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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 #2440 North American Precis Syndicate, Inc., 350 Fifth Avenue, 65th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10118-0110 Celebrating America’s Diverse Heritage With Culturally Inspired Recipes (NAPSA)—America is truly a melting pot, deeply influenced by the various cultures and traditions of its people. And nowhere is this more evident than in the nation’s kitchens. In celebration of the diversity that has helped craft today’s American cuisine, Lawry’s is sponsoring a yearlong celebration, “Cooking Up Culture.” To inspire the use of exciting ethnic ingredients and flavors in everyday cooking, renowned restaurateur and author B. Smith will tour the nation and literally “cook up culture” by conducting food demonstrations and offering tips on how to prepare culturally influenced recipes. When cooking at home, Smith encourages incorporating different cultures into daily meals. By adding a little cultural flair to your breakfast, lunch or dinner, you could be creating a whole new meal that can excite your palate as well as those around your kitchen table. With Lawry’s marinade flavors such as Italian Garlic Steak, Caribbean Jerk or Mexican Chile & Lime, you can quickly create your own cultural spin on any one of your favorite traditional American cuisines. Here are two suggestions for spicing up your traditional family meal. For additional recipe ideas each month, visit www.lawrys.com. Skillet Chicken in Peanut Sauce Prep Time: 15 minutes Marinate Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 11 minutes Makes 4 servings ⁄2 cup Lawry’s Herb & Garlic Marinade With Lemon 1 vegetables are tender. Stir in chicken with marinade and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients and cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes or until peanut butter is melted and chicken is thoroughly cooked. Thin sauce, if desired, with chicken broth or water. Serve over hot cooked rice and garnish with chopped parsley and peanuts. With the right ingredients, it can be a savory experience to “cook up culture.” 1 1 1 1 ⁄4 1 2 ⁄3 1 1 Juice or Lawry’s Italian Garlic Steak Marinade With Roasted Garlic & Olive Oil lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes Tbsp. vegetable oil small onion, chopped small green bell pepper, chopped tsp. crushed red pepper flakes medium tomatoes, chopped cup Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter tsp. Lawry’s Seasoned Salt In large resealable plastic bag, pour marinade over chicken; turn to coat. Close bag and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and cook onion, green pepper and crushed red pepper flakes, stirring occasionally, 4 minutes or just until Okra, Tomato & Corn Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes Makes 6 servings 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 ⁄2 cup diced cooked ham (optional) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 package (10 oz.) frozen okra, thawed and cut into 1 ⁄2-inch-thick slices 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 cup thawed frozen or drained canned wholekernel corn 1 tsp. Lawry’s Seasoned Salt Pinch of sugar In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and cook onion, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes or until starting to brown. Add ham and garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in remaining ingredients and cook, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes or until okra is tender. Serve, if desired, with grilled steak marinated in Lawry’s Steak & Chop Marinade With Garlic & Cracked Black Pepper. A Step In The Right Direction (NAPSA)—Before your children run off to explore the world, make sure you have done all you can to keep their feet in good health. “Many adult foot problems have their origin in childhood and can easily be prevented,” said Dr. Christian Robertozzi, president of the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA). “That’s why it’s so important to check your child’s feet at an early age—and do what you can to prevent future problems.” Here are a few helpful tips from APMA experts: 1. Carefully observe your child’s walking patterns. Do your child’s feet seem to toe in or out? Does he or she have knock-knees or other gait abnormalities? These problems can be corrected if they are detected early and seen by a podiatrist. 2. Children’s feet change size rapidly, so always have your child’s feet measured each time you purchase new shoes. 3. When shopping for shoes, choose support over style. Look for stiff material on either side of the heel, adequate cushioning and a built-in arch. The shoe should bend at the ball of the foot, not in the middle of the shoe. Make sure to shop later in the day when your child’s feet are at their largest, as feet swell during the day. 4. Limit the time children wear platform shoes or heeled shoes and alternate with goodquality sneakers or flat shoes. High-tops generally help prevent ankle sprains. 5. Don’t buy shoes that need a Check your child’s feet and walking patterns. The bones of growing feet are so flexible, a child may not complain of pain even though there’s something wrong. “break-in” period. Good shoes should feel comfortable right away. For athletic activities, choose a shoe that is designed for the sport your child will be playing. A child’s first checkup with a podiatrist should happen when the child starts to walk or when any foot abnormalities are found. Children should be seen by a podiatrist if: • their shoes wear unevenly • their feet develop lumps or bumps • their legs or feet hurt • they fall or trip frequently • they have skin or toenail problems. Because children may not always complain about foot discomfort, parents need to be observant and take them to a podiatrist at the first sign of a foot problem. For more information, visit www.apma.org.