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Contents: Township Directory.................................3 Community Events..................................4 Radnor Educational Foundation............6 Library Programs ....................................8 Parenting Corner.....................................8 Health Corner ........................................10 Senior Lifestyles ...................................14 Salt Alternatives For Icy Walkways .....16 Tips To Help The Snow Plow Crews....16 Be A Safe Winter Driver........................18 Gardening & Landscaping Corner.......20 Tali Guy’s Recipe Page .........................22
Township Administration Building 301 Iven Avenue Wayne, PA 19087-5297 Phone: 610-688-5600 Fax: 610-971-0450 / 610-688-1279 www.radnor.com Mon - Fri 8 am to 4 pm
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Area Contact Information Fire and Ambulance Emergency Phone: 9-1-1
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Contributing To Our Schools wellness programs, and the very popular Internship Program are just several of the hundreds of programs REF has funded over the years.
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Committed parents and Radnor community members make up the organization's board, with liaisons to RTSD administration and school PTOs. Grant applications come in from teachers, students, administrators, interested residents - anyone who would like to offer a new and innovative program to students.
Radnor Educational Foundation celebrating 25 years of support for Radnor schools
Sheila Palmer, REF's director, works directly with businesses and corporations.
19 REF 2n0s Inter Pugh. “REF has a lot to celebrate and yet we have more work to do. I invite everyone to learn more about our organization and help fund possibilities for our students,” said Pugh.
When a local non-profit raises money for schools, you'd think people would know who they are. “Our programs touch every child in the district, and we've been around for 25 years, but sometimes we still feel like we are introducing ourselves,” says Brian Pugh, president of Radnor Educational Foundation. Since its inception in 1994, Radnor Educational Foundation has granted nearly $1.5 million for those “extra” programs that enhance the educational experience in Radnor Township School District. In 25 years, REF has grown from granting a few thousand dollars a year to granting over $100,000 in 2018 alone. So why does Pugh feel like REF struggles to garner attention? “I think that because the programs we support have become so engrained in the educational experience, people almost take them for granted and don't question where the money is coming from,” he said. REF supports students at the five Radnor district schools by raising funds for those programs that go beyond what the district can support in its budget. STEM Night, the summer reading program, SpeakUp!, the Robotics Club, Smart Boards in the classrooms, artists and musicians in residence, an upgrade to the high school's auditorium lighting, social and emotional 6
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“Besides individual contributions and raising money through events, we also can receive corporate money through Pennsylvania's EITC (Educational Improvement Tax Credit) program,” says Palmer. “Instead of paying money to the state, corporations can direct funds to REF, because we are a certified Educational Improvement Organization.”
For more information about Radnor Educational Foundation, making a donation, the Silver Jubilee, and the EITC program, contact Sheila Palmer at 610-688-8100 x6036 or visit the REF website radnoreducationalfoundation.org.
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This year marks REF's 25th anniversary, so the organization is planning a Silver Jubilee on February 8, 2020 at Pomme in Radnor. “Every February we host a benefit. It's our biggest fundraiser of the year,” says Palmer. “This year is extra special - 25 years is a milestone! We are going strong, with dedicated parents and board members committed to an exceptional educational experience at our schools.”
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“We're so grateful to the people at Pomme for working with us this year. It's going to be a fantastic event at a beautiful venue,” said
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Parenting Corner Resolutions!
back to the party next year, but there is a price to pay for everything I guess…
Hello Parents!
More good news! I have decided to do the work for you! It is sort of like getting prepared food at the grocery store but way less money. Below you will find a few things that in my estimation would be admirable goals to discuss or at least keep in mind for your middle school child in the new year:
an excerpt from Andrew Mullen’s book, Middle Schooled.
