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Contentsdec 2015/jan 2016

FEATURES

28 New era, New leader Meet Stephen P. Zieniewicz, the new president and CEO of Saint Barnabas Medical Center.

30 high-tech treatmeNtfor prostate caNcerThe 3D CyberKnife delivers increased doses of radiation much more precisely to the tumor.

32 a BurN victim heals After near-fatal injuries, a firefighter recovers—in body, mind and spirit.

34 BuildiNg a Better joiNtA robotic system for hip and knee surgery makes recovery quicker.

35 a diet to stop seizuresFor kids with epilepsy, high-fat foods can help prevent attacks.

36 our favorite thiNgs Shop our holiday gift guide for ideas that are sure to please.

40 party ready’Tis the season for post-work soirées. These 5 easy pieces are your no-fuss secret for looking great.

44 sparkle! shimmer!shiNe!Give her one of these subtle statement pieces and she’ll feel like a princess in her own story.

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66Wine + SpiritSApple pie a la mode is the inspiration for a tasty cocktail that’s ideal for your holiday celebrations.

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19LocaL BuzzOur guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in Morris and Essex counties.

22heaLth neWSFacts and insights you can use, ranging from yoga to greens to napping.

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For additional inFormation about Saint barnabaS mEdiCal CEntEr, viSit our wEbSitE at BARNABASHEALTH.ORG/SBmc.

“what’S nEw?” pEoplE oFtEn grEEt EaCh othEr with those words out of habit, almost without thinking. but if you say them to a medical center executive these days, you’d better have a few minutes to spare for the answer. that’s because health care is full of new things—it’s changing so rapidly that there are always new technologies to explain, new government health policies to adapt to and new initiatives to undertake.

at Saint barnabas medical Center, we welcome a new CEo (see page 28)—and much else is new as well. on page 30, for example, we introduce our CyberKnife system, which makes the delivery of radiation far more precise and effective, promising a dramatic improvement in treating many kinds of cancer. and on page 34, learn about a new robotic joint-replacement technology that will help restore mobility with less pain and fewer complica-tions. (You’ll also want to read of an injured firefighter’s inspiring comeback, page 32, and an “old” seizure-fighting diet that has drawn new attention, page 35.)

in this issue we also discuss something called “population health management.” is that a new phrase for you? what it means, put simply, is that medical centers today can’t limit their focus or concern to the patients who walk through their doors. we must also promote health in the broader community, among the potential patients of tomorrow. that approach is the most prudent use of health care dollars, as today’s preventive care may help head off tomorrow’s costly crisis. more importantly, it’s also a way to help people live longer, feel better and get more out of life.

Yes, we’re responding to the need for a new orientation and new approaches. but in a sense, our objective when we embrace population health management isn’t really so new. the “population,” after all, is just another term for the community, and it has been our proud privilege to serve our new Jersey community now for 150 years. with today’s clinical technology, data capabilities and proac-tive approach to keeping people healthy, we can serve you better than ever before.

in that spirit, let’s celebrate what’s new—the new Year of 2016. we wish you a very happy holiday season!

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EDITOR’S NOTE

OVER THE YEARS I’VElearned there’s no one formula for the perfect present. But it helps if a gift is useful, attractive and distinctive, some-thing the recipient might have chosen but that also expresses you, the giver. In this issue (see page 36) we get you started with four pages of gifts we think are cool. And we made sure we included a wide range of price points—from $15 to $1,500—to suit everyone on your list.

There’s much more in our pages to enhance your holiday enjoyment. Check out the no-fuss, party-ready outfi ts on page 40, dazzling jewelry on page 44 and six tasty soup recipes on page 56. Fi-nally, we ask: Can a cocktail taste like apple pie? You’ll fi nd the delicious answer on page 66.

Speaking of food and drink, be sure to cast your digital ballot for the 2016 Best of Morris/Essex Readers’ Choice Awards. Go to healthandlifemags.com/votemorrisessex to show your support for your favorite spots in the area .

Of course, the greatest gift—at the holidays or any time—is your own presence in the lives of family and friends. We atMorris/Essex Health & Life are glad to have been a part of your life for another year of good health and good living, and we wish you a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!

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Plug leaks. Check doors, windows and ducts for drafts. Caulking and sealing leaks is critical. “About 40 percent of heat is lost because of leaks,” says Blassmann. Make sure basement windows have window well covers. And don’t forget electrical outlets on exterior walls. For less than $3 you can buy a pack of covers that will keep air out. Wrap your water heater. Wicked cold affects your water heater, especially if it’s in a shed in your backyard. Put a blanket around it to help it stay warmer and not have to work so hard.Insulate. Brave a trip to the attic to make sure insulation is at least 16 inches thick. Blassmann also advises insulating pipes under sinks. “Don’t let them freeze,” he warns. Leave cabinet doors open occasionally so warm air flows in. Set and forget. Invest in a programmable ther-mostat, which allows you to set temperatures for certain times of the day and days of the week. You can program it to automatically lower the temperature when you’re at work, for example. Change filters. Heater filters should be changed every 30 days, says Blassmann. When they’re dirty they have to work harder, shortening their life span.Clear gutters. Make like Santa and go up on the roof, clearing gutters before torrential rains and blizzards come. “Clogged gutters can cause wa-ter and ice to build up, which creates problems.”

Blassmann says many people are shy about admitting what they don’t know and do things in-correctly. “Just ask,” he says. “We’re here to help.”

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WomeN oF ImpAcT Congratulations to two women in the area—one an artist, the other a philan-thropist—who are earning praise for their achievements. Meet them here.

Forty-two-year-old Xian Zhang will be-come the first woman and the first Chinese national to lead the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra next year. Zhang is a familiar face to some concertgoers in the area; she has conducted the orchestra several times and spent a few years as an associate con-ductor at the New York Philharmonic before relocating to Europe. “This actually feels quite like a homecoming,” she has said. Zhang, who began studying the piano in Dandong, China, at the age of three, begins her four-year con-tract as music director in September.

On the other side of the world, a 28-year-old Mendham native is making headlines. Maggie Doyne was recently named CNN Hero of the Year for her decade of life-changing work with women and children in Nepal. Dur-ing a backpacking trip through the country

after high school graduation, she was struck by the plight of the many children struggling to survive and decided to start a children’s home (she hates the word orphanage) with her $5,000 in babysitting savings. That incred-ible accomplishment led to the creation of a community school educating 350 students, a health clinic and a women’s center. And the construction of a high school is under way. “I wake up every day saying, ‘I love my job,’” Doyne has said. “That’s my message for young people, especially for young women: Do what you love and what makes you feel good.” Learn more about Doyne’s work on her foundation’s website, blinknow.org.

Ben Rich’s second choice became his first love. Rich, a science teacher at Mont-clair Kimberley Academy and an environ-mentalist, wanted to stop using gasoline. In 2008, he had his heart set on buying an electric car but couldn’t afford one. So he settled for an electric motorcycle, and do-ing so turned out to be heaven sent. “I fell in love with motorcycle riding,” he says.

The wheels of his Zero SR have touched many parts of the country on his quest to show off the power of an electric

motorcycle. This past summer he took his longest trip, nearly 7,000 miles, venturing through the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia, Florida, Mexico and Montreal. “The Blue Ridge Parkway is incredible,” Rich recalls. “The views are stunning, the roads fun and curvy. I met a lot of bikers along the way.”

Even though he now has an electric car, unless the roads are icy, he’s on his motorcycle. “I ride it to open up conver-sations about electric vehicles, with stu-dents, parents, faculty, anyone,” he says. “There are a lot of misconceptions. Some people think electric vehicles are slow, but that’s not true.”

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stephen p. ZieniewicZ, the new president and chief executive officer of saint barnabas medical center in livingston, grew up on long island in a family devoted to helping others. his mother and two sisters are nurses. his father is a retired firefighter with the new york city fire department. “i come from a family with a focus of service to others,” he says.

he was particularly drawn to health care. as a college student at st. John’s university, he worked in the emergency department of north shore university hospital and knew right away that health care administration would be his chosen career. “i have always felt comfortable serving patients and their families. and i have a passion for high quality and safety. i want to provide the safest environment possible for patients, employees and everyone in the hospital, and safety is foundational for qual-ity outcomes.”

Zieniewicz assumed his new position at saint barnabas medical center on sept. 8, 2015. af-ter graduating from st. John’s with a bachelor of science degree, he earned a master of public health degree from columbia university school of public health. he is a fellow of the american college of healthcare executives (fache), a board certification that demonstrates his profes-sionalism, focus on excellence, continuing edu-cation and service to the community.

he has extensive leadership experience at nationally recognized, complex academic medi-cal centers. prior to joining saint barnabas, he was executive director of the university of wash-ington medical center, which he served since 2007. he was chief operating officer at saint louis university hospital in st. louis, missouri, from 2004 to 2007. from 1977 until 2004, he held administrative positions at several hospitals in new york, including south nassau communities hospital, long island health network, winthrop- university hospital, memorial sloan-kettering cancer center and north shore university hospital.

