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Better sleep • Cosmeticservices • Dental care

4 Local BusinessIndoor tanning • Beauty salon

6 Senior LivingRetirement communities• Rehabilitation

7 EntertainmentBowling lanes

TopicsThere are many special celebrations in spring –

Mother’s Day, graduations and bridal showers, toname a few. Inside this issue of Creative Livingare tips and gift ideas that will make the occasioneven bigger and more fun this year. Give us aread and then grab a relative or friend and headout to shop for a special decorative item for thenewlyweds’ home. Or plan to treat mom or grad toa salon service. Remember to gift yourself. Plantsome pretty flowers in your yard. Visit a dentistfor an oral cancer screening. Hang out at thebowling alley with a group of your best buddies.And make sure the seniors inyour life are safely caredfor and happy.

Spring is here!

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New brides are trans-forming something

old into something new.That’s according to thelatest bridal tabletoptrends.

While in recent yearsbrides have been regis-tering for casual dinner-ware, lately industryexperts are seeing bridesreturning to fine china.Sales indicate they’reopting for porcelain andbone china, which aremore durable than stone-ware because these medi-ums are less likely to

chip.White patterns con-

tinue to be strong bridalsellers, ranging in shadesfrom pure white to ecru,with gold trimmaking aresurgence amongmil-lennial brides.

But in an emergingtrend, observers arefinding vintage is vogue.

“Brides are embrac-ing heirloom patterns fora number of reasons,”says KeithWinkler, prod-uct marketingmanagerat Replacements, Ltd.“First of all, there’s a

strong, emotional connec-tion to those inheritedpieces because it tiesthem to family and tradi-tion. At the same time,vintage is huge through-out the fashion industry,and that’s impactingdinnerware trends.Brides are hanging ontoGrandma’s china, butthey’re also looking togive family treasures amore contemporaryspin.”

John Griffith oversees

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H E A L T H & F I T N E S S

Breast cancer, coloncancer, leukemia andmany other forms of thedisease have well-knowndiagnostic tests, receivelots of media attention,and have many famousspokespersons leadingfundraising efforts.

Yet there’s anothercancer that is just asserious and can have amuch better outcome ifdetected early – oralcancer.

According to the OralCancer Foundation(oralcancer.org), nearly42,000 Americans will bediagnosed with oral orpharyngeal cancer thisyear, resulting in morethan 8,000 deaths, orroughly one person perhour, 24 hours per day.The foundation hopes tochange that by shining aspotlight on oral cancerand designates AprilOral Cancer AwarenessMonth.

Daytime talk showhost and noted cooking

expert Rachael Raypromoted the event onher television showthroughout the month.

Locally, Dr. TimothyJ. Kitzmiller, DDS, rec-ognizes the effort.

“We urge people tocome in for a screeningbecause the prognosisfor oral cancer is muchbetter with early detec-tion,” said Dr. Kitzmil-ler. “In fact, we screenfor oral cancer withevery cleaning and den-tal exam we perform.”

Another screeningavailable from Dr. Kitz-miller is for ObstructiveSleep Apnea, or OSA.

Said Lori Kitzmiller,Dr. Kitzmiller’s wife andthe treatment coordina-

tor at Cincinnati DentalSleep Medicine, theirassociated practice ded-icated to helping peoplewith OSA: “Just as po-tentially life-threateningas oral cancer, OSA canlead to major healthconcerns if left untreat-ed, including high bloodpressure, diabetes, heartattack and stroke.”

Dr. Kitzmiller hasbeen practicing den-tistry in Milford formore than 20 years andhas helped thousands offamilies throughout theTristate with their den-tal and sleep apneaneeds.

Cincinnati DentalSleep Medicine and hisdental office are locatedin Milford at 5722 SignalHill Court, Suite A, atthe State Route 28 andI-275 interchange.

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L O C A L B U S I N E S S | H E A L T H & F I T N E S S

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L O C A L B U S I N E S S

Salon Lofts has ex-panded its unique salonmodel in Greater Cincin-nati to create more oppor-tunities for beauty profes-sionals to own their ownbusinesses and providearea customers with morehigh-end options for beau-ty services.

