Archive for January, 2011

Appetizer: Blackened Steak Bites

Wednesday, January 26th, 2011

Here’s a simple and hearty appetizer for your next dinner party or Super Bowl extravaganza! Ingredients 8 ounces Beef Tenders, Diced in 1″ Squares 1.5 Red Potatoes, Sliced 3/8” Thick Planks 0.5 ounces Cajun Seasoning 1 cup Spring Mix Greens 1 fl. ounces Italian Dressing 2.5 ounces Pico de Gallo

Fix’n to Go Home: A Wesley Homes Home Health Success Story

Tuesday, January 18th, 2011

Donald and his wife Kay left their home (and a sweltering Texas sun) to enjoy a visit with their son in cooler Seattle. During their stay, they hoped to investigate and participate in a cardiac clinical trial at the University of Washington Medical Center. After Donald completed various tests and worked with the doctors, it [...]

Simplify Your Move by Downsizing

Thursday, January 6th, 2011

The process of moving to a smaller space requires some thinking, not only about your new home’s style and function but also about how you live your daily life. Whether you are a minimalist or a clutterer by nature, there are downsizing strategies you can use to make your move easier both physically and emotionally!

New Resident Transitions to an Active Lifestyle

Thursday, January 6th, 2011

The first time she saw Wesley Homes, Janey Smith told her brother Vince, “I’m going to live here some day.” Janey uttered those prophetic words when she was just nine years old. Today, Janey’s a resident at The Terrace. When she attended the United Methodist Regional Conference on Aging in May, she saw the Wesley [...]

Recipe of the Month: Chicken and Vegetable Soup with Quinoa

Thursday, January 6th, 2011

Ingredients 1-1/4 cup Boiling Water (for quinoa) 2 oz. Red Quinoa, Dry 1/2 tsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tsp. Minced Garlic Cloves, Fresh 1/3 cup Diced Celery, 1/4″ Pieces 1 tsp. Thyme, Fresh, Minced 1 Whole Bay Leaf 1/3 cup Diced Carrots, 1/4″ Pieces 2-1/2 oz. Diced Chicken, White 2-1/2 cups Hot Water (for [...]

Start the New Year with Home Health

Wednesday, January 5th, 2011