“steve’s consistent focus has been on safety, quality, physician alignment, evidence-based per-formance improvement and population health, among many areas,” says barry h. ostrowsky, president and chief executive officer of barnabas health, the parent company of saint barnabas medical center. “i am extremely pleased that our world-class medical center will be guided by a proven health care leader whose strengths cor-relate so directly with our system’s goals.”

Zieniewicz joins saint barnabas medical center at an auspicious moment. new Jersey’s oldest nonprofit, nonsectarian hospital is celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2015 with an ambitious expansion program in the works. that is partly what drew him here. “i like to solve challenges and build programs,” he says.

in 2016, four new operating rooms will become operational. “they are state-of-the-art, with advanced technologies in a thoughtfully engineered space, to accommodate our expansion of procedures,” he says.

a new technology coming online in January 2016 will be the cyberknife, a robotic radiation oncology system that delivers beams of high-dose radiation to tumors with extreme accuracy and offers a noninvasive alternative to surgery. (see page 30.)

in the summer of 2016, a new parking facility is scheduled to open. and in summer 2017, the new west wing building will open, adding about 250,000 square feet of space that will include a new neonatal intensive care unit and new, private patient rooms.

among Zieniewicz’s biggest challenges is meeting the require-ments of the affordable care act, which are chang-ing how hospitals do business. the aca contains provisions intended to shift focus from individual patient care to population-based health measures—which means from just treating existing disease and injury to helping people maintain their health. it also holds hospitals accountable for lowering rates of infections, falls and readmissions. “we are redesigning how we provide care toward population health management, to keep our community healthy and treat chronic diseases outside the hospital,” he says. “my passion and focus are to create the safest environment for our patients and their families and continue achieving exceptional outcomes.”

his past experience has prepared him well for these tasks. during his career he has helped introduce the use of safety checklists, built such pro-grams as sports medicine and transplant services and enhanced clinical research both in the lab and at the bedside through clinical trials. and he starts from an already strong position. the medical center was selected as a top hospital for the second year in a row by the leapfrog group. among its many nation-ally recognized services are the burn center, new Jersey’s only certified burn treatment facility (see page 32), and the living donor kidney transplant program, the fourth largest in the nation.

Zieniewicz and his wife, linda J. hipps, m.d., a gynecologist soon to join the saint barnabas medi-cal center staff as well, live in livingston. in his free time he stays fit with running and golf, and he and his wife enjoy music and the fine arts. he also has volunteered his time in the past to such organiza-tions as the american heart association—he was chairman of its seattle chapter, and he plans to offer his support to the regional chapter here after he settles into his new position.

he is thankful for the opportunity to come back to the new york–new Jersey area, which he consid-

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every year, more than 220,000 american men learn they have prostate cancer, the second most common form of cancer behind skin cancer. treatments, which vary depending on age, overall health and the tumor’s severity, may include radiation to kill the cancer cells—especially with early-stage cancers. in January, saint barnabas medical center ups its game when it begins treating patients with the most advanced radiation

delivery technology available for attacking early-stage prostate cancer. known as cyberknife, it’s a robotic radiosurgery system that uses advanced computer guidance software to allow radiation oncologists to target cancerous lesions with more precision.

“it delivers high-dose beams of radiation with extreme accuracy to hard-to-reach tumors anywhere in the body,” says alison grann, m.d., chair of the

department of radiation oncology at saint barnabas medical center. “it’s helpful in treating not just prostate cancer, but also tumors of the lung, brain, spine, liver, pancreas and kidney.”

because the radiation is so precisely delivered, patients can receive a higher dosage per session than they would normally. sessions are longer—about 30 minutes versus 10 minutes for traditional treatment—but far fewer of them are required. “typically, patients with prostate cancer need 40 to 45 treatments over eight weeks, but with the cyberknife we can deliver the radiation in five treatments over five consecutive days,” says dr. grann. that makes it more convenient and less disruptive of the patient’s life, and helps ensure that the patient completes the course of treatment.

and the benefits don’t end there.

some tumors are more radiation-resistant and require higher dosages. cyberknife can deliver these higher doses because it’s three-dimensional. “it has a robotic arm, so unlike most radiation delivery systems that can only rotate 180 degrees in one plane around the patient, this one rotates a full 360 degrees along multiple planes. that allows us to pinpoint the radiation we can deliver, maximize its strength, and minimize exposure to other tissues,” notes grann. it also tracks the tumor in real time during treatment. “cyberknife continues to take images while delivering radiation,” dr. grann says. tumors in the prostate may move if, say, there is gas in the bowel or the bladder is full. the imaging tracks this movement within 1 millimeter and adjusts accordingly.

because cyberknife treatments deliver such high doses of radiation, they require a highly specialized team of radiologists, physicists and dosimetrists. (a dosimetrist is a member of the team who works with the radiation oncologist to help develop the safest treatment plan.) “we have three ph.d. physicists and three dosimetrists trained specifically in cyberknife, and we have the infrastructure in place to deliver high doses of radiation with the right safety protections for patients and technicians,” says dr. grann. indeed, the medical center built a new protective vault just to house the cyberknife.

cyberknife is a means of delivering both stereotactic body radiation therapy (sbrt) and stereotactic radiation surgery, which saint barnabas medical center already offers. cyberknife has been available for several years, but dr. grann felt that now was the prudent time for saint barnabas to acquire the technology. “sbrt types of treatment have expanded in the past few years,” she says. “now, with more trials showing how effective cyberknife is, i felt it was a good addition. and as more patients become eligible for sbrt treatment, it has really evolved into the new standard of care.”

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prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men, behind lung cancer. it occurs mainly in men 65 and older, and roughly one in seven men will be diagnosed with it at some point.

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On JasOn FaziO’s 41st birthday Five years agO, he nearly died. a firefighter serving as acting captain of an asbury Park Fire department truck company, Fazio was seriously burned. he beat the medical odds simply to survive, but then faced years of physical pain from the scarring caused by his burns—and equally debilitating emotional pain from the trauma, his injuries and their aftermath.

today, though, Fazio’s life is back on track, thanks to a unique plastic surgeon at saint

barnabas Medical Center. that doctor—Mokhtar asaadi, M.d.—not only treats his scarring with an aggressive and unique laser treatment, but also helped Fazio regain the emotional strength to push through injuries that have led others to despair.

Fazio, who turns 46 on January 10, lives in Ocean township, with his wife, barbara. he has two children from a previous marriage, nicholas, 13; and nathan, 10. On Jan. 10, 2011, his company got a 9 a.m. call to a fire at bangs avenue and Main street in asbury Park. the building had 12 second-floor apartments over stores. the fire was upstairs, and it was believed—incorrectly—that a woman was trapped in it. heavy smoke billowed out of the windows. Fazio

went up to look for the woman in a back bedroom when the fire “flashed.” the heat had risen to such a point that the room erupted in an explosion of fire.

“i basically was torched,” says Fazio, who somehow found a win-dow and dove out, fracturing several bones as he landed.

he was hosed down to extinguish the fire and rushed to a nearby hospital, then sent by helicopter to the burn Center at saint barnabas Medial Center, where dr. asaadi chairs the department of Plastic surgery. it was unclear at first whether Fazio would sur-vive the night.

the mortality rate for people in his condition was about 90 percent. there were third-degree burns over 50 percent of his body, including his face, head, arms and legs.

Fazio was put into a medically induced coma, which he re-mained in for almost four months, and was given seven skin grafts and a dozen blood transfusions. but he survived. “i am nothing less than a miracle,” he says.

a year after the fire, Fazio still had terrible scars on his face and lips, no hair on his face or scalp and one missing ear, and he could barely move his arms because the scars on them had made them so tight. “you lock up almost like an ape,” he says. “i couldn’t reach for a can on a shelf.” he was emotionally locked up as well, and though

BurN victim’S comeback

after injuries that could have been fatal, a firefighter recovers—in body, mind and spirit.