When do you normally sit down and think, “How can I be a better parent to my middle school student?” Maybe you do that in between going to work and doing the laundry, or while picking up after the dog in the yard. Does your phone make a noise reminding you that between 12-1 on Thursday you are going to ponder ways to better support your children? You probably often find yourself saying “Sorry Sally, I can't go out to dinner with you on Saturday, I am brainstorming ways to improve as a parent. Maybe next time!”… Oh, you don't do that? (Insert judgmental tone and eye rolling from this author.) Hmmm, I think we have some work to do with you. The good news is there is a new year just around the corner! How about this: On New Year's Eve, instead of playing Cards Against Humanity or Twister with your friends, you can suggest that everyone come up with 5 of the most important social and emotional skills for your kids to focus on next year and share them with the group? I suspect you might not get invited
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Managing Friends Middle school is plagued with a very obvious and defined social ladder. The kids all know who is “popular” and who is not. Often, if given an opportunity, some children will vie for a seat at the popular table at the expense of their real friends. Remind your children that real friends are kind and accept them for who they are. Real friends make them feel good and are nice; they treat them the way they want to be treated. Self-Advocacy Encourage your child to speak for themselves, even if you are pretty sure they won't do it or will mess it up. The sooner they start asking for help and communicating what they need the better!
Time management The kids are busy. They will continue to have more academic demands placed on them as they progress through middle school. Making a deliberate and intentional plan for how they use their time can be very helpful. If you see your child wasting an excessive amount of time and then freaking out because they have school work due or tests they are not prepared for, they may need to focus on this. Figuring out how to study Some students have difficulty in school and the need to study hard has al-ways been a necessary skill for them. Other students can listen in class and get solid grades with little or no studying. These are the kids that don't know how to study. Learning how to study is a pro-cess, an evolution if you will, that takes time. Encourage your child to start now by trying different strategies so they can figure out what works for them. Taking control of their emotions Learning how to express their feelings through talking, journaling, etc. combined with the implementation of daily stress reducing strategies (exercise, art, reading, music and more) are the key components to becoming a master of
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one's emotions. The sooner they start the better! Check the box! You are done. A fully prepared middle school parenting to do list for the new year. Now, get out that Twister board and have fun! I hope you have a wonderful winter
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Health Corner Hormones: Are they the modern day Fountain of Youth? The search for eternal youth has a long and storied history. As long as people have been getting older, they have been looking for ways to appear and feel younger. In the fourth century, B.C. Alexander the Great was said to have come across a “healing river or paradise.” Spanish Explorer Ponce de Leon was rumored to have been searching for the “Fountain of Youth” when he discovered present-day Florida in the early 1500s. Spanish sources asserted that the Taino Indians of the Caribbean spoke of a magic fountain and a rejuvenating river that existed somewhere north of Cuba. Ironically, Florida now has a higher percentage of elderly Americans than any other state. Though most people today accept that the Fountain of Youth is a myth, in many ways we are still figuratively looking for it. While there may not be a magic river that can dial back time, there are certainly strategies we can employ to age well and reverse certain changes that happen as we get older. In my functional medicine practice, patients often come in for an age management or preventative health consultation, I usually start with a focused evaluation on the hormones to see if they are balanced and at optimal levels. Anyone who is the parent of a teenager can appreciate the profound impact that hormones have on our physical appearance, emotions, and mood. But those same effects are often overlooked as our bodies change in middle age. This past week, I saw Jeff in the office who could pinpoint down to a season, where he suddenly started feeling tired and unmotivated. He used to play ice hockey twice a week with his buddies, but didn't have the energy to get off the couch. The final straw was when libido issues impacted his relationship with his wife and he sought help. He went to his primary care doctor and specifically asked for testosterone testing which was found to be extremely low. He was then sent to the endocrinologist and even to the urologist he was receiving testosterone but knew based on how he was feeling and what his labwork was showing, that it wasn't being managed correctly. The functional medicine philosophy teaches us to look extensively at the whole body to determine the underlying cause of any symptom. This evaluation often uncovers a myriad of issues that may be contributing to a health condition. I like to think that the human body is like a symphony of hormones. Much like an orchestra must play in tune, your hormonal symphony must also be in tune in order for health to be optimized. Hormones help to regulate growth, reproductive functions, and even metabolism and digestion. As we age, there is a natural reduction in hormone production. One observation I have seen in my medical practice is that sometimes hormonal imbalances occur much earlier than expected. Hormonal dysfunction is not just a problem of the elderly, and it can occur at any age. I often
