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December 2, 2021

Introducing Our New Board Director 

Sister LaRuth C. McAfee, Ph.D. 

LaRuth C. McAfee, a chemical engineer is a native of Ann Arbor, Michigan.  LaRuth completed her undergraduate degree in chemical engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and her doctorate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.  Over the past 15 years, she has focused on engineering education, starting with a postdoctoral research project sponsored by the National Academy of Engineering’s Center for the Advancement of Scholarship on Engineering Education.

During her tenure as a senior leader at the University of Colorado, Boulder, LaRuth was an active member of Sister-to-Sister, the precursor to Sister-to-Sister, Inc., and she has remained connected to the Sister Circle during job moves to other parts of the U.S.

LaRuth currently serves as Senior Assistant Dean at the University of Delaware Graduate College ("UofD Graduate College".  At UofD Graduate College, she oversees programs aimed at increasing the number and success of graduate students through recruitment efforts, initiatives to support students during their time at the University of Delaware, assessment efforts targeting current students and alumni, and support of academic-based initiatives.  LaRuth loves to travel and especially enjoys cruising.   Please join us in welcoming LaRuth aboard!

From our homes to yours, we wish for you and your families a joyous holiday season and happy Kwanzaa!

Velveta, Sherry, Bobbie, Alexis, Beth, Sandra, Joette, Gloria, Sherlenia, & LaRuth

Join us for Sister-to-Sister, Inc.'s Virtual Holiday Celebration.

This Sunday, December 5, 2021

Hosted by Alexis Walker-Dunham Jackson

3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., MST

Tis the season of giving! 

At Sister-to-Sister, Inc.'s November 28th Virtual Gratitude Gathering, participating Sisters reminisced about the people (e.g., family, friends, teachers, et al) who have blessed their lives and other blessings that are often taken for granted (e.g., shelter, nutritious food, etc. for which we are thankful.  Not everyone has them.  

As you consider to which charities you will give as the end of 2021 approaches, Sister-to-Sister, Inc. we invite you to consider donating to the Friends of the Haven. Friends of the Haven is a nonprofit organization established to support and advocate for women in recovery; including women who are alone, who are pregnant, or who are with their infant children. For any of your Amazon purchases, a Amazon will donate a percentage to this women-centered nonprofit. Select "Friends of the Haven Christmas List's Gift Registry Address."

Visit, https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/YDUAOGM7731I?ref_=wl_shareFriends 

Love has no color!

Colorado Women's Hall of Fame

Free Open House at the DENVER ART COMPANY

December 7, 2021 4 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Explore and learn more about our assets, such as the beautiful inductee portraits we display to further educate the public about our mission and events.

Walk With Me Event Kick Off & Volunteer Celebration!     

Saturday, December 4, 2021 6:00 p.m., MST   

Outworld Brewing 1725 Vista View Drive

Longmont, Colorado

The NAACP of Boulder County, Colorado is seeking volunteers for its 2022 MLK Holiday and Black History Month Celebration, featuring the Withers' Black History Art Collection and the Fisk Jubilee Mass Choir 

*Free admission and food for the first 50 people who Rsvp.  Open bar.

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Food for the Soul Blog                by Teri Sewell Huff

How to Make A Delicious Soup with Leftovers

It’s time for your weekly grocery trip, but you still have a few veggies hanging around that you don't want to throw out. What can you do with them? The next time you're cleaning out your fridge, make a delicious, hearty soup with your leftover groceries. Here are the steps to make a perfect soup with your leftovers every time, so no more food goes to waste.

1. Choose Your Liquid

Liquid makes up the base of your soup, but it doesn't have to be the most exciting ingredient. If you have vegetables, poultry or beef broth on hand, use it for a flavorful base. If you're make a creamy soup, you may choose an alternative milk as your base, such as full-fat coconut milk.

2. Sauté Your Vegetables

Now comes the fun part - cleaning out your fridge. There are no rules for making soup; you can use any veggies that you like. If your fridge is empty, you can also add canned or frozen veggies -- the options are endless. Before adding them to the broth, sauté any tough vegetables, such as bell peppers and carrots, in a pan with oil. You should also add all your spices and seasonings during this step. This will ensure that the veggies are nice and soft and that the spices have released their aromas and flavors.

3. Add an Acidic Ingredient

Regardless of soup you make, it needs an acidic ingredient, such as citrus juice or vinegar. Depending on what you have at home and what soup you're making, you can use cooking wine, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, or whatever else you prefer. The acidity adds flavor to the soup and breaks up some of the sweetness from your veggies, especially if you use tomatoes. Add your acidic ingredients to the veggies and let them cook for a few minutes.

4. Add a Source a Carbohydrates and Protein

Unless you want to make a light soup, adding protein and carbohydrates is necessary to make a filling meal.  You can add rice, quinoa, barley, or potatoes as a source of complex carbohydrates.  Beans and legumes, such as lentils or chickpeas, are affordable and healthy sources of plant-based proteins and carbohydrates. They are also full of fiber and have a long shelf-life, so you can always keep some in your pantry. If you're meat, you may also put your cooked meat in the pot now.

Add the liquid

Finally, add the liquid broth to your ingredients. Allow the soup to simmer until all your ingredients are cooked and the flavors have mixed. The timing will depend on the ingredients you use and the type of soup you're making. It's that simple! Now, enjoy, and feel proud that you used up all your leftovers.

I love this method of getting my soup in. It functions more like a formula instead of a recipe. I would love to see your soups you are making.

About Me!

I received my training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, the only school in the world that integrates over 100 of the latest nutrition theories with coaching and business skills. And The Academy of Culinary Nutrition where I received an online certification in nutrition and culinary skills. I will help you shift your behavior to develop lifelong healthy habits and a deep understanding of your bio-individual needs. We'll work together to create lasting changes to your health, energy, and well-being. I am available for presentations to your groups, associations, and clubs. You will love my Plant Based Kitchen Parties.

XO and Happy Holidays!

Teri Sewell Huff

Holistic Health Coach and Culinary Nutrition Educator

terisewell@gmail.com
 

You can find me on Instagram @terishealthy ways and on my Facebook Group called Wellness Walk and Talk Group. I would love to hear from you!

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