The company’s sixthCincinnati locationopened recently at 6507Harrison Ave. in DentCrossing. Customers in-terested in the full rangeof hair, skin and nailsservices can now bookappointments with beautyprofessionals operating atthe Dent Crossing loca-tion. In addition, limited

space is available at DentCrossing for experiencedbeauty professionals whoare interested in openingtheir own businesseswithout the inherent risksthey traditionally wouldencounter in launchingtheir own salon.

Salon Lofts providesloft space for experiencedbeauty professionals whowant to operate an in-dependent business andnurture their own clientrelationships. Loft ownerscan set up their space inthe manner they choose,tailoring their lofts totheir individual tastes,setting their own hoursand selling the product

lines of their choice. SalonLofts also provides loftowners with support ser-vices, such as access tostate-of-the-art softwareandWeb tools that enablethem to promote theirbusinesses and connectwith current and prospec-tive clients through avariety of Internet mar-ketingmediums.

Kindal Farwick, whohas been working as ahair designer andmakeupartist for seven years, isamong the beauty profes-sionals who took advan-tage of the opportunitythat Salon Lofts offered atDent Crossing. While sheoften thought about open-

ing her own salon, thefinancial risk and supporttools required to build asuccessful business tend-ed to prevent her fromtaking steps to realize herfull potential. But theSalon Lofts model mini-mized the risk and provid-ed her with the businessandmarketing supportshe needed to make ithappen.

“Salon Lofts simplifiedthe entire process to thepoint where I could makemy dream become a reali-ty, and concentrate onmypassion: Providingmyclients with amazing ser-vice and delivering re-sults that exceed their

expectations everytime,”Kindal said. “Now I havethe freedom to operatemy own business and callthe shots. Yet, I don’t haveto worry about a hundredthings. Instead, I canconcentrate solely onmyclients. Salon Lofts makesthat possible.”

There are six SalonLofts in Greater Cincin-nati. The first storesopened in 2010, with twomore built each year. TheDent location has a capac-ity for 24 loft owners, andthere is a limited spaceavailable for beauty oper-ators interested in estab-

Salon Lofts offers beauty professionals theopportunity to operate their own business

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S E N I O R L I V I N G

If you or a loved one issearching for a place tocall home for the next stepin life’s journey, look nofurther than Cedar VillageRetirement Community, anot-for-profit retirementcommunity located inMason, Ohio.

“We offer a wide rangeof services,” explainedPresident and CEO CarolSilver Elliott, “includingour 162-bedMedicare- andMedicaid-certified HealthCare Center, which fea-tures a specialized de-mentia care unit and askilled rehabilitation cen-ter.”

At Cedar Village, resi-dent care is the first prior-ity. Cedar Village’s com-passionate staff cele-brates the individual andrecognizes their uniqueneeds, histories and per-sonalities. They take aholistic approach to eachperson, offering servicesto meet residents’ phys-ical, emotional, social andspiritual needs to ensurethat they achieve an opti-mal quality of life. “Wetake our commitment tothe community very seri-ously and we live ourmission: To provide thehighest quality healthcare, senior residentialand community servicesin keeping with Jewishvalues, while remainingopen to all faiths and de-nominations,” said Elliott.

The vision is that agingcan be welcomed as afulfilling and enrichingexperience for olderadults and their families.Cedar Village, in additionto a variety of living op-tions, offers innovativeservices designed to pro-vide an independent livingexperience. Residents canenjoy such services asfull-time pastoral care,including both Reform

and Orthodox Rabbis, andthe open admissions pol-icy connects residentswith their own communityclergy and worship ser-vices. They have a kosherdeli that’s open to thecommunity six days aweek, as well as an on-sitebank and two beauty sa-lons, a fully stocked giftshop, a fitness center andseveral resident librarieswith computers and In-ternet service. And to feedthe spark of wonder burn-ing inside all of us, CedarVillage offers activitiessuch as StoryWeavingstorytelling classes andIN2L, which offers com-puter classes for every-one, regardless of theirskill or experience.