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treat young men in their 30s and 40s with abnormally low testosterone levels who suffer from fatigue, and decreased strength or libido. For women, problems like premenstrual syndrome (PMS), postpartum depression, fibroids, or fibrocystic breast disease can result from an imbalance in the ratio of progesterone to estrogen. Hormonal imbalances in women can also occur at any age before, during, or after menopause and for a variety of reasons. Although many hormone-related problems are associated with menopause, fluctuating hormonal levels can also cause a variety of other conditions that can be truly debilitating for women. Insomnia, lack of energy, hot flashes, weight gain, low libido, anxiety or irritability are just some of the conditions that our patients present with when their hormones are not balanced. So what can be done about this? My Anti-Aging and Longevity practice takes a different approach. We evaluate every aspect of a person's lifestyle and biochemistry to look for imbalances and treat them at a cellular level. We address the diet, sleep, stressors, the gut, the thyroid, the adrenals, the sex hormones, and micronutrient deficiencies and look to find the root cause of inflammation. Patients often ask for help with hormonal symptoms. After a careful workup, we can identify patients who are good candidates for bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, which helps to restore youthful vitality and actively prevents inevitable decline. Every day we hear our bio-identical hormone patients saying that their treatment has been gamechanging or life-altering. It's not uncommon for patients to come to us after being told by their doctor that “hormone levels can't be checked” or “hormone therapy might not be safe.” I've even had patients tell me that their doctor told them that they need to just “suck it up.” Some of my clients have even been treated with anti-depressant medication when the root cause of their symptoms is a biochemical imbalance. Ten years ago, Oprah Winfrey spoke about her own experience with bioidentical hormone replacement. After feeling “out of kilter” for two years, she started seeing a hormone specialist. Oprah stated, “After one day on bioidentical estrogen, I felt the veil lift. After three days, the sky was bluer, my brain was no longer fuzzy, my memory was sharper. I was literally singing and had a skip in my step.” The point is that sometimes men and women need to take charge of their health and have more candid discussions with their physicians about age management and hormone therapies. Patients often ask how bioidentical hormones are different from synthetic versions that have traditionally been used in Western medicine? Simply put, bioidentical hormones are an exact chemical match and have the same molecular structure to those made naturally by humans. Some bioidentical hormones are made by drug companies, are approved by the FDA, and are
sold in standard doses. Some bioidentical preparations are made at special compounding pharmacies which for more customized dosing. There are several bioidentical hormones that are FDA approved and on the pharmaceutical market. Synthetic hormones have a slightly different chemical structure than bioidentical hormones found in the body. I like to say that they are analogous to a key that fits in the hole and turns the lock part of the way, but not always all of the way. Synthetics offer some benefits but lack others, and they may cause unwanted side effects. In fact, interest in bioidentical hormones grew greatly after a study by The Women's Health Initiative demonstrated significant untoward side effects in patients taking synthetic hormones. Bioidentical hormones have been used safely for several decades in Europe. As Spider-Man's Uncle once said, “With great power comes great responsibility.” Bioidentical hormone therapy can produce powerful changes, but the results are only as good as the physician who is prescribing and monitoring the therapy. Unfortunately, many people who have traditionally managed hormones are not actual physicians. Take for example, Suzanne Somers who endorsed a hormone therapy called the Wiley Protoco. Teresa S. Wiley was an author with no medical or even scientific training, who only recently received a B.A. in anthropology when it was revealed that her stated degree from 1975 was nonexistent. In my practice, I have encountered several patients who came in on excessively high doses of hormones because their levels were not being properly monitored. For those considering hormone replacement therapy, I cannot stress enough how important it is to partner with a board certified physician (MD/DO), with has specialized training in bioidentical hormones. Does that mean that any board certified physician out there can say they know how to do this and do it correctly absolutely not. Bioidentical hormone therapy is not a standard part of most medical school or post-graduate residency programs. Most physicians who specialize in this area seek additional training and certification. When it comes to your health, don't assume anything. You need to look for and ask for a physician with special interest and training in optimizing hormones for men and women. I practice conservatively, in the best interest of the patient. While I would love to make every one of my patients feel as youthful as a teenager, I am reminded of the Hippocratic oath “First Do No Harm.” It's important for people to know that harm can also come about by inaction or not doing things that would improve their health. So, if a patient has symptoms of hormone imbalance, and a history of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis or cognitive decline, hormones can be not only “game changing” from a lifestyle standpoint, but depending on when these hormones are started, can also be protective against developing chronic disease since estradiol is protective for our bones, brain, and heart. by Seema Bonney, MD
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Senior Lifestyles Surrey also will introduce a new arts series featuring a different media each month. The arts programs are for anyone interested in learning about different creative techniques. They are a great opportunity to try something new. In one of the first programs, participants will create a ceramic bowl that will be taken to a ceramic studio to be kiln fired. For the second part of the project, the artists will be invited to use it to enjoy a tasty soup or stew, scratch-made by Devon's chef. Future programs will include painting, multimedia and textile projects.
