This document provides information on how the European Social Fund is implemented in Ireland. [1] It lists the various operational programmes through which ESF funding is channeled in Ireland from 2000-2013. [2] It then provides guidance on applying for ESF funding, including identifying the managing authority, studying the guidelines, eligibility criteria, scoring system, and how to structure an application form by addressing objectives, target groups, budgets, and timescales. [3] Key concepts for applications like overall objectives, specific objectives, inputs, activities, outputs, and results are also defined.
This document provides a recipe for Irish soda bread along with context about the cultural history and variations of Irish soda bread. It discusses how there is no single authentic recipe as versions vary between Ireland and America. The winner of a soda bread baking contest was John Napoli's entry using his great-grandmother's recipe passed down to him. The document also provides the full recipe for Great-Grandma Henrehan's Irish soda bread and a strawberry rhubarb compote recipe to serve alongside.
This document summarizes a nutrition discussion and cooking demonstration that featured three healthy appetizer recipes: Cranberry Chicken Salad Cups made with wonton skins, Mini Spanakopitas which are low-fat Greek spinach pies, and Garbanzo Guacamole which combines beans and avocado. The demonstration emphasized making party foods that are both tasty and healthy by using ingredients like egg whites instead of whole eggs, baking wonton skins instead of frying, and reducing fat and calories in the recipes. Detailed instructions and nutrition information are provided for each of the three appetizer recipes.
This document provides recipes for two savory side dishes - a Savory Bread Pudding with Swiss Chard and a Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans. The bread pudding uses stale bread, Swiss chard, cheese, herbs and eggs baked into a creamy dish. The pilaf combines wild rice, stock, shallots, dried fruits and toasted pecans for a flavorful grain side. Instructions for preparing both dishes are included.
This document provides information on how the European Social Fund is implemented in Ireland. [1] It lists the various operational programmes through which ESF funding is channeled in Ireland from 2000-2013. [2] It then provides guidance on applying for ESF funding, including identifying the managing authority, studying the guidelines, eligibility criteria, scoring system, and how to structure an application form by addressing objectives, target groups, budgets, and timescales. [3] Key concepts for applications like overall objectives, specific objectives, inputs, activities, outputs, and results are also defined.
This document provides a recipe for Irish soda bread along with context about the cultural history and variations of Irish soda bread. It discusses how there is no single authentic recipe as versions vary between Ireland and America. The winner of a soda bread baking contest was John Napoli's entry using his great-grandmother's recipe passed down to him. The document also provides the full recipe for Great-Grandma Henrehan's Irish soda bread and a strawberry rhubarb compote recipe to serve alongside.
This document summarizes a nutrition discussion and cooking demonstration that featured three healthy appetizer recipes: Cranberry Chicken Salad Cups made with wonton skins, Mini Spanakopitas which are low-fat Greek spinach pies, and Garbanzo Guacamole which combines beans and avocado. The demonstration emphasized making party foods that are both tasty and healthy by using ingredients like egg whites instead of whole eggs, baking wonton skins instead of frying, and reducing fat and calories in the recipes. Detailed instructions and nutrition information are provided for each of the three appetizer recipes.
This document provides recipes for two savory side dishes - a Savory Bread Pudding with Swiss Chard and a Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries and Pecans. The bread pudding uses stale bread, Swiss chard, cheese, herbs and eggs baked into a creamy dish. The pilaf combines wild rice, stock, shallots, dried fruits and toasted pecans for a flavorful grain side. Instructions for preparing both dishes are included.
This document discusses white foods and their nutritional value. It summarizes that while colorful foods contain many nutrients, white foods should not be avoided and contain important nutrition as well. Examples of healthy white foods provided are potatoes, cauliflower, beans, mushrooms, and onions. The document then provides recipes for a potato soup, white bean spread, and kasha pilaf with mushrooms to showcase nutritious white food options.