In keeping with theirmission, Cedar Villagealso provides connectionsto the community throughother ways. “We haveoutpatient physical thera-py at theMayerson Jew-ish Community Center inAmberley Village, and thefirst elder abuse shelter,The Shalom Center forElder Abuse Prevention,in theMidwest,” saidElliott. And while they’veonly been known as CedarVillage for 16 years, theyhave a rich history: CedarVillage was the result ofthemerging of the Ortho-dox Jewish Home andGlenManor, which servedthe community for a com-bined 100-plus years.

Visit cedarvillage.orgto take a virtual tour ofthe facilities. Or call 513-754-3100.

Follow them atwww.twitter.com/cedar-village and like them atwww.facebook.com/cedar-village. You can alsodownload an iPhone appby entering Cedar Village(an app for Androidphones is coming soon).m

Come home toCedar Village lishing independent

businesses. A seventhCincinnati Salon Loftsis set to open later thisspring in Hyde Park.To learn more, visitwww.salonlofts.com.

“Beauty profes-sionals in the Cincin-nati market have em-braced the Salon Loftsmodel and are achiev-ing success on theirown terms with ourprogressive alterna-tive to the more tradi-tional ways of work-ing within the indus-try,” said Salon LoftsCEO Daniel Sadd.“Our loft owners oper-ate in prime locationsand high-end atmos-pheres and are em-powered to grow theirbusinesses on theirterms with the sup-port they need.”

While the SalonLofts tools help beau-ty professionalsachieve success intheir respective busi-nesses, they weredesigned with con-sumer convenience inmind. Customers canuse Open Chair, aproprietary Web ap-plication that enablesthem to pick a beautyprofessional based onlocation, service orprice and to compareservice providers,view testimonials ormake suggestions.Customers also canbook appointmentsthrough Open Chair.No one in the industryoffers a comparabletool.

“We’re committedto helping the beautyprofessionals who arepart of Salon Lofts tostay one step ahead ofthe competition whenit comes to deliveringservice and conve-nience to their cus-tomers,” Sadd said. m

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Asafe havenfor those in need.

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CedarVillage Retirement Community5467 Cedar Village DriveMason, Ohio 45040Tel: 513.754.3100www.cedarvillage.orgCedarVillage is a nonprofit retirement community,located inMason, Ohio.

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E N T E R T A I N M E N T

What sport buildsmuscles, burns up to 100calories an hour, developshand/eye coordination,promotes friendships andwell-being and is a greatfitness option for sen-iors?

If you said bowling,you’re correct. In fact,the Greater CincinnatiUSBC (United StatesBowling Congress) esti-mates there are 11,000seniors actively bowlingin local programs andenjoying the exercise,camaraderie and fun thatcomes with knockingdown a few pins.

That’s why the GreaterCincinnati Bowling Pro-prietors Association(BPA) is offering a pro-gram for seniors 60 andolder starting in May.

The Spring SeniorFree-for-All is a free,four-week program.Weekly sessions willconsist of two hours of

“low-impact” instruction,including video lessonswith personal and groupinstruction covering thefundamentals of bowling.If you used to bowl andhave a ball stuffed in theback of your closet, bringit in and they’ll check tosee if it’s the correctweight. Sessions are of-fered Monday throughFriday between 10 a.m.and 3 p.m., so it’s conve-nient for everyone re-gardless of your sched-ule. Visitwww.bowlcincinnati.comfor more information.

While most peoplethink of bowling as acompetitive sport, thefocus of this program is ahealthy mind and body.And bowling is perfectfor seniors – it’s playedindoors so it’s not depen-dent on weather, ability isno barrier and it allowsyou to go at your ownpace. But it still provides

an effective workout.Just consider these factsfrom consumer researchcompany Experian Sim-mons:

» The average personburns up to 100 caloriesan hour bowling

» Every four-step ap-proaches uses 134 mus-cles

» Bowling three gamesis the equivalent of walk-ing half a mile

» Bowling buildsstrong bones because it’sa weight-bearing activity

» Bowling enhanceshand/eye coordination,balance, flexibility andproprioception, or theability to sense whereyou are in space

» The socializationpromotes friendships

According to Mike andJenny Newton, who areregular bowlers: “Bowl-ing’s exercise helps usstay active, the stretch-ing and sliding are great,

and we have fun with anice group of people.”Mike is currently recov-ering from heart surgeryand can’t wait to get backon the lanes. “If peopleonly knew ... this is like ahome away from home,”he added.