Surrey Launches Exciting New Programs Did you know that Theodore Roosevelt once departed from the Devon train station? Or that by 1913, the Devon Horse Show was so popular it attracted nearly 1,000 entries? Learn fascinating local history from a new speakers' series offered at Surrey Services for Seniors in Devon. Each month, a guest historian will present stories and photos about fascinating topics pertinent to the history of the Main Line. The series will begin with two lectures by Margaret DePiano, author of Devon, a book about the history of Devon including 475 rare photos. Future topics will feature local history or a national topic with a local connection.
Program times and days will vary. If you would like to try one of these exciting new classes, visit Surrey's website, SurreyServices.org, for upcoming program schedules or call 610-647-6404. If you become a Surrey member, you'll receive the monthly newsletter mailed directly to you with a full schedule and you can attend programs an any of Surrey's five locations.
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Salt Alternatives For Treating Icy Sidewalks & Driveways Spreading rock salt (sodium chloride) on roads and driveways reduces ice formation, allowing for safer travel for pedestrians and motorists. Too much salt, however, can corrode metal on cars, damage gardens and trees, and pollute our local streams. All landowners can be part of the solution by using alternative products or by using salt at recommended times and rates. There are several products that can be used instead of salt. Here are a few options to consider: Sand, clean kitty litter, and used coffee grounds - These products provide great traction. Sand can easily be swept up and disposed of afterwards, but kitty litter often creates mushy clumps. These products will absorb sunlight, contributing to melting and will not harm nearby plants and soil. Ashes - For those with a wood burning fireplace, ashes are a great option. They provide a lot of traction and absorb sunlight, so will melt ice quickly on a sunny day. And they're free! Beet juice - Increasingly being used by highway departments on its own or mixed with salt, this safe and natural product
allows ice to melt even when air temperatures are extremely cold. Potassium acetate, calcium magnesium acetate - Acetates are super-effective even at extremely low temperatures and are biodegradable. The drawback? Price. They cost several times as much as rock salt and can be difficult to find. This is a good solution for small areas in environmentally sensitive locations, such as floodplains. Other "chlorides": calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, potassium chloride Rock salt (sodium chloride) is not the only chloride product that can melt ice. These other products are generally more expensive than rock salt, but work better at low temperatures. Calcium chloride is the preferred choice over magnesium chloride, as it works at lower temperatures and is applied at a lower rate, leading to less chloride in our streams. Potassium chloride is considered safest for pets and plants, but is often more expensive and does not work well at lower temperatures. All chloride products contribute to pollutant loads in our streams and their use should be minimized. If rock salt is the only reasonable alternative for your property, remember:
Remove as much ice and snow off paved surfaces as you can before applying salt to speed up melting A little salt can go a long way: Rock salt should be applied at about a handful per square yard Calcium chloride should be spread even thinner, about a handful for 3 square yards The air temperature matters. Rock salt is fiveo times more effective at melting ice at 30 F than 20oF, and ineffective below 20oF. Calcium chloride is better for temperatures down to 0oF. Applying early can prevent ice crystals from forming and minimize the amount of salt used overall.
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Ways To Help The Snow Plow Crews In order for the roads to be most effectively cleared, please keep these helpful tips in mind. Trash Cans: Trash receptacles should not be
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Sidewalks: Keeping sidewalks safe is another important winter concern. Residents must clear snow, sleet and ice from the sidewalks in front of their property no more than 24 hours after the snow or storm ceases. Property owners are also required to keep the sidewalk treated with material to abate ice and snow. Hydrants: Please help our fire companies by clearing around fire hydrants after a storm.