State-of-the-art care for burnsof all kindsthe injuries sustained by firefighter Jason Fazio (see main article) were grave, but he did have one thing going for him: he was treated at one of the nation’s finest facilities of its kind.

the burn Center at saint barnabas is the only state-certified burn treatment facility in

new Jersey and one of north america’s largest. With 12 intensive care beds and a 16-bed step-down unit for less critically injured patients, it provides expert care for patients of all ages.

the center offers a full range of specialized services, including a dedicated outpatient department, where individuals with small

or minor burns receive treatment and discharged patients return for follow-up care. each year, some 325–350 inpatients are treated along with nearly 6,000 outpatients.

besides burn intensive care and step-down care, the center of-fers hydrotherapy and rehabilitative services, according to its med-ical director, Michael a. Marano, M.d. there’s also peer support, so that burn victims can share feelings and coping strategies.

the burn Center is also committed to lowering the incidence of burn injury throughout the region. through the saint barnabas burn Foundation, it offers a variety of individualized educational programs aimed at burn prevention and fire safety.

says dr. Marano: “Mr. Fazio is an example of the need for a positive attitude and strong motivation to recover from an extreme injury such as a burn. People like Mr. Fazio remind us of why we do this type of work and make us proud of them, and all firefighters, every day.”

michael a. marano, m.d.

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he was treated for post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd) for a while, that treatment had ended. unable to work, in pain and severely disfigured, fazio fell into a depression. dr. asaadi, who has been treating burn patients for more than 35 years, helped address fazio’s depression as well as his disfigurements.

first, he fitted fazio with a hairpiece. “that made me feel good, gave me some positive energy,” fazio says. dr. asaadi also began reconstructive surgery on his ears, nose, lips and chin. and he employed an aggressive technique called aponeurotomy, which he has pioneered in treating burn scars. with it, he cuts into and under the scar tissue with laser light and a sharp needle to release the tight tissue. then he grafts fat to the scarred area, which helps prevent new scar formation. “this technique has been used for other procedures, but it is new for burns,” says the doctor. “it has never been written up in

the literature, but i have done it many times for burn patients and found it very successful.”

he also fought to get fazio workers’ compensa-tion coverage for more ptsd treatment. “at first the case manager said no, but dr. asaadi stayed with me and forced them to keep me going for therapy,” fazio says. “he told me to get back to the gym, stay off pain pills and get straight. he gave me back some dignity. my family loves him, and he loves my family. he says, ‘i am so proud of you,’ and i appre-ciate that.”

fazio sees dr. asaadi once a month for contin-ued aponeurotomy treatment. since the accident he

has remarried, and this past summer he went back to work—as superintendent of public works for the borough of deal.

“i never thought i would work again,” says the ex-firefighter. “dr. asaadi gave me my life back.”

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ex-firefighter Jason fazio has faced a long recovery from dis-figuring injuries he sustained in a fire. treatment has helped improve his appearance—and his outlook.


Joint replacement surgery has gone main-stream. in recent years, new

surgical techniques and better prosthetics have allowed ever younger individuals to maintain their active lifestyles by replac-ing worn-out knees and hips. indeed, about 1 million knee and hip replacements are per-

formed each year, and nearly 5 million people are now living

with an artificial joint. now joint replacement has

gone robotic too, thanks to a new technology called maKoplasty.

michael rieber, m.D., an orthopedic surgeon at Saint Barnabas medical cen-

ter, says this robotic surgical system makes a good procedure even better. “Joint replace-ment has been touted as one of the greatest medical advancements of the late 20th century, and now the robot makes it more precise, leading to a quicker recovery and longer-last-ing replacement,” he says.

maKoplasty is currently approved for partial knee replacement—in which only the diseased and damaged portion of the joint is replaced—and total hip replacement procedures. it uses three-dimensional computed to-mography (ct) imaging to determine the precise implant size, position and alignment for each patient, and it helps the surgeon accurately map the areas of bone and soft tissues

that need to be removed. During surgery, a robotic arm is partially controlled by software to help follow that map. “it won’t let you go where it is not programmed to go,” Dr. rieber says.

For partial knee replacements, this helps pre-serve healthy tissue and ligaments. “With this ap-proach, the knee is better balanced for a normal arc of motion,” he says. “that means there will be less pain, because the position of the implant is optimized. patients recover better and have a more natural-feeling knee.”

in total hip replacement, maKoplasty increases the accuracy of implant placement, which reduces the potential for complications. “Sometimes there are problems with uneven limb length and with dislocation, but there are so many data points and so much information with the robotic system, it reduces the likeli-hood of any limb inequalities or dislocation,” says Dr. rieber.

He adds that the Food and Drug admin-istration recently approved the software and procedure for total knee replacement with the robot. “that’s really exciting,” he says. “We don’t do that many partial knees, and the total knee will be launched in the next few months here at Saint

Barnabas. We will be one of the first in the area to do it robotically.”

robotic replacement surgery is “good for all comers,” he says, with the possible exception of patients seeking a revision of an existing implant. “it is a great tool to have,” the doctor adds. “it gives surgeons and patients more confidence. every-body wins.”

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it iS Said that eVeRYthing oLd iS new again, and that adage surely applies to a treatment for children with certain forms of epilepsy. a century ago, doctors found that changing a child’s diet to include high amounts of fat and very low amounts of carbohydrates helped control seizures. over the next several decades, pharma-cologists developed new anticonvulsant drugs to treat the disease, and this high-fat regimen—the ketogenic diet—fell out of favor. but now physicians are recommending the diet again for children who fail to respond to two or more medications—and with good success. Studies have shown that more than 50 percent of children who adhere to the diet have a greater than 50 percent improvement in seizure control. in fact, 10 percent become seizure-free.

“believe it or not, the ketogenic diet is 90 percent fat,” says Rina F. goldberg, M.d., a pediatric neurologist at Saint barnabas Medical center. “it breaks down fats instead of carbohydrates to create the energy necessary for the epileptic’s survival. Most of us use sugars, in the form of carbohydrates, as an energy source, but when some epilepsy patients, especially kids, switch to using fats to fuel the brain, seizures lessen.”

here’s the drawback: every meal must be carefully calibrated to

ensure the proper mix of fat, carbohydrates, proteins and other nutrients. heavy cream, for example, is incorporated into many dishes to increase the fat content and cut the appetite. but these strict diets can be especially hard on kids. “So much of their social activity involves food,” she says. “So it’s not easy when every meal has to be planned and weighed, when even one potato chip at a birthday party can throw off that balance.”

and it’s not just foods that need to be considered. “the kids also have to use carb-free medicines, toothpastes and shampoos, things that you don’t think of as having carbohydrates,” says alexa bacino, a Saint barnabas Medical center dietitian. She works with these patients’ families to calculate nutrient ratios and plan meals. “there are ketogenic cookbooks on the market, and new products like ketogenic breads that allow kids to feel like they are having regular food.”

She says creative recipes make the food taste fine, but the social adjustments are difficult. “we recently had a kids’ club event for these patients, and they complained about having to bring their own food everywhere,” she says. “but when they and their parents see that adhering to a special diet successfully controls seizures, they understand that the rewards outweigh the challenges.”

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HOVERBOARD 360 SMART BALANCE BOARD Admit it: Your kids have been begging for this motorized two-wheel scooter for months. It might be time to give in. $398.99

WHITE ORCHID RING CATCH BY MICHAEL ARAM Whether you deck it out with rings or keep it empty, this silver jewelry holder beautifies any vanity. $69

RED VELVET CAKE BITES BY CHOCOLATE COVERED COMPANYPerfect for when you want something sweet but need a little portion control. Bonus: These 15 cream cheese-filled mini cakes come in an elegant box, perfect for gifting. $59.95

4-IN-1 UNIVERSAL TRAVEL ADAPTER BY fLIGHT 001 Heading overseas? Keep all your electronics fully charged with this 4-plug international adapter. Works in more than 150 countries! $25

fLOx RUBBER COASTERS Made of recycled rubber (love that!), these four deer-inspired coasters are an inexpensive way to start the conversation during holidays. $15

COMPRESSION SOCKS BY VIM & VIGR Legs need some TLC? These polka dot-covered compression socks alleviate aches and swelling on a long flight or after a day of holiday shopping. Say “ahhh.” $32.95

JOHNSTONS Of ELGINCASHMERE fINGERLESS GLOVES These handy mittens come all the way from Scotland to help you text and type with complete dexterity—and still stay warm. $50

NICKEL SHAVING SET STANDBY PENHALIGON’SAdd style to your bathroom with this vintage-looking shaving set. Included: a Gillette 3-blade razor and a shaving brush made of badger hair. Fancy! $170

JET SET ESSENTIALS KITBY MICHAEL KORSWhat guy won’t love a 3-in-1 groom-ing kit? (C’mon, don’t deny it.) This set includes an eau de toilette spray, a hair and body wash and an after- shave balm. $85

KRUPS EC314 COffEE MAKER Guests will want to serve themselves with this stylish and easy-to-use 12-cup coffee maker. The best part:It comes with a keep-warm adjustable temperature you can customize to your liking. $79.99

OZOBOT BIT BY OZOBOT Having trouble tutoring your kids in computer science and STEM studies? Let this tiny robot take over with its fun games and digital apps. Parents rejoice! $59.95

