The HOWELL Times
Vol. 21 - No. 11
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Local Woman Develops Meat Allergy After Tick Bite Photo by Stephanie Faughnan Kim Conway developed a meat allergy after a tick bite injected her with the alpha-gal sugar molecule.
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By Stephanie Faughnan HOWELL – Kim Conway, a 60-year-old local woman, wears a medical alert bracelet clasped to her wrist in case she’s unable to speak for herself. Meat, once a staple of Conway’s diet, has become a formidable threat to Conway’s health. Her meat allergy is so intense that it can propel her into anaphylactic shock. Confirmed as alpha-gal syndrome, Conway’s nightmarish diagnosis came following a tick bite in May of this year.
As stated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), alpha-gal is a sugar molecule prevalent in most mammals. Those with an alpha-gal syndrome diagnosis face the greatest risk of reaction upon consuming or encountering meat directly. Yet, complications can also emerge from consumables such as meat-flavored broths, dairy items, and foods containing gelatin. Dr. Chirag Patel, who has offices in Brick and (Allergy - See Page 3)
Jersey Shore Shell Art Travels Worldwide By Alyssa Riccardi JERSEY SHORE – What started out as a part-time hobby collecting shells at the beach has grown into a worldwide phenomenon of colorful, decorated shells. “I’ve always liked to do beach walks and pick up anything in-
teresting on the beach. At one point I had so many shells my husband asked me what I was going to do with all of them,” Carrissa Caramico Chapkowski said. “I decided to paint them and give them away. It definitely gave me an excuse to do
more beach walks.” Carrissa started painting shells four years ago and decided to share her ideas by creating a Facebook page called “Jersey Shore Shells.” Carrissa said she fi rst had the idea after coming across a similar (Shell - See Page 2)
Photo courtesy Corinne Beck Cousins Reagan Beck and Nora Fahy found a watermelon shell in Ocean Grove.
August 19, 2023
‘Grown In Monmouth’ Restaurant Week Features Locally Sourced Foods
By Alyssa Riccardi MONMOUTH COUNTY – Calling all chefs and restaurants! The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners are inviting local restaurants to participate in Grown in Monmouth Restaurant Week, which is set to take place September 22 through 30. “On behalf of my fellow commissioners, we are thrilled to announce that Grown in Monmouth Restaurant Week will return to help support our agriculture industry and our restaurants and eateries throughout the county,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Division of Economic Development. “We are excited to see how creative the restaurants will be with our Grown in Monmouth ingredients and invite everyone to come out and support our local businesses.” The Grown in Monmouth initiative is designed to help retain and grow Monmouth County’s agriculture industry. Restaurants that are participating in the Grown in Monmouth Restaurant Week will have at least one feature dish that is made with ingredients that have been grown in Monmouth County. There are no requirements for pricing or menu selection, county commissioners said. “The county is supporting the outstanding agriculture and products grown on our local farms while also supporting the restaurants and their chefs who take that produce and turn them into culinary masterpieces,” said Commissioner Lillian G. Burry, liaison to the Board of Agriculture. “We encourage everyone to support their favorite Grown in Monmouth restaurant and enjoy some local products grown right here in Monmouth County.” This is the perfect opportunity to shine a spotlight on culinary creations using ingredients grown in Monmouth County. Participating restaurants will be featured on the Grown in Monmouth online directory, which you can view by visiting growninmonmouth.com/Directory.aspx. The directory includes farmers markets, community supported agriculture (Foods - See Page 2)
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