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Winter Driving Demands Your Full Attention. Traffic fatalities and injuries in the U.S. are increasing faster than we have seen in decades. Winter always brings its own unique set of traffic problems, so this month I want to highlight a few points and techniques that have helped me be a safe winter driver over the years.
indicate outside temperature. If the temperature is close to freezing, which is 32° F, be prepared to encounter ice. Checking gauges and constantly monitoring road conditions takes thought, eye scanning, analysis and concentration. It's impossible to pay full attention to changing road conditions if your eyes and mind are focused
As I drive, I'm always “eyes up,” scanning for danger areas such as driveways, gas stations, strip mall exits, etc. Once you see intersections coming up, look for vehicles so you know as early as possible if a car is approaching an intersection or waiting to pull out. Most drivers are not good at judging speed and many do the classic glance and go, not even attempting to analyze an approaching vehicle's speed. It may not seem fair, but it is totally up to you to figure out what these drivers may do and have a plan. The earlier you see a potential problem vehicle, the more time you will have to react and avoid them if they actually pull into traffic. On slippery winter roads, this “eyes up” technique is even more important, as it can give you valuable extra time and distance to evade. I learned this final point long ago, while driving my Chevy Malibu through two Michigan winters. I always kept a few supplies in my vehicle: a warm waterproof jacket, a wooly hat, walking boots, gloves, an ice scraper, water and some snacks. These days I would add in a phone and a spare phone battery/charger. This is not a complete list but it was enough to help me out a couple of times. You never know when you might get stuck, so take the time to prepare.
During my more than 30 years of living in the U.S., I have called several states home and have dealt with two Michigan winters. I also travel extensively throughout the northern states during winter months, so driving out of an airport rental car lot, with frozen fingers, in blizzard conditions, is not an uncommon scenario for me. It is also not uncommon for me to see distracted drivers on the roads. Manipulating, looking at, or talking on a phone while driving is remarkably dangerous. Doing so while driving in rain, snow or at night is like begging for a crash. Winter driving demands your full attention, as the nights are much longer and many people end up driving to and from work or school in total darkness. Road conditions in winter can change very quickly, such as a wet road icing over in seconds or light blowing snow suddenly settling, causing havoc. Also, signs informing drivers a bridge can freeze before surrounding roads should never be ignored. I never mess with or manipulate my phone while driving. Instead, I have an app which autoreplies to people trying to call me by texting or speaking the message, “I am driving, will call you later.” I advise everyone to use/enable such an autoreply app. They often come standard on most new phones, and if not, there are several apps you can download. Most cars manufactured within the last 15 years also have a temperature gauge to 18
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on your phone. Even hands-free phone use is as mentally distracting as hand-held. This may sound unbelievable, but I frequently see people tailgating while I'm driving in snow. This is particularly dangerous because braking distances increase when the surface of the road becomes slippery. In rain, up to 50% can be added to a vehicle's stopping distance, depending on driver expertise, tire type/condition and vehicle weight. On snow, stopping distances can be tripled or more, depending on how much snow is present, whether the road is flat or on a slope, driver expertise, type of tires and vehicle weight. In snow, I leave at least four seconds between my vehicle and the one in front of me, as opposed to my normal two seconds. If I am being tailgated, I push that to around 6 seconds, in order to compensate for the tailgater and lessen my need to suddenly brake if traffic slows ahead of me. Another point to remember: ABS brakes work very, very well, but can be confused by ice and snow. This can also add to a vehicle's stopping distance, so again, leave more room in these conditions. Imagine a vehicle pulling out of an intersection in front of you. In dry daytime conditions this is probably nothing more than an annoyance. You easily avoid a crash by braking, but. if that same scenario happens on a snow covered road, it highlights the importance of “seeing” that vehicle much earlier in order to give you more time to prepare and react.