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the smart oven by brevilleAn extra oven in the kitchen during the holiday season? Sign us up! This 1800-watt convection toaster oven fits snugly on your countertop. $249.99

CheF Kit by CUrioUs CheFOne way to get the kids off their elec-tronic devices and into the kitchen? Give them their own 11-piece chef’s kit. Included: a colorful child-sized apron, spatula, whisk, measuring spoons and more. $24.99

marC JaCobs variety set Brrrr! It’s cold outside, but you can still smell the daisies with this 4-piece fragrance set. Included: Daisy, Daisy Delight, Daisy Eau So Fresh and Daisy Eau So Fresh Delight. $49.99

braCelets by elizabeth martinBetcha never heard of a bracelet made from fossilized dinosaur bone before. This beautiful collection of wrist bling includes just that—along with bracelets featuring antique coin charms and vintage beads. From $250 to $1,500

alma PorCelain laCe Container by laUrier blanCThis versatile (did we mention gorgeous?) golden cachepot can be placed on a side table to hold a small potted plant or on your vanity to store loose jewelry. $119

vintaGe GanaChe CaKe by mariebelleA cake in a book? You’ll be the talk of your book club with these vintage-inspired books containing a chocolate ganache cake (yes, you read that right!) along with European wafers. $40 each

baGs by massimo PalombaInvest in a good bag and it will last you season after season. Two on our wish list: a roomy, soft-as-suede nubuck shoul-der bag, $550, and a leather cross-body clutch with an adjustable strap, $265.

DailyWareFooteD Platters Use these three versatile glass platters to display holiday desserts or an arrange-ment of pretty ornaments. You won’t run out of reasons to keep them out post- holidays. Promise. $29.99

tie by isaiaWhat would the holidays be without the gift of a tie? This one’s made of textured wool; its blue-and-gray floral design is a match for most suits. $235

FloWers Gallery CalenDar by WorKman PUblishinGWith every flip of a page, you’ll be greeted by a vibrant new blossom in this colorful calendar. Lilies, sunflowers, roses, oh my! $16.99

sneaKers by to boot neW yorKSometimes it’s worth spending a bit more for shoes that are as comfy as sneakers (they’re made of nubuck!) yet hip enough to go with most outfits. Navy high-top, $398, olive and smoke low-tops, $350.

CUFF linKs by tateossian Made of meteorite and black diamonds, these mechanically inspired cuff links will have a guy’s friends and family reaching for his wrists to get a closer look. $195

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1Wear a long-sleeve silk blouse in a dark hue with a wide range of skirts and pants. Navy blouse by Brunello Cucinelli.

2 Expand your wardrobe options with a classic suede pencil skirt in a solid, neutral tone. Tan suede skirt by Brunello Cucinelli.

3 A luxurious fur snood scarf adds instant impact to any ensemble. This fox scarf by Eleventy.





4 A change of shoes and jewelry takes a simple, classic silk dress from daytime to dinner and after. Navy dress by Brunello Cucinelli.

5 A sleek, tailored coat is the perfect topper for any outfit in your wardrobe. Gray al-paca fur and wool coat by Pas de Calais.



Bold yet elegant, this trio of pieces makes a striking statement: 18-karat gold Tahitian pearl and amethyst necklace, 18-karat gold crossover bangle with diamonds totaling 1.53 carats, and a platinum and 18-karat gold square ring with diamonds totaling 1.33 carats. All from Aires Jewelers in Morris Plains.

sparkle,shimmer,shine!Give her one of these subtle statement pieces and she’ll feel like a princess in her very own story.


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Diamonds play a starring role in these creative custom designs: 18-karat white and rose gold earrings set with white dia-monds totaling 1.11 carats, pink diamonds totaling .64 carat and two pear-shape pink diamonds in center at .60 carat; 18-karat white and rose gold flower ring set with five rose-cut pear-shape diamonds totaling 2.08 carats; and 18-karat white, yellow and rose gold full- and rose-cut diamond cuff bracelet totaling 4.17 carats. All from Yanina & Co. in Cedar Grove.




Diamonds play a starring role in these creative custom designs: 14-karat white gold diamond drop earrings totaling 2.68 carats and 14-karat white gold diamond necklace totaling 3.23 carats. All from Michael Anthony Jewelers in West Caldwell.


Snow may be falling soon, but you can still enjoy the links— 18-karat yellow gold links by Italian jewelry designer Roberto Coin. His timeless yet modern Oro Classic collection includes diamond link earrings, necklace and bracelet. All from Sidney Thomas at the Mall at Short Hills.



Dare to be different with a colorful statement piece like these 14-karat yellow gold earrings featuring 4.58 carats of oval rubies, .56 carat of pear rubies, .60 carat of round pink sapphires and 3.75 carats of oval amethysts. From George Press Jewelers in Livingston.

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World-Class Smiles GuaranteedAESTHETIC SMILES OF NEW JERSEY is an award-winning one-stop dental practice where patients receive all services, including cosmetic, laser, reconstruction, sedation and preventive dentistry in addition to periodontal care, all without the need to visit other locations. Patients are examined by the highly skilled and talented cosmetic dental team of Ed Romano, DDS and Matthew Vaccaro, DDS, and the team’s newest member with an emphasis on family dentistry, Robert Bizzarro, DMD. Dr. Bizzarro completed an internship and general practice residency at the dental clinic in Morristown Medical Center under the tutelage and supervision of Dr. Romano and Dr. Vaccaro.

Voted “Best of the Best in Morristown” for impeccable customer service and state-of-the-art office, on-time appointments, Drs. Romano, Vaccaro and Bizzarro offer patients the highest level of dental care and attention whether it’s for a routine dental exam or a smile makeover. Drs. Romano and Vaccaro have decades of experience in all areas of aesthetic dentistry, including training in Invisalign® and CEREC® restorations for inlays, onlays and porcelain crowns.

In addition, Aesthetic Smiles of New Jersey offers a technology that makes being fitted for dental bridges, porcelain crowns and porcelain veneers more comfortable and convenient than ever before thanks to iTero™ technology. Instead of messy tray molds, the iTero™ system provides digital impressions, which allow us to craft restorations with an incredibly comfortable fit. Aesthetic Smiles of New Jersey also offers the services of specialty care professionals, including a periodontist, and the administering of sedation by a board certified anesthesiologist for implant and gum surgery. Contact Aesthetic Smiles of New Jersey to start your journey towards your perfect smile.

SERVICES OFFERED:• General, Family,

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• Sedation Dentistry

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Care • Cosmetic

Dentistry• Six Month Smiles • Composite

Bonding & Fillings• Inlays and Onlays• Porcelain Veneers• Invisalign• Reconstructive

Dentistry• Implant• CEREC• ITero• Laser Dentistry

Ed Romano, D.D.S.• Georgetown University

School of Dentistry, Graduate• Aesthetic Advantage

Continuum, Past Instructor in Cosmetic Dentistry

• Morristown Medical Center, Staff Attending Dentist

• NJ Past President of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

• New Jersey Top Doc• Featured on news programs

including Dateline NBC, CNN, MSNBC, WPIX

Matthew Vaccaro, D.D.S.• Bucknell University,

Undergraduate• State University of New York

(SUNY) at Buffalo, Graduated Cum Laude

• Morristown Medical Center, Residency


• Apex Seminars, Continuing Dental Education Society, Participant

• Aesthetic Advantage Continuum, Graduate

• Member of American Dental Association and Academy of General Dentistry

• Sustaining member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Robert Bizzarro, D.M.D.• Loyola University in

Maryland, Graduate• University of Medicine and

Dentistry of New Jersey, Graduate

• Morristown Medical Center, Residency



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DENVILLE IMPLANT, COSMETIC AND FAMILY DENTISTRY CENTER75 Bloomfield Ave., Ste. 205, Denville, NJ 07834 973.627.3363 denvilledentist.com

Welcome To A One-Of-A-Kind And Comprehensive Family Dental PracticeTHE DENVILLE IMPLANT, Cosmetic and Family Dentistry Center is a well-established, multifaceted practice encompassing all aspects of dentistry, surgery and with an on-site dental lab, which means patients receive consistent care all under one roof. Two of the area’s leading dental experts, founder Hal Kimowitz, DMD, FAGD, PA, and son Adam Kimowitz, DMD, examine and consult with every patient, and together they’ve built legions of caring relationships with generations of families since the practice was founded in 1976.

From laser dentistry to full mouth restorations, both doctors integrate extensive training and advanced technology for superior outcomes. The office provides CEREC 3-D technology, which allows for quality and convenient same-day tooth restoration. The office is also the exclusive provider of Hybridge Dental Implants, a technology that offers a high quality and cost-effective solution for replacement of a single tooth to a full mouth. Dr. Hal and Adam Kimowitz are trained and credentialed in both the surgical and restorative phases of implant therapy, meaning as a patient there is no need to visit multiple offices. All care is performed under one roof, providing greater treatment continuity and consistency. Both Dr’s place hundreds of implants yearly and have helped many patients regain their confidence and function through a lasting smile with Hybridge.

