You can receive Featurettes by e-mail daily, weekly or monthly by request. We can e-mail by your choice of topic or all stories as you may prefer. To make it even more convenient for editors to use our stories, NAPS has added an RSS syndication feed to our Web site. Simply hit the RSS button on our site for automated updates on available content. Please contact us to arrange to receive Featurettes in the format that works best for you at (800) 222-5551 or e-mail your request to us at printmedia@napsnet.com. We can provide Featurettes on CD-ROM or you can download it online at www.napsnet.com. Gary Lipton Media Relations Manager Phone: 1-(800)-222-5551 Fax: 1-(800)-990-4329 Web site: www. napsnet .com e-mail: printmedia@napsnet.com #2457 North American Precis Syndicate, Inc., 350 Fifth Avenue, 65th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10118-0110 Celebrate Summer With An All-American Menu (NAPSA)—Summers in Colorado are cause for celebration. The snow has melted from fields, pastures and gardens that are now producing a variety of meats and produce that have benefited from the crisp nights and high altitude. This menu celebrates two unique gifts of a Colorado summer. Potatoes from this region are intensely flavorful and colorful. “Marinated” with the tartness of sherry vinegar and the sweetness of California figs, they resemble party confetti on the plate. Pasture-raised American lamb from Superior Farms™ is spectacular when grilled and served atop the sweet/tangy potatoes. Another cause for celebration: These American-grown ingredients minimize food transportation miles and support local farmers. GRILLED AMERICAN LAMB CHOPS with MARINATED COLORADO POTATOES Lachlan MacKinnon-Patterson Chef/Owner Frasca Food & Wine Boulder, CO SERVES 6 12 Superior Farms™ American lamb loin chops 1 ⁄4 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, mashed 2 sprigs rosemary, chopped Juice of one lemon Coarsely ground black pepper FOR THE POTATOES -lb each of the following varieties, cut to -inch dice, leaving skin on for color Colorado Russet potatoes Colorado Purple Majesty potatoes Colorado Yukon Gold potatoes Colorado Mountain Rose potatoes 1 cup olive oil 2 cloves garlic, quartered 1 sprig rosemary, about 6 inches long 1 teaspoon sage, chopped 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped 2 teaspoons shallots, minced cup California dried Mission figs, sliced thin 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar Thinking Ahead Grilled lamb chops and potatoes are even finer when cooked with figs. Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste PREHEAT OVEN TO 250 DEGREES PROCEDURE NOTE: To maintain the brilliant colors of the potatoes after dicing, submerge in cold water until ready to cook. Rub lamb with the first five ingredients, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for four hours to marinate. In an 8 x 1-inch oblong baking dish, combine potatoes, oil, garlic and rosemary sprig and roast in oven for 2 hours or until all potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. When potatoes are done, remove and discard the rosemary sprig and the garlic. Drain excess olive oil and discard. Gently combine the remaining herbs, shallots, figs and sherry vinegar. For a tangier flavor, add more vinegar a little at a time. Set aside. Lightly salt and pepper the lamb chops to taste. Place on hot grill and cook 4-5 minutes per side for rare to medium result. TO SERVE Spoon approximately -cup potatoes onto serving plate and arrange lamb chops on top. Garnish with fresh herbs. Lachlan MacKinnon-Patterson is a James Beard Foundation Award nominee and one of Food & Wine magazine’s Best New Chefs 2005. For more of his recipes, visit w w w. s u p e r i o r f a r m s . c o m , w w w. c o l o r a d o p o t a t o . o r g a n d www.californiafigs.com. (NAPSA)—If you’re thinking ahead and considering what services could help you maintain the quality of life you’d like as you age, there is an easy way to find out what’s available. If you’re wondering how you might find someone to help with household chores or perhaps you need professional advice about health care options or managing finances for retirement, you may want to call the Eldercare Locator at (800) 677-1116. This free service is the first step to helping older adults find resources such as home repair, transportation, nutritional meals and employment services. Such resources can help older persons live independently in their homes and communities for as long as possible. The Eldercare Locator also offers free brochures for older adults and family caregivers on topics to discuss with aging parents, staying in touch during crisis situations, home energy tips to save money and live safely, and housing and transportation options. The Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging (AoA) and is administered by the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a). Keep An Eye On Allergies (NAPSA)—An estimated 50 million Americans suffer from the miseries of allergies, with allergic reactions involving the eyes a common complaint. For many, symptoms of eye allergies can be so uncomfortable and irritating that they interfere with job performance, impede leisure-time and sports activities, and curtail vacations. To help allergy sufferers better understand and manage the condition, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), the leading patient organization for people with asthma and allergies, is offering a free educational brochure titled “Eye Health and Allergies.” “This brochure offers useful information on how eye allergies occur, common signs and symptoms, and practical advice on how to treat and prevent eye allergies,” says Mike Tringale, Director of External Affairs, AAFA. Tips for Lens Wearers Supported by 1•Day Acuvue Moist Brand Contact Lenses, it also includes smart allergy season strategies for the nation’s 40 million contact lens wearers, a group for whom eye allergies can cause unique problems. “Allergy sufferers who wear contact lenses that you use for two weeks or more may experience discomfort and symptoms such as ocular itching, tearing and redness, because allergens and other irritants can build up on the lenses over time,” explains New Yorkbased optometrist Susan Resnick, O.D., F.A.A.O. “Chemical disinfectants and preservatives used in some contact lens care systems also can cause ocular distress.” To help minimize these symptoms, contact lens wearers can Keeping an eye on allergy symptoms may be easier than many people realize. limit their wearing time during allergy season, but Dr. Resnick says there is no need to discontinue contact lens wear during the allergy season. “Studies have shown that single-use contacts—daily disposable lenses that you throw away at the end of the day—can be a healthy and more comfortable option for many people with eye allergies,” she notes. To help allergy sufferers who would like to start wearing or continue wearing contact lenses, the brochure, along with a free trialpair certificate for 1•Day Acuvue Moist, is also available at www.acuvue.com/seasons. (Professional exam and fitting fees not included. Valid only while supplies last.) “When worn on a daily disposable basis, 1•Day Acuvue Moist may provide improved comfort for two out of three patients suffering from mild discomfort associated with allergies during contact lens wear compared with those wearing two-week lenses,” says Dr. Resnick. Important information for contact lens wearers: Acuvue Brand Contact Lenses are available by prescription only for vision correction. An eye care professional will determine whether contact lenses are right for you. Although rare, serious eye problems can develop. To help avoid these problems, follow the wear and replacement schedule and the lens care instructions provided by your doctor. Do not wear lenses if you have an eye infection or experience eye discomfort, excessive tearing, vision changes, redness or other eye problems. If one of these conditions occurs, contact your eye doctor immediately. For more information on proper wear, care and safety, talk to your eye care professional, call 1-800-843-2020 or visit www.acuvue.com.
