10-26-2023 Howard - Flipbook - Page 14
Q U I C K TA K E S
BY ALLANA HAYNES Howard Magazine
What appliance could
you not live without?
The convenience of a dishwasher is needed for a large, busy family. TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE
Jaime Brooke
Joel Frankel
Mark Minnick
Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
at Mary’s Land Farm
President and CEO of Jewish Federation
of Howard County
Producer at Toby’s Dinner Theatre
“I cannot live without my Crockpot. I love
that I can ‘set it and forget it.’ Just throw in
a chuck roast, sliced onions and broth and
cook on low for nine hours.
You can start it in the
morning and dinner is
ready and so tender by 5
p.m. After eating the roast
that first night, I add more
veggies, shred the roast
and make a stew. I do the same with
whole chicken, creating multiple meals
and bone broth. I’m a busy mom and I
love the Crockpot because it saves time
and makes nutrient-dense meals with
minimal effort.”
“For me, it’s the dishwasher. With three
kids under the age of 7 running around
our house, evenings can get away from us
pretty quickly. I can’t
imagine having to wash,
dry and put away all the
dishes from the day after
dinner, while also getting
the kids bathed, reading
them books and laying
down with them to help them fall asleep.
The dishwasher is not just a time saver; it’s
a secret weapon against the tower of dirty
plates and cups that threaten to take over
our kitchen daily.”
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“So many things come to mind. I could
say, my coffee maker because anyone who
knows me understands that I am rarely
without coffee. I could also say, my Apple
TV because I do love to
unwind with my shows
before going to bed. Or
maybe my grill because
who doesn’t love a London
broil or pork chop grilled up
to a tasty medium? But, I
think I am going to say my Alexa because
at the end of the day, I do not need to get
out of bed to turn off the TV or the lights
— I can just tell Alexa to do the last
minute work. Plus, I love saying ‘Alexa, play
my Juice Newton playlist.’”