. You may be surprised to see the amount of added sugars in some drinks. Sugary drinks are the leading source of added sugars in the...
Oct 18, 2022
For employees of The Arc of Washington County and their eligible family members: Open Enrollment will take place the week of November 7 through 11, 2022. Do you know that your benefits do not automatically roll over into the new year? Open Enrollment is the time to...
Oct 14, 2022
Apple Oatmeal Muffins Buy apples while they are in season and on sale and make batches of these muffins to put in the freezer for later. You can also substitute whole wheat flour to make your muffins heartier and more nutritious. muffin tin 1/2 cup milk...