Named America’s Top Dentist five years in a row, Dr. Hal Kimowitz has also been granted the title of “Fellow” of the Academy of General Dentistry. His other numerous achievements include recognition by the International Congress of Oral Implanvology as a Credentialed Diplomate for outstanding contribution to research and education in the field.

Dr. Adam Kimowitz’s wide range of expertise includes cosmetic, restorative, surgical therapy and the management of the most complex dental problems. He is a Credentialed Implant Dentist and has earned the status of Fellow with both the American Academy of Implant Dentistry and the International College of Oral Implantologists in recognition of his outstanding work.

Together, Drs. Hal and Adam Kimowitz will always find the best solutions for your unique dental needs. Find out more by visiting Denville Implant’s website or call for a no-fee consultation.


Adam. S. Kimowitz D.M.D., FICOI, AFAIID

From a single tooth to a whole new smile, Hybridge offers simple solutions to complex dental problems. We’re proud to be the Morris and Essex counties only Hybridge Certified Provider. To find out if Hybridge is right for you, call us today and schedule your individual consultation. To learn more about Hybridge, log on to MorrisEssexHybridge.com.

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Find Your Best SmilePEOPLE WHO AVOID DENTAL CARE because they fear the dentist may smile less and be perceived by others as unfriendly in social and professional situations. Once you love your smile, it will change your life. We love helping people regain control of their lives by giving them the ability to smile.

As we get older, there are two absolutes: our hair starts to gray and our teeth become yellow. The most common request from our patients is for whiter teeth. It is amazing how whiter teeth can boost a patient’s confidence and make them enjoy smiling again.

For more involved reconstructive procedures, such as composite bonding or porcelain veneers, we love to show patients what the possibilities are before we do anything permanent. Our patients’ smiles are our signatures so we want to ensure that they are completely happy. Dentistry is so different from years ago. Materials have improved, technologies have advanced and the results overall are much better. We can let a patient know within minutes how we can close spaces, correct misshapen teeth, and create a masterpiece smile.

We treat our patients the way we would want to be treated, and we cater to anxious and fearful patients so we can give them the comfort and aesthetics they deserve. We do everything we can to make our patients look and feel great. From the pampering spa-like environment to advanced and pain-free technology, our family and cosmetic dental practice changes patient’s lives every day by creating healthy, dazzling smiles.

“We help our patients find the smile of their dreams.”

Linda Stone, D.M.D., FAGD• University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey

Vanna Stone, D.M.D.• Rutgers School of Dentistry

• American Dental Association • New Jersey Dental Association• Essex County Dental Society• American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry• American Academy of Facial Esthetics• Academy of General Dentistry

SERVICES OFFERED: • Family and Cosmetic Dentistry• Extreme Makeovers• Catering to the Anxious & Fearful Patient• Intraoral Camera & Cosmetic Imaging• Sealants, Composite Fillings• Dental Implants• Conscious Sedation• Root Canal Therapy

Porcelain Crowns, Fixed Bridges, Veneers• Zoom Teeth Whitening• Invisalign System• Periodontal Disease Diagnosis, Treatment & Maintenance • Fillers for Facial Contouring• Botox, Juvederm, Perlane, Radiesse, Restylane

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METRO DENTAL ASSOCIATES29 Elm St., Morristown, NJ 07960 973.538.2563 metrodentalassociates.com

Top New Jersey Dentist Offers A Superior Dental ExperienceA LEADER IN COSMETIC and restorative dentistry, Dr. Jay Schuster is proud to be the only Morristown general dentist recognized by his peers as a New Jersey Monthly top dentist since 2009. In addition to recently moving to the renovated former historic Red Cross building in Morristown, Dr. Schuster has expanded his dental team to include Dr. Andrew Sacco. Together the team offers award-winning care, from basic oral treatments to complete smile makeovers, in a modern, high-tech dental practice. The office boasts luxuries such as heated massage chairs, iPad stations plus flat-screen TVs and programmable music options in each treatment room.

Dr. Schuster, an Invisalign-preferred provider, also offers other state-of-the-art dental technology. New technology includes the DEXIS CariVu for advanced caries detection through transillumination technology. Dr. Schuster offers the E4D CAD/CAM device that creates same-day crowns, onlays and veneers for patients. In addition, he uses an all-digital x-ray machine that emits minimal radiation, and a VELscope providing the industry’s most advanced oral cancer screening.

With over 25 years of experience in restorative, cosmetic and implant dentistry, as well as hundreds of hours of continuing education, Dr. Schuster likes to educate patients about the benefits of mercury-free materials and BPA-free cosmetic restorations. He’s also proud to say that hygienists Andrea and Dale have been with Metro Dental for over a decade. With this kind of exceptional service, no wonder patients from California to Florida, and from Australia, Japan, Ghana and Europe, trust their smiles to Dr. Schuster and his team. Visit and enjoy Metro Dental’s amenity-filled office plus free parking.

“You are one of the most forward-thinking dentists we’ve ever come across.” –Patient testimonial


Jay S. Schuster, D.D.S.• University of Maryland, Graduate• New York University College of Dentistry, Graduate and Residency • Voted by peers a U.S. topDentist® • Multiple Angie’s List Super Service Awards • Listed a Top Dentist by Consumers’ Research Council Guide to

America’s Top Dentists, 2003–2015 • Twice Voted Best Dental Practice by Morris County’s Daily

Record readers’ poll• One of Northern New Jersey’s Top Dentists published by

Wainscot Media and NJ Top Dentists• Talk of the Town Customer Satisfaction Award• New Jersey Dental Association• Laser Accredited Standard Proficiency• American Dental Association• American Academy Cosmetic Dentistry• American Academy of Implant Dentistry• Academy of General Dentistry

Andrew T. Sacco, D.M.D.• Gettysburg College, Cum Laude Graduate• Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, Graduate• Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Residency• American Dental Association• New Jersey Dental Association• Academy of General Dentistry• Middlesex County Dental Society

SERVICES:• General Dentistry• Invisalign - Preferred Provider• Same Day Crowns, Onlays

& Veneers • Bonding & Tooth Colored Fillings• Implants

• Oral Cancer Screenings• Periodontal Disease

Therapy• Root Canal Treatment• TMJ/TMD Treatment• Tooth Extractions


soup dayyou know soup is a warm, nutritious pick-me-up,

but it’s also full of surprises. tonight, why not treat your family to one of these hearty choices?

of the

tomato soup with smoked paprika and baconserves 4–6

n 4 slices thick-cut bacon

n 1 Tb. unsalted butter

n 1 yellow onion, chopped

n 2 cloves garlic, minced

n 2 cans (28 oz. each) crushed tomatoes

n 3 Tbs. heavy cream

n 1¼ tsp. smoked paprika

n salt and freshly ground pepper

In a large, heavy saucepan, fry the bacon over medium heat, turning once, until crispy, 8–10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels. Let cool, and then crumble.

Add the butter to the pan and melt over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until very soft, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and bring to a boil. reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. remove from the heat and let cool slightly.

Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender. return to the sauce-pan and add the cream, paprika, and ½ tsp. salt. return just to a boil, turn off the heat, taste and adjust the seasoning.

serve, topped with the bacon and a generous grinding of pepper.


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saffron fregola with seafoodserves 4

n 1 tsp. saffron threads

n ¼ cup dry white wine

n 2 Tbs. olive oil

n ½ lb. medium shrimp, shelled and deveined

n ½ lb. medium scallops, tough muscles removed

n 1 small yellow onion, chopped


n 2 cups chicken broth

n 1 cup fregola (Sardinian cous-cous) or Israeli couscous


n ½ lb. clams, scrubbed

n 2 Tbs. minced flat-leaf parsley

Crush the saffron in a bowl and add the white wine. set aside.

In a large, heavy pot, warm 1 Tb. of the oil over high heat. When the pan is very hot, add the shrimp and sear for 1 minute on each side. (Do not cook all the way through.) Transfer to a bowl. Add the scallops and sear for one minute on each side, also without cooking all the way through. Transfer to the bowl with the shrimp.

Add the remaining 1 Tb. oil, onion and garlic to the same pot and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the saffron mixture and cook for 2 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Add the fregola, stir to combine, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 12 minutes. season with salt and pepper.

Add the clams, discarding any that do not close to the touch. Cover the saucepan tightly and steam for 3 minutes. remove the lid and quickly add the shrimp and scallops. Tightly cover the saucepan again and con-tinue to cook just until the clams open and the shrimp and scallops are cooked through, about 3 min-utes. Discard any unopened clams. serve, sprinkled with the parsley.