Nine area bowlingalleys are offering theprogram: Cherry Grove,

Colerain Bowl, CrossgateLanes, Eastgate Lanes,Harrison Bowl, Heid’sLanes, Northwest Bowl,Stone’s Lanes and StumpsLanes.

So get involved in asport that builds strongbodies and healthy minds.Check out the GreaterCincinnati BPA’s SpringSenior Free-for-All.m

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A T H O M E

Resolving to reduceclutter and getbetter organized

seems to be a lingeringitem onmany people’s“to-do” lists, yet for manyof us, it can be difficult toget started. While organi-zation is an essential toolfor navigating our com-plex modern lives, manypeople struggle to findtheir personal style oforganization and a sys-tem that works withintheir busy lives at home,at the office or on-the-go.Just as specific organiza-tional needs vary fromperson to person, so toodo organizational styles.

“It’s important to un-derstand your own per-sonal style of organiza-tion,” says Melanie Charl-ton, organizational ex-pert, product designerand founder of Clos-ette.“What works to help oneperson get organized maybe frustrating for anoth-er. By defining your per-sonal style, you can bet-ter identify tactics andtools that will work tokeep you on track bothpersonally and profes-sionally.”

Unsure how to assesswhat style of organizingworks for you? The Post-it Brand offers the DoMore Your Way onlineorganizational style quizto help you classify yourorganization style.

Through a series ofquestions, the quiz helpsusers determine which offive organizational stylesbest suits their personal-ities and helps to identify

organization solutions tofit their needs.

Conductors organizeby “leading” informationand documents into acohesive operation, muchas a musical conductordoes. Implementers at-tack organization with aspecific goal in mind,such as getting organizedfor a job search. Curatorskeep everything and needa system that allows themto quickly reference ar-chived material. Impro-

visers organize outsidethe box and are constant-ly looking for new tools toaid in organization or newways to use familiartools. Gatherers like tohave all their work ma-terials close at hand andput their emphasis onorganized filing systems.

Once you’ve identifiedyour organizational style,focus on these key areaswhere most of us needhelp at home, in the officeand on the go:

AT HOMEWhether or not your

family removes theirshoes upon entering thehouse and leaves miscel-laneous keys, mail, loosechange and other itemsby the door, entrywaysare a primary target foraccumulated clutter.

Assess the type ofclutter in your entryway.Is it made up of itemsthat have a legitimateright to be near the door –your shoes and car keys,

for example – or arethere things that shouldlive in another part ofyour home, such as mail(in your home office),loose change (in a coinjar) and sporting equip-ment (in the garage)?Decide what belongs andremove and relocatethings that do not. Investin organization and stor-age solutions such as akey rack that can hang onthe wall by the door or ashoe rack where yourfamily can neatly storetheir shoes upon enteringthe home to reduce clut-ter in the foyer.

IN THE OFFICEWe live in a digital

world, but paper remainsa reality for most officesettings. Taming paper isa top objective of organi-zational efforts for manyof us.

To organize the flow ofdocuments in your office,consider adopting the“one touch” policy. Whena piece of paper lands onyour desk, touch it justonce – long enough todecide its appropriatehome, and then put itthere immediately. Avoidmaking stacks of paperthat you intend to look atand assess later; that’show clutter evolves. In-stead, use an inbox fordocuments that youhaven’t yet reviewed andan active box for thingsyou’re currently workingwith. Anything thatdoesn’t fit in either box

Getting organized:Fit your style and find solutions

that work for you

Taming paper is a top objective of organizational efforts for many of us. Anything thatdoesn’t fit in either an inbox for documents that you haven’t yet reviewed or an activebox for things you’re currently working with should get filed immediately withappropriate labeling, organizational experts say. ARA CONTENT PHOTO

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It’s sometimes saidthat timing is every-thing. When Lee andShirley Suman discov-ered the Colonial Com-munity of BerkeleySquare, they knew rightaway it was where theywanted to live. Theirtri-level home had be-come increasingly diffi-cult to move around inand more burdensome tomaintain.