Winter has already begun to raise its head. Unfortunately, drivers using phones will continue to be distracted, dangerous and vulnerable. Please be careful out there this holiday season. Andy Pilgrim started the Traffic Safety Education Foundation in 2008. He is a professional race driver and a contributing writer/vehicle tester to Automobile Magazine. DriveitHOME / DIH Blog June 29, 2018 nsc.org
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Landscaping & Gardening Corner What is wrong with Time To Start Planning Spring Gardens! Butterfly bush? By Lorna Atkinson, Radnor Conservancy Board President
This year, the Radnor Conservancy produced a poster showcasing some of the invasive plants that are commonly used in our backyards and landscaping projects with suggestions of native alternatives. Our poster generated many questions, and we wanted to respond with some answers! One question we have been asked more than once about a plant included in our list of invasive species is “what is wrong with butterfly bush??! The very name suggests that this is a plant which is good for butterflies, and could be a friendly addition in any garden to attract pollinators. Butterfly bush (Buddleja davidii) produces hundreds of flowers on a single bush, which provide nectar for butterflies. Hundreds of flowers, however, means thousands of seeds, and this is what will enable the butterfly bush to escape from your garden and invade natural areas. More importantly, for those wishing to support butterfly populations in their gardens, no butterflies or moths can lay their eggs on the butterfly bush because no caterpillars will eat them. Planting butterfly bush instead of native shrubs and flowers like American dogwood, Joe pye weed, milkweeds, etc., eliminates important food sources for butterflies with impacts on the entire food web, reducing food for birds. The same can be said for most of the invasive plants on our poster. From Norway Maple, to Vinca minor, these plants have ways of spreading that ensure they will not be contained in our backyards, and they will eventually crowd out the native species that insects, birds, and animals reply upon for food and shelter. The primary land use in Radnor, by a wide margin, is Residential Low Density (half an acre to two acre plots). Making a choice to plant native flowers, trees, and shrubs in our backyards is a powerful step towards helping nature thrive in Radnor. As we read reports of bird populations collapsing by 3 billion since the 1970s in North America, it can give us hope to recognize that there are ways of caring for our own parcels of land that could help reverse that trend. For more information, check out Bringing Nature Home by Douglas Tallamy. 20
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Tali Guy’s Recipe Page Meringue Cookies Meringue cookies are sometimes thought to be hard to prepare and require professional know-how. Actually, they are quite easy to make. They do not contain fat or flour, therefore they are gluten free. Make sure to use room-temperature egg whites, which will produce more volume than otherwise. At first beat with regular sugar. Later add confectioners' sugar. The confectioners' sugar has cornstarch that dries the cookies. You may add a drop of food coloring for a special occasion, such as pink or red for Valentine's Day or Christmas. You can also add chocolate chips or chopped nuts or chopped dried fruits. Ingredients: 4 egg whites at room temperature A pinch of salt ¼ tsp cream of tartar - optional 1.5 cup sugar 1 cup confectioners' sugar 1 cup of 1 of the choices: (optional) chocolate chips, chopped or ground nuts, chopped dried fruits
Preparation: Put the egg whites, salt and cream of tartar (optional) in a mixer bowl. Use the egg-beater at a medium/low speed until bubbles appear. Add the sugar gradually, 2 tbs at a time, while beating. Increase the beating speed to high and continue for 10 more minutes. The egg whites will form stiff peaks. If you choose to add color, add it now. Keep beating slowly until the color is fully incorporated in the mix. If you prefer adding chocolate chips, nuts or dried fruits, do it now as well, and keep mixing slowly. Add the confectioners' sugar and mix by hand. Transfer the egg white mixture into a pastry bag with a tip of your choice. If you don't have a pastry bag, or the mixture contains chocolate chips, nuts or dried fruits use a spoon to make the meringue in free style shape.
Using the pastry bag or spoon drop any size and any shape of your preference on a baking pan lined with parchment paper. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 200 degrees Fahrenheit over night. This process is actually more of drying than baking. The cookies will be dry and be easily removed from the parchment paper. Store in an air tight container for up to 3 weeks. Bon Appétit!
All rights reserved to Avital Guy. Tali Guy was born in Israel and traveled all around the world, where she was exposed to various exotic cuisines and cultures. She enjoys cooking, baking, and entertaining family and friends. Tali and her son, Nir, own and operate Perfumology, a luxury perfume shop located in Old City Philadelphia.
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