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SquaSh Soup with Sage brown butterserves 4–6

n 1 butternut squash (2 lb.), peeled and diced

n 3 Tbs. olive oil


n 2 Tbs. unsalted butter



n 4 cups vegetable broth

For the SAGE BROWN BUTTER:

n ¼ cup unsalted butter

n 6 sage leaves

OPTIONAL:

n heavy cream for garnish

Preheat the oven to 400˚F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the squash with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on the prepared baking sheet and roast until tender, about 25 minutes.

In a large, heavy pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the roasted squash and broth and bring to a boil. reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes to blend the flavors. remove from the heat and let cool slightly.

Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender. return to the pot and season with salt and pepper.

To make the sage brown butter, melt the butter in a small frying pan over low heat. Add the sage leaves and cook until the butter begins to brown and the sage is very aromatic, 3–4 minutes.

serve the soup drizzled with the brown butter, 1–2 sage leaves, and a swirl of cream, if desired.

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Sweet potato corn chowder with avocadoserves 6

n 2 Tbs. olive oil

n 1 small white onion, finely diced


n 2 tsp. ground cumin

n ½ tsp. ground coriander


n 2 sweet potatoes (1½ lb.), peeled and diced

n 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth

n 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced

n 8 ears fresh corn, husks and silk removed and kernels cut from cobs, or 3½ cups thawed frozen corn kernels

n 2 Tbs. minced cilantro

n 1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and diced

n ½ cup sour cream (optional)

In a large, heavy pot, warm the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the cumin, coriander and salt and pepper to taste and cook for 1 minute. Add the sweet potatoes, stir to coat, and cook for 3 minutes.

Add the broth, bring to a boil, and reduce the heat to low. simmer until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Add the red pepper and corn and cook until the vegetables are tender, 10 minutes. remove from the heat and let cool slightly.

Puree half of the soup in a blender. return to the pot. stir in the cilantro and season with salt and pepper. serve, garnished with the avocado and the sour cream if desired.



White bean and ham soupserves 4–6

n 4 slices thick-cut bacon

n ½ lb. cooked ham steak, cubed

n 1 Tb. olive oil

n 1 small yellow onion, diced


n 2 celery ribs, diced


n 2 cans (15 oz. each) white beans, drained

n salt and freshly ground pepper For the CORN BREAD CROUTONS:

n 1 Tb. unsalted butter

n 1 small loaf corn bread, cut into ½-inch cubes

set a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Let cool, then crumble into bite-sized pieces. set aside in a bowl. Add the ham to the pot and cook, stirring often, until browned, about 4 minutes. Add the ham to the bowl with the bacon.

Add the oil, onion, garlic and celery to the pot and saute until the veg-etables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the broth and beans and bring to a boil. reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. remove from the heat and let cool slightly.

Puree half of the soup in a blender. return to the pot along with the ham and bacon and stir to combine. season with salt and pepper.

To make the corn bread croutons, in a frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the corn bread cubes and cook, turning once, until they are golden brown on both sides.

serve, topped with the croutons.

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turkeynoodlesoup with spinachserves 8–10

n 2 Tbs. olive oil



n 3 carrots, peeled andfinely diced

n 4 celery ribs, finely diced

n 1½ Tbs. minced thyme


n ½ lb. wide egg noodles

n 2½ cups shredded cooked turkey meat

n 2 cups packed spinach leaves


In a large, heavy pot, warm the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery and thyme and saute until the carrots begin to soften, about 8 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook until al dente, about 5 minutes. Add the turkey and spinach and stir to combine. simmer the soup for 5 minutes to blend the flavors. season to taste with salt and pep-per and serve.



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After the success of our signature Jersey Italian Gravy, we were asked a lot what our next product would be. A whole lot. What could we say? We knew that whatever we rolled out just had to be the best of the best. So we thought… and thought…

and thought. And then inspiration struck!

The holidays are an amazing time of year, a time when we gather with friends and family, and always bring out the best to share: the best gifts, the best cheer, and most importantly

the best foods. So why not make a sauce that captures the excellence of the holidays, and makes celebrating easier and more delicious than ever?

We hope you’ll be as excited about our special San Marzano Holiday Dinner Edition Gravy as we are. This is a small-batch run that’s available only for a few months. We use the best

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How often do you sit down to enjoy a bowl of barley? seldom, perhaps. But as a can-do ingredient, this versatile grain—ranked fourth in a recent list of the world’s top cereal crops—is an unsung hero in the modern foodscape. it has a subtle, nut-like flavor, an appealing beady shape and a pasta-like consistency, and it’s surprisingly easy to incorporate into some of your favor-ite meals. Barley’s a sturdy utility performer that deserves to be in the spotlight.

POWER UPMany healthy cereal options use barley as their base, and starting your morning with one of them does your heart a favor. the grain’s soluble fiber not only helps with digestion, but also contains beta-glucans that help lower total cholesterol levels by binding with bile acids to help remove those acids from the body. Research also shows that beta-glucans can boost the immune system and help protect against cancer. Accord-ing to the u.s.d.A., a cup of cooked pearl barley contains 193 calories, just six of them from fat, and furnishes more than one-third of your daily require-ment of iron.

DID YOU KNOW?this member of the grass family was first grown as a crop more than 10,000 years ago, and there’s evidence of its production in what is now sudan as early as 5000 B.C. its sturdiness in cold weather allowed it to be cultivated millennia ago in tibet, where it is an important crop to this day. worldwide, more than 100 million tons of barley are produced annually, with Russia the top producer and france and

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what distinguishes ordinary barley from barley malt, used in making beer and whis-key? simply put, barley malt is grain that has been soaked and allowed to partially sprout, giving it a slightly sweeter flavor. But the process is anything but simple, and certain carefully

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BUY/STORE/SERVEthe biggest consideration for the barley buyer is whether to choose a hulled or pearl variety. Pearl barley takes less time to cook, but the refining process it goes through means it’s not considered a whole grain. Hulled barley requires a bit more care, but because the bran layer is left intact it has more nutritional value and a deeper flavor. whichever you choose, keep barley as dry as possible as you store it. Before boiling, give it a quick wash and let it sit in water for a bit. Adding barley to onions, carrots and beef stock in a soup is a great way to enhance texture; also, barley combines well with mushroom in dishes and makes an excellent addition to a kale and nut salad. finally, in many recipes that call for rice or risotto, barley is an able understudy that can step in and play the part well.

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Mes reVes French bistro menu in a café setting, 407 Broad st., 973.429.4888

OranGe sQUirreL Contemporary american and European cuisine, 412 Bloomfield ave., 973.337.6421

staMna Mediterranean/Greek taverna, 1045 Broad st., 973.338.5151

CHaTHaMd’OrO ristOrante Fresh, light italian fare, BYO, 219 Main st., 973.701.6990

restaUrant serenade Contemporary French cuisine, 6 roosevelt ave., 973.701.0303

sCaLini FedeLi Modern italian with a French flair, 63 Main st., 973.701.9200

CHEsTErFOrMOsa Chinese restaUrant & sUshi bar Traditional Chinese fare with fresh seafood options, 79 W. Main st., 908.879.4848

FresCO MeXiCan Traditional Mexican fare, 137 E. Main st., 908.955.7222

the PUbLiCK hOUse taVern & inn Continental fare with italian influences and live entertainment, 111 Main st., 908.879.6878

redWOOds GriLL and bar american cuisine with an emphasis on grilled beef, seafood and vegetables, 459 Main st., 908.879.7909

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CaFÉ MetrO Healthy american fare in a casual atmosphere, 60 diamond spring rd., 973.625.1055

La CUCina italian fare specializing in brick-oven pizza and delicatessen catering, 278 diamond spring rd., 973.627.6200

the seCOnd haLF On Main Traditional american cuisine, 5 E. Main st., 973.784.4040

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thatCher MCGhees irish pub and eatery, 53 Broadway, 973.586.3377

yaMa sUshi Japanese cuisine well-known for its sushi, 5 E. Main st., 973.627.7712

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MillBUrnbasiLiCO Upscale italian fare with modern twists on traditional favorites, 324 Millburn ave., 973.379.7020

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CUBAN PETE’S Cuban Caribbean cuisine with a tapas menu, 428 Bloomfield Ave., 973.746.1100

EGAN & SONS American pub food, featuring sea-sonal salads, seafood and burgers, 118 Walnut St., 973.744.1413

FASCINO Creative, family-owned new Italian res-taurant, 331 Bloomfield Ave., 973.233.0350

MESOB Ethiopian food with gluten-free and vegan options, 515 Bloomfield Ave., 973.655.9000