The Sumans had al-ways heard that the bestapproach to retirementliving was to move into acommunity before it wastoo late to enjoy all it hasto offer.

Unfortunately, timing

wasn’t on their side. Ittook four years to selltheir home and transitioninto retirement living.

Though it wasn’t asthey had planned, theywere confident in theirchoice and proudly af-firmed, “It was worth thewait.” Shirley adds: “Weknew immediately whenwe saw our new homethat it was the one. It wasthe perfect place for us.”

Located in the heart ofBerkeley Square’s cam-pus, their beautiful homehas all of the comforts oftheir former residence,without the hassle. Thesliding glass doors offtheir spacious living

room face the campusentryway and acres ofgreen space, grantingthem access to all partsof the campus througheasy-to-navigate walkingtrails.

“We both grew up insmall towns,” Shirleysaid. “It is possible to beable to walk everywhereand know everyone’sname. And it was reallyimportant to us to havethat.”

Shirley also notestheir excitement to benear Elements At TheSquare, the new wellnesscenter that opened inNovember on BerkeleySquare’s campus.

For the couple, stay-ing active has alwaysbeen a shared passion.Their schedules are splitbetween weekly visits toElements for regularworkouts and social out-ings, and dinner withfriends at the CoachHouse Tavern & Grille, a

restaurant located atBerkeley Square.

“You really can’t beatthe location of the cam-pus either,” Lee adds.“We live in a privateneighborhood, but arejust a quick bus rideaway from live music,entertainment, diningand sightseeing all overthe Tristate area.”

Though the choice canbe difficult and the tim-ing isn’t always ideal,having a plan for retire-ment is often the bestapproach.

And the Sumanshaven’t looked back. “Itwas the best decision weever made.” m

Couple’s home at Colonial Communitieshas all the comforts of former residence

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Moving to Berkeley Square not onlygives you a spacious home, butalso a VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODand new friends. Choose from avariety of floor plans that can becustomized to fit your preferences.Whether it’s one of our modernapartments or a CUSTOM HOME,we want you to love every squarefoot of your space.Call (513) 896-8080TO SCHEDULE A PERSONAL TOURAT YOUR CONVENIENCE.

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In the coming months,many aging adults maybe planning to have aneeded surgery, such as ahip or knee replacement.

For many, it is com-mon to consider the reha-bilitation required aftersuch an important sur-gery, but one does notoften think about theimportance of preparinghis/her body prior to sur-gery.

There are many activ-ities that can be complet-ed before surgery whichhelp ensure that elderlypatients will be in theirbest condition before theprocedure.

As opposed to “reha-bilitation” after surgery,it is referred to as “pre-habilitation.”

Such a program isdesigned to improvestrength and perfor-mance of functionaltasks, as well as reducethe amount of pain andrecovery time followingsurgery.

A recent study foundthat knee and hip replace-

ment patients who partic-ipated in an exercise-based physical therapyprogram six weeks priorto surgery reduced theirneed for inpatient reha-bilitation by 73 percent.

“The benefits of exer-cise before surgery arevery clear. The more youcan do for yourself phys-ically before surgery, thebetter off you will be,”says lead study authorDaniel Rooks, Ph.D.,assistant professor ofmedicine at HarvardMedical School.

At Triple Creek Retire-ment Community, ourexpert staff is speciallytrained to assist you inbecoming as well-condi-tioned as possible prior tosurgery, through a varie-ty of moderate exercisethat includes warmups,cardiovascular activity,strength training, flex-ibility training and func-tional skills.

Our specialized careeven extends throughoutthe entire recovery proc-ess if you are unable to

return home directlyafter surgery or an in-jury.

