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Ingredients 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans 1 Carrot, Peeled and Diced 3/4 cup Fresh Orange Juice 2 Baby Red Potatoes, Diced 3/4 cup Dried Cranberries 1 Celery Stalk, Diced 3 cups Cooked Wheat Berries

A huge round of applause and thanks goes to our Ultimate Chefs for their fantastic cuisine! Not only was the food delicious, but the decorative touches made the event even more memorable. Fresh and Local: Sharlene Greendyk, Shane Sebesta, John Logsdon and Todd Showalter Flavors 450: Matt Heatley and Ion Aguinagalde whole+sum: Craig Tarrant, Casey [...]

If given a choice, most of us would prefer to recover from illness in the comfort of our own home. Because this may be the first time your family has needed this kind of care, you may have a lot of questions and need concrete answers. When you or a loved one needs care, you [...]

The SASH Program (Sell A Senior’s Home) recently hosted their 6th annual Spring Luncheon for the elder care community at Wesley Homes Des Moines. The SASH Spring Luncheon was a benefit event for the Senior Services Meals on Wheels program. It was also a great opportunity to strengthen the network of the senior care community [...]

As a way of celebrating food and showcasing our delightful cuisine, Wesley Homes presents our First Annual Ultimate Chef event. We have invited a team of executive chefs to showcase their talents in a fun and imaginative way.  Each chef will choose from locally inspired themes to encourage their creativity, and you get to sample [...]

The retirement living plans and needs of baby boomers won’t necessarily resemble the retirement of their parents or grandparents. Current trends signify that retirement communities and care providers must anticipate and satisfy the personal needs and interests of residents by offering choices beyond the basics, including home health care, pets, memory care, menu choices, open [...]

Now that April is here, you can turn a devoted eye to your vegetable garden. The hardiest of northwest gardeners have already been busy getting their cool weather crops in. With the persistent rain and below average temperatures this year, many of you have been waiting for a real sign of spring to get your [...]

Ingredients 1 6-3/4 ounces Bag Cranberries, Frozen 1/3 cup Light Brown Sugar 2 teaspoon Ginger Root, Fresh, Grated 5-1/4 ounces Leeks, Fresh, Sliced 1 teaspoon Olive Oil 4 Wild Alaskan Salmon Fillets 2/3 cup Water 1/8 teaspoon Kosher Salt 1/8 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Pre-heat broiler. Place the fish on a baking tray and season [...]

As a way of celebrating food and showcasing culinary talent, Wesley Homes Des Moines presents Ultimate Chef on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, in The Terrace Auditorium at 2:00 p.m. To RSVP, call 206-824-5000.