OSTERIA GIOTTO Casual Italian, BYO, 21-23 Midland Ave., 973.746.0111

PIG & PRINCE High-end pub fare featuring exten-sive beer list, 1 Lackawanna Plz., 973.233.1006

TOAST American cuisine with vegetarian/vegan menu, 700 Bloomfield Ave., 973.509.8099

THE WOOD PIT Casual American barbecue specializing in ribs, 108-110 Bloomfield Ave., 973.954.4679

MORRIS PLAINSARTHUR’S TAVERN Neighborhood steak house, 700 Speedwell Ave., 973.455.9705

CINNAMON Indian fare cooked in a clay oven, 2920 Route 10 West, 973.734.0040

HUNAN Chinese cuisine featuring crispy Chilean sea bass, 255 Speedwell Ave., 973.285.1117

LEMONGRASS Vietnamese and Thai fusion restaurant, 1729 Route 10 East, 973.998.6303

MINADO Japanese seafood buffet, 2888 Route 10 West, 973.734.4900

TABOR ROAD TAVERN New American fare, 510 Tabor Rd., 973.267.7004

MORRISTOWNBLUE MOREL RESTAURANT AND WINE BAR New American cuisine using locally sourced ingredi-ents, 2 Whippany Rd., 973.451.2619

BRICK OVEN High-end traditional Italian fare made with fresh ingredients, 90 South St., 973.984.7700

ECLECTIC GRILLE Upscale American food with French, Italian and Mexican influences, 3 Speedwell Ave., 973.647.1234

GEORGE & MARTHA’S Fine American fare featuring fresh steak and seafood, 67-71 Morris St., 973.267.4700

GK’S RED DOG TAVERN Eclectic, contemporary American dining, 1 Convent Rd., 973.585.5700

THE GRAND CAFÉ French Continental with Asian fusion, 42 Washington St., 973.540.9444

GRASSHOPPER OFF THE GREEN Traditional Irish pub and restaurant, 41-43 Morris St., 973.285.5150

J HINARI SUSHI Elegant Japanese and Korean cuisine, 5 Pine St., 973.290.0017

LA CAMPAGNA Italian fine dining, 5 Elm St., 973.644.4943

MARKET TAVERNE American fare with a French twist, 995 Mt. Kemble Ave., 908.502.5106

MILLIE’S OLD WORLD MEATBALLS & PIZZA Old-world Italian dining, 60 South St., 973.267.9616

MING II Reinvented Pan Asian–inspired cuisine, 3 Speedwell Ave., 973.871.2323

MINUTEMAN COUNTRY KITCHEN Family style restaurant, 990 Mount Kemble Ave., 973.425.9798

NAGANO JAPANESE RESTAURANT Authentic Japanese cuisine and sushi, 23 Washington St., 973.540.9120

THE OFFICE TAVERN GRILL Family-friendly spot offering updated pub fare, 3 South St., 973.285.0220

ORIGIN THAI II Elegant French-Thai eatery, 10 South St., 973.971.9933

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PAMIR Authentic Afghan cuisine and kabobs, 11 South St., 973.605.1095

PAZZO PAZZO Fresh, regional Italian food, 74 Speedwell Ave., 973.898.6606

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ROOTS STEAKHOUSE Old-fashioned New York style steakhouse, 40 W. Park Pl., 973.326.1800

SEBASTIAN’S THE STEAKHOUSE New York–style steak house, 80 Elm St., 973.539.8545

SIRIN Authentic Thai fare, 3 Pine St., 973.993.9122

TOP’S CHINA CHINESE RESTAURANT Chinese cuisine, 74 Morris St., 973.889.8819

NEWARKADEGA GRILL Fine Portuguese and Spanish cuisine with a large wine selection, 130 Ferry St., 973.589.0550

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FORNO’S OF SPAIN RESTAURANT Authentic Spanish cuisine featuring fresh seafood, 47 Ferry St., 973.589.4767

IBERIA PENINSULA Casual Portuguese and Spanish fare featuring skewered chicken, beef, pork and sausage, 63-69 Ferry St., 973.344.5611

NICO KITCHEN AND BAR High-end eclectic Italian small plates, 1 Center St., 973.642.1226

SEABRA’S MARISQUEIRA Fine Portuguese fare specializing in fresh seafood, 87 Madison St., 973.465.1250

SPANISH TAVERN Classic Spanish fare with an emphasis on pairing the right Spanish wine with the meal, 103 McWhorter St., 973.589.4959

PARSIPPANYAMIYA Contemporary Indian cuisine, 252 Route 46 West, 973.521.9100

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ECCOLA ITALIAN BISTRO Italian fare with daily specials, 1082 Route 46 West, 973.334.8211

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MYSORE WOODLANDS Fine South Indian Vegetarian cuisine, 296 Route 46 West, 973.227.8191

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAKHOUSE American steak house, 1 Hilton Ct., 973.889.1400

PEAPACK-GLADSTONECAFÉ AZZURO Upscale Italian, BYO, 141 Main St., 908.470.1470

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PINE BROOKCHINA PAVILION Authentic cuisine featuring seafood classics, 263 Changebridge Rd., 973.227.1006

DON PEPE STEAK HOUSE Spanish steak house, 58 Route 46 West, 973.808.5533

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FOUR SEASONS KEBAB HOUSE Authentic Turkish cuisine, 594 Valley Rd., 973.707.7651

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SCHOlARSHIP AWARDS CEREMONYronald MCdonald house Charities/ afriCan aMeriCan future aChieversCrystal Plaza, livingston, rmhcnytristate.orgKareem McKenzie, two-time Super Bowl champion for the New york Giants, hosted the memorable awards ceremony. Twelve students will receive a $17,000 scholarship over four years in college and two students will receive $25,000 over four years.

7 Scholarship winner Shadia Simms (center) with Linda Dunham and Ronald McDonald 8 Scholarship winner Raequan Nelson with Dunham and McDonald

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Judy Kuhn, James Monroe Iglehart, vanessa Williams and Tony yazbeck in a salute to the songs of Stephen Sondheim.

1 Shavar Jeffries and Tenagne Girma-Jeffries 2 John Schreiber, Steven M. Goldman, John R.

Strangfeld Jr. and Mary Kay Strangfeld 3 Patricia Chambers, Nicholas Berggruen, Ron Beit, Christine

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DEC 1–31 For a royal holiday experi-ence, visit HOLIDAY AT ESSEX COUNTY KIP’S CASTLE during the month of Decem-ber for a self-guided tour of the first floor and experience the holidays circa 1928. Tours are from 12 to 4 p.m. Admission: FREE. Visit essexcountynj.org or call 973.239.2465 for more information.

DEC 2–27 Comic relief. The Shake-speare Theatre of New Jersey in Madison presents one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies, THE MERRY WIVES OF WIND-SOR, which will be running for the duration of the holiday season. Tickets start at $32. For show times, visit shakespearenj.org or call 973.408.5600.

DEC 4 If you never had a piece of choco-late you didn’t like, join the town of Boonton for a CHOCOLATE STROLL on Main Street, 5 to 9 p.m. Businesses will be open late for an evening of socializing, dining, shopping and discounts on everything chocolate. Admission: FREE. Visit boontonmainstreet.org for more information.

DEC 5 Celebrate Christmas with CHRIS WESTFALL at the Investors Bank Theatre at the RoxPAC at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: general admission $20. For more details, visit roxburyalliance.tix.com or call 862.219.1379.

DEC 5, 6, 12 &13 All aboard! The 24TH ANNUAL SANTA CLAUS SPECIAL departs from the Whippany Railway Museum grounds for a 10-mile, 45-minute excursion.

Order tickets online for the 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. or 4 p.m. rides. Kids receive a special gift from Santa’s elves. Tickets: $14 adults, $9 children. Purchase yours at whippanyrailwaymuseum.net or call 973.887.8177.

DEC 5–12 The Barn at Highlands Ridge Park in Chester is the venue for THE FESTIVAL OF TREES, where there will be community-decorated holiday trees for purchase, visits from Santa, a sing-along storyteller and more. The festivities begin at 10 a.m. Admission: $3 seniors and children, $5 adults. Call 908.879.2202 for more infor-mation or visit srcnj.org.

DEC 11–13 HOLIDAY CRAFT MOR-RISTOWN celebrates its 25th anniversary at the Morristown National Guard Armory, of-fering shoppers the opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind holiday gifts. Admission: $9 general, $8 seniors, FREE for children. Call 845.331.7900 to learn more.

DEC 26–JAN 3 Seek and you shall find. Head over to The Frelinghuysen Arbo-retum for a special HOLIDAY SCAVENGER HUNT. Bring your camera and/or cell phone to help you capture the items on the list and take home a prize for the whole family. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and is closed on January 1. Admission: $10 per family. Visit aboretumfriends.org or call 973.326.7601 for more details.