Our Home Again reha-bilitation program willpamper you while youundergo physical/occupa-tional and/or speech ther-apy, and we’ll get youback to maximum inde-pendence fast.

You’ll exercise withsome of the most modernequipment, using in-novative therapy ap-proaches with provenresults.

And once you’re readyto return home, we’llsend you back with pre-pared meals and com-plete a home inspectionto ensure your safety.You’ll be amazed at howquickly you’re able toreturn home.

For more informationabout our state-of-the artprehabilitation program,and/or to find out moreabout the services andamenities of our propri-etary Home Again reha-bilitation program, call513-851-0601. m

Prehab at Triple Creek willget you back home faster

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ON THE GOFor many of us, work

life is no longer confinedto the office – especiallyfor busy working parents.Whether you are runningfrommeeting to meetingor on the road, make sureyou have all the essen-tials for working effi-ciently and productivelywhile on the move.

Products from thePost-it Mobile Attach and

Go Collection, a new lineof products designed formore efficient and effec-tive organization on thego, can help mobile work-ers stay on track. De-signed to stick, insert orclip to items you carry,Post-it Mobile Productswork seamlessly togetherfor a customizable on-the-go organization system.For example, the Post-itMobile Attach and GoPockets come in threedifferent sizes and stickto the outside of laptops,iPads, notebooks andplanners. Not only dothey hold essential mis-cellaneous items such asimportant papers, re-ceipts, bills, office sup-

plies and more in oneconvenient location, butthey are also translucentso you can easily see thecontents while on themove. They also sticksecurely, but removecleanly, so you can re-useor move them as needed.

“Today, more thanever before, people areon the move for theirwork and personal lives,”Charlton says. “No mat-ter how busy your career,family life or daily rou-tine, it’s important to findorganizational tools thatare versatile and conve-nient to help you createan organizational systemadapted to your lifestyle.”

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Rehab is work.But it can also

be fun.Gourmet dining. Fine linens. Personalconcierge service. This is rehab? OurHome Again rehabilitation servicewill pamper you while you undergophysical, occupational or speechtherapy. You’ll work out with someof the most modern equipment, usinginnovative therapy approaches withproven results. And once you’re readyto return home, we’ll send you backwith prepared meals and do a homeinspection to ensure your safety.To find out how we can help you orsomeone you love transition smoothlyback home, call us to schedule apersonal tour.

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For food fanatics,spring is the per-fect time of year to

add fresh produce backinto your meals. Usingseasonal ingredients canreally help capture andenhance the flavors ofspring and bring yourcuisine to life. Whetheryou’re using first yieldsfrom your garden or vis-iting the farmers marketas soon as it opens, thereare plenty of ways to takeadvantage of the season.Chef Alex Guarnaschelli,a recent winner on FoodNetwork’s Iron Chef anda regular judge onChopped, is a fan of usingfresh nuts to enhancesome of her favoritespring recipes. Here areher recommendations fortaking your spring cui-sine to a new level:

» Spruced-up salads:Healthy greens start toappear early in springand are a great compan-ion to nuts. Try topping achopped Arugula saladwith walnuts or addingpecans to Dandeliongreens. Radicchio is deli-cious with almonds andapples. Using nuts caneasily expand your saladhorizon.

» Top it off: Springtimebrings garden-freshherbs; parsley and basilare great flavors to finishmany dishes. Chop upparsley with some Fisheralmonds for added tex-ture and taste. The FisherNuts Freshness Seal Baghas a re-sealable closurethat will keep the leftovernuts fresh after the pack-age is opened.

» Upgraded spice rub:The great spring weathermakes it easy to fire upthe grill. Add some

ground nuts to your spicerub next time you’recooking meat. The nutscan mellow some of theheat from the spice andadd needed richness tothe mix.

And who can forgetabout dessert? Straw-berries are some of theearliest arriving berries;you can’t go wrong withChef Guarnaschelli’srecipe for strawberrycrostatas with walnuts.