A chef from Whole Foods Market demonstrated how to use various whole grains like brown rice, wheat berries, and pearled barley in meals. She shared recipes for breakfast porridge made with brown rice, a wheat berry and apricot salad, and a barley pilaf. Whole grains provide more fiber and nutrients than processed grains and have a nutty taste and chewy texture. The chef provided tips for incorporating more whole grains into meals easily.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document provides recipes for Southwest Stew, Babaganoush, and Chocolate Haystacks to serve at a Super Bowl party. The Southwest Stew is a hearty vegetarian chili-like dish made with tomatoes, vegetables, chickpeas and spinach. Babaganoush is a roasted eggplant dip made with tahini, lemon juice and olive oil. Chocolate Haystacks are a fiber-rich dessert made by coating a high-fiber cereal with dark chocolate and peanut butter, then adding dried fruit. The recipes allow for preparations in advance so the host is not busy during the game.
Evelyn Margolin from Whole Foods Market in Ridgewood visited a cooking studio to demonstrate how to make traditional Passover Seder menu items vegan. She used recipes from Vegan Holiday Kitchen to modify dishes like matzo ball soup, vegetable kugel, and coconut almond macaroons to eliminate animal products and comply with Kosher for Passover restrictions. The matzo balls were made with quinoa flakes instead of eggs. The vegetable kugel contained mushrooms for texture and potato starch instead of eggs. Coconut almond macaroons used potato starch instead of egg whites for leavening. The dishes were flavorful and satisfying for the vegan Passover Seder.
This document provides recipes for two immune-boosting soups - Greek Avgolemono Soup and Shiitake Hot and Sour Soup - that can help protect against colds and flu. It discusses how foods like vitamin C, zinc, garlic and ginger have immune-boosting properties. The soups contain ingredients like chicken broth, eggs, tofu and vegetables that are nourishing and may help ease symptoms. Directions are included for making both easy and flavorful soup recipes.
This document announces an interactive evening event about multiple myeloma featuring speaker Dr. David H. Vesole. The event will be held on February 28, 2013 from 6-7:30 PM at Gilda's Club Northern New Jersey and will include a presentation on myeloma disease management and treatment options, followed by a question and answer session and stories from myeloma survivors. Pre-registration is required by February 26th.
This document discusses white foods and their nutritional value. It summarizes that while colorful foods contain many nutrients, white foods should not be avoided and contain important nutrition as well. Examples of healthy white foods provided are potatoes, cauliflower, beans, mushrooms, and onions. The document then provides recipes for a potato soup, white bean spread, and kasha pilaf with mushrooms to showcase nutritious white food options.
A chef from Whole Foods Market demonstrated how to use various whole grains like brown rice, wheat berries, and pearled barley in meals. She shared recipes for breakfast porridge made with brown rice, a wheat berry and apricot salad, and a barley pilaf. Whole grains provide more fiber and nutrients than processed grains and have a nutty taste and chewy texture. The chef provided tips for incorporating more whole grains into meals easily.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive function. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms.
The document provides recipes for Southwest Stew, Babaganoush, and Chocolate Haystacks to serve at a Super Bowl party. The Southwest Stew is a hearty vegetarian chili-like dish made with tomatoes, vegetables, chickpeas and spinach. Babaganoush is a roasted eggplant dip made with tahini, lemon juice and olive oil. Chocolate Haystacks are a fiber-rich dessert made by coating a high-fiber cereal with dark chocolate and peanut butter, then adding dried fruit. The recipes allow for preparations in advance so the host is not busy during the game.
Evelyn Margolin from Whole Foods Market in Ridgewood visited a cooking studio to demonstrate how to make traditional Passover Seder menu items vegan. She used recipes from Vegan Holiday Kitchen to modify dishes like matzo ball soup, vegetable kugel, and coconut almond macaroons to eliminate animal products and comply with Kosher for Passover restrictions. The matzo balls were made with quinoa flakes instead