JAN 10 Bring the kids to the Montclair Historical Society’s FAMILY FUN DAY at the

Crane House and Historic YWCA, 1 to 4 p.m. Family tours will focus on ways to keep warm in the winter when heat was not an option. Admission: $10 per family. Questions? Go to montclairhistorical.org for the answers.

JAN 14 Physician, author and New Age guru DEEPAK CHOPRA presents “The Future of Well Being” at the Mayo Perform-ing Arts Center in Morristown at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $49–$99. A book signing follows the informative lecture. Head to mayoarts.org or call 973.539.8008 for more details.

JAN 24 Award-winning theatrical sto-ryteller and host of public radio’s A Prairie Home Companion, GARRISON KEILLOR shares his homespun humor at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark at 7 p.m. Tickets: $39.50–$59.50. Visit nypac.org or call 888.466.5722 to purchase yours.

JAN 28–FEb 14 A nun dies under mysterious circumstances in a remote parish in northern Michigan and her pastor has been charged with the murder. That’s the dramatic plot of the play THE RUNNER STUMbLES at the Morris Museum in Mor-ristown. Tickets: $20–$45. For specific dates and show times, call 973.971.3700 or visit morrismuseum.org.

Climb aboard the Santa Claus train, Dec. 5, 6, 12 and 13.

Experience the holidays circa 1928 at Kip’s Castle, Dec. 1–31.

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Send event listings to: Morris/Essex Health & Life,110 Summit Ave., Montvale, NJ 07645; or email us at [email protected]. Listings must be received two months before the event and must include a phone number or website that will be published.

Deepak Chopra lectures in Morristown, Jan. 14.

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COMMUNITY EVENTSDECEMBER 2015 & JANUARY 2016

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Feeling Stronger—Feeling Better: For Individuals with Parkinson’s and Other Neuromuscular/Movement DisordersSupport Group: December 7; 1:30 to 2:30 pmStrength Training: Wednesdays; 1:30 to 2:30 pmTai Chi Chih: Mondays; 1:30 to 2:30 pmJCC MetroWest • 973-322-5620 Weight Loss Surgery Support GroupDecember 9; 6:00 pmBHACC • 973-322-7433 Osteoporosis Support Group December 10; 11:00 amBHACC • 973-322-7830 Common Foot ProblemsDecember 16; 4:30 to 5:30 pmJCC MetroWest • 973-322-5620 Blood Pressure ScreeningDecember 17; 10:30 amJCC MetroWest • 973-322-5620 Weight Loss Surgery OptionsJanuary 6; 6:00 pmBHACC • 973-322-7433

PET THERAPY DAY AT SAINT BARNABASDecember 9; 11:00 am to 5:00 pm • SBMCWe know human-animal interaction brings joy, laughter, and healing to patients. Saint Barnabas’s Pet Therapy program is a patient-centered experience that brings dogs to the hospital to interact with patients in need. Our therapy teams understand the needs of patients with various medical conditions and are certified by Bright and Beautiful Therapy Dogs. Employees and members of the community are invited to join the Pet Therapy Team to learn more about the program and its benefits and even take a “selfie” with some of our amazing dogs! To learn more, please contact Jackie Canete, Pet Therapy Coordinator, at [email protected].

DA VINCI SURGICAL ROBOT EXHIBITIONDecember 13; 9:00 am to 8:00 pmThe Mall at Short Hills 1200 Morris Turnpike, Short HillsJoin Saint Barnabas Medical Center physicians who specialize in robotic surgery to learn more about the benefits of robotic surgery– including reduced hospital stays and recovery times. Plus, try your hand at being a surgeon by test driving the da Vinci® Robotic Surgical System.

Unless noted, all of the following programs are free and require registration. For a complete list of programs and to register online, please visit: barnabashealth.org/sbmcevents.

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Those interested in learning more about the latest programs and services offered by Saint Barnabas Medical Center and Barnabas Health Outpatient Centers can sign up for our free, monthly E-newsletter by visiting tinyurl.com/sbmcnews.

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Famous as a destination For carousing spring breakers, cancun may seem an unlikely place to embark on a fitness journey. but that’s just where i went recently to jump-start mine.

Located in a beautiful natural setting on the eastern tip of mexico’s Yucatan peninsula, it’s about four hours away by air via flights to cancun international airport. the JW marriott, a quiet 448-room resort just off the busy “hotel zone,” offers a Wellness beach retreat package that includes oceanview rooms, a spa treatment, one-day cabana rental and credit toward group fitness classes.

i hoped to get some sun, have some fun and get back into a fitness routine. First up: a surefire way to punch up one’s wellness quest—an hour-long boxing class. truth be told, i was curious, as i’d never done it. but when some friends suggested that i pop two ibuprofens beforehand, well, curiosity turned to fear. (this, of course, says more about my level of fitness than anything else!) calling the five-person group session “fun” might be a stretch, but there were plenty of giggles amid the panting and sighs. as in many boot-campesque sessions, there were stations, all designed for different benefits—strength, speed, agility, endurance—and we rotated among them. our instructor, malcolm, a former national body-building champ and certified fitness pro, offered encouragement amid shouts of “Venga, venga!” (loosely translated as “Faster,

Opposite, clockwise from top left: an ocean-facing cabana at the JW Marriott, the perfect place to relax, retreat from the sun and enjoy complimentary fruit and water throughout the day; an exhilarating speed-boat ride through the mangrove channels along the Nichupte Lagoon; a tranquil pool at the luxurious Mayan-inspired spa; tequila tasting (with a sangrita chaser) at the lobby bar; a steaming plate of linguine and shrimp at Gustino.

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faster!”) Afterward, we sipped recovery smoothies at the health bar. The barista recommended the Green Juice, made from celery, spinach, orange, cucumber and pineapple. The drink was delicious—refreshing and not too sweet.

Feeling proud of myself, I reasoned that I’d earned a retreat to the poolside, oceanfront Bali-style cabana. There you can read, daydream or just indulge in people-watching. For lunch, healthy options abound at BeachWalk, a bathing suit-friendly eatery, with choices such as Thai shrimp spring rolls, Mexican ceviche, crab cakes and my favorite, a blackened grouper sandwich served with grilled onions and mustard seed roulade sauce.

Next, for more relaxation, a spa appointment. Every spa on earth promises to help you “relax, refresh, restore and renew.” This one delivers. After the 75-minute Stress Victims Spa Cure, you’ll feel all those “re”s and more. The tension melts away as your back, neck and shoulders are kneaded and massaged for the first 25 minutes. (Ask for Yesica; she has the hands of a goddess.) Once you’re thoroughly relaxed, next up is a 50-minute facial, including a lovely hydrating mist.

When I was well rested, it was time for a night on the town. The restaurant Porfirio’s reimagines the best of traditional Mexican fare in a beautiful setting. (Sit outside if you go around sunset.) Prepare for a multi-sensory experience: The food and service are great. Music videos play in the background, making it feel a little Las Vegasesque—but that adds to the fun. Later, a live band roams through the space, serenading patrons with classic Mexican tunes.

Want another way to up the fun quotient? Head to Champions Sports Bar. A favorite of locals, tourists and hotel staff, it offers karaoke nightly. It’s located at the CasaMagna Cancun next door to the JW Marriott. (Stay at either hotel and enjoy the amenities of its sister property.)

Of course, no wellness weekend would be complete without yoga, which is great for flexibility, stress relief and a host of other health benefits. (Studies show it reduces the risk of heart disease, decreases blood pressure and lowers low-density, or “bad,” cholesterol by more than 10 points.) In a group class geared toward all experience levels, the emphasis was on breathing, balance and being comfortable with your body now. Yoga isn’t your thing? There are daily stretching and spinning classes too.

If you can tear yourself away from the gym and the beach, consider the Aquafun Marina Jungle tour, during which you’ll power through the waters of the Nichupte Lagoon in a two-seat speedboat. After an exhilarating ride with a constant cool spray offering a respite from the sun, you can dive into the turquoise water and do some snorkeling.

Back by late afternoon, it’s time for drinks. For a refined alternative to the sugary margarita, try tequila tasting at the lobby bar. Locals enjoy tequila with sangrita, a spicy nonalcoholic beverage meant to cleanse the palate between shots, and JW’s mixology team will explain the differences among these low-calorie sips. For dinner, try Gustino, where low-carb linguine with shrimp, grilled veggies and poached salmon are popular, waistline-friendly options. The Bran-zino al cartoccio con finocchio e sedano, Chilean sea bass with lemons, fennel and leeks, is a delicious—and healthy—choice.

Turns out Cancun wasn’t such an unlikely spot for a wellness retreat. After all, true wellness means finding balance, not just physically, but socially, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually. And a beautiful beach doesn’t hurt one bit.

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