Strawberry Crostatawith Walnuts

Serves 8

Ingredients:

The dough:2 cups all-purpose flour, plussome additional for rollingout the dough

1⁄4 cup granulated sugar1⁄2 teaspoon kosher saltZest of 1 lemon11⁄2 sticks unsalted butter,cubed and chilled

3 to 4 tablespoons ice waterThe filling:1 tablespoon unsalted butter2 pints strawberries, hulledand split

1⁄4 cup plus 1 teaspoongranulated sugar, divided

1 teaspoon grated lemonzest

1 tablespoon fresh lemonjuice

1 tablespoon cornstarch3⁄4 cup Fisher Walnut Halves,coarsely chopped

Directions:1.Dough: In the food

processor, combine flour,sugar, salt and lemon zest.Pulse to blend. Add the

butter and pulse untilcrumbly. Add cold waterand pulse only to com-bine. Form into an 8-inch-long cylinder (about 2inches in diameter) andrefrigerate for at least 1hour.

2. Filling:Heat a largesaute pan over high heat.Place a baking sheet nextto the stove. When thesaute pan is fairly hot,add the butter for thefilling. When it melts andfoams slightly, add thestrawberries. Toss to coatwith the butter and add1⁄4-cup sugar, lemon zestand juice. Toss to blendand allow some of theliquid to escape from theberries and reduce. After2 minutes, sprinkle withcornstarch, reduce heatto medium and cook,

stirring for an additional2 minutes. Transfer to thebaking sheet. Spread thestrawberry mixture outso it cools faster and re-frigerate until very cool.

3. Preheat the oven to375 F.

4. Remove the doughfrom the refrigerator andcut into 8 equal pieces.Roll each piece into acircle that is about 6 inch-es in diameter and about1⁄8-inch thick. Flour lightlyunder and on top of thedough as you roll it.

5. Meanwhile, removestrawberry mixture fromrefrigerator and transferto a fine strainer placedover a bowl. Strain straw-berries so that almost noliquid remains with theberries, being sure not tocrush the fruit.

6. Arrange the tartrounds in a single layeron a baking sheet. Place 1tablespoon walnuts ontothe center of each round.Divide the cooked straw-berries evenly among thedough circles. Fold thesides up tightly aroundthe fruit to form a purse,making the fruit the cen-ter; they will open slightlyduring baking. Cover theopening left after foldingwith a fewmore walnuts.Refrigerate circles ifthey become too soft tohandle.

7. Place the bakingsheet in the center of theoven and bake until gold-en brown, 20 to 25 min-utes. Top with any re-maining walnuts. Sprin-kle with sugar for addedtexture. Let cool on bak-ing sheet for 5 minutesthen transfer to servingplates using a wide spat-ula. Serve immediately.

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H E A L T H & F I T N E S S

There are a lot of rea-sons to choose a dentist,but if you’re looking forone who combines thenewest treatments andtechnology with old-fash-ioned service, look nofurther than Dr. Christo-pher Omeltschenko, DDS.

Omeltschenko, or Dr.O as he’s known to hispatients, is a home-growndentist who grew up onCincinnati’s West Side. Aproduct of the Universityof Cincinnati and the OhioState University dentalschool, he opened TotalDentistry on ColerainAvenue 13 years ago, andhe and his family still callCincinnati their home.

“Total Dentistry isreally more than just aname to us, it summarizeswhat we’re all about,”

said Dr. Omeltschenko.“We offer total dentalsolutions for your wholefamily. We are your one-stop shop for routinesix-month cleanings tomore complex proce-dures such as root canalsand implants. We’re al-ways working to provideour patients all the ser-vices they need under oneroof.”

To deliver on thatpromise, Omeltschenkohas committed to of-fering the newest tech-niques and has investedin the latest dental equip-ment. “We offer miniimplants,” said Omelt-schenko. “A dental im-plant is basically a falsetooth that is permanentlyanchored in place. We cando a mini implant on the

same day at about halfthe price as a full im-plant.”

This same-day serviceapplies to crowns as well.“If you need a crown, wecan make it using a Cerecmachine we have in ouroffice, so you can get acrown in hours instead ofweeks.”

Total Dentistry alsooffers Zoom teeth whit-ening and the newesttrend in cosmetic den-tistry – Six MonthSmiles®. “We can use SixMonth Smiles instead ofveneers to give you abeautiful smile,” Omelt-schenko said. “They haveclear brackets and whitewires so they’re not asnoticeable as convention-al braces, and we canusually get your teeth

into good position aftersix months.”

All this high-techdoesn’t come at the ex-pense of high-touch, how-ever. Dr. Omeltschenkoand his staff pride them-selves on their personalapproach to every pa-tient.

From Barb and Keri,who greet you as youcome in the door, to den-tal assistants Lindsey andEmily to Cindy the hy-gienist and her assistant,Genelle – all are commit-ted to one thing: yoursatisfaction.

Here’s a testimonialone of his patients postedonline: “I’ve been a pa-tient of Dr. ChristopherOmeltschenko since heopened Total Dentistry. Ihighly recommend hispractice. It’s clear thatDr. Omeltschenko takespride in his work andstrives to remain current

with the latest best prac-tices. His support staff isfriendly, courteous andprofessional, as well.”

Give Dr. O and hiscaring staff at Total Den-tistry a try and you’ll besold. Right now, all newpatients receive this spe-cial offer: A consultation,complete examinationincluding necessary X-rays, and a regular clean-ing (unless gum disease ispresent) for only $90(regularly $225).

Total Dentistry is lo-cated at 6560 ColerainAve. across from theMt.Airy Kroger and Ray’sBarbershop. They’reopen for appointmentsMonday, Wednesday andThursday from 8 a.m. to 5p.m. and Tuesday from 9a.m. to 6 p.m. Call 513-245-2200 to make yourappointment. Or visittotaldentistryonline.comfor more information.m

Total Dentistry: Solutions for entire family

the visual merchandisingteam at Replacements,known as the world’slargest retailer of old andnew china, crystal, silverand collectibles. He oftenhears from brides need-ing help transformingfamily treasures.

“It doesn’t matterwhether inherited dinner-ware is decades old, pat-terns are timelessthrough the magic ofmixing and matching,”says Griffith. “I suggestusing your heirloom pat-tern as a starting point,then mixing in variouscolors, shapes and evenother mediums such asglass or acrylics. By cre-ating a sort of ‘retro re-mix,’ you can dress upyour sentimental favoritefor formal entertaining,or just as easily dress

down your tableware fora casual evening withfriends.”

For example, Griffithsays mixing in squaresalad plates with roundshaped dinnerware cre-ates art deco flair. Mixingdifferent colored platesor glass can open up anentire new color palette.

He’s adamant; don’t beafraid to be bold and trysomething new.

“I recently had a cus-tomer come in with anheirloom goblet she want-ed to match,” he says.“We didn’t have anypieces in her pattern, so Iinstead zeroed in on adesign element with thegoblet, in this case thestem style on the glass. Iadded in four additionalcrystal patterns, all witha similar stem design. Bymatching that particulardesign element, we cre-ated a really elegant,contemporary look.”

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Total DentistryChristopher Omeltschenko, D.D.S.

General Dentist6560 Colerain AvenueCincinnati, Ohio 45239

(513) 245-2200www.TotalDentistryOnline.com

We know choosing a dental professional to trust isa major decision to make. Earning the trust of ourpatients is extremely important to us. That’s why we’recommitted to the following:

We would love to have you become a part ofour dental family!

We’re proud to offer long lasting dentistry and pleasedthat most of our continuing patients need no additionaltreatment. We also know that occasionally people movefar away. This means we are always happy to welcomenew patients to our office.

You don’t have to be rich or acelebrity to get great dental care!

• We will be gentle• We will only perform procedures that you honestly need•We will give you the highest quality dentistry available•We will provide comprehensive dentistry for yourentire family

•We won’t keep our fees a secret

New Patient Special$90.00 (Reg. $225)

• Personal Consultation• Comprehensive Examination• Necessary X-rays• Regular Cleaning*

*Unless Gum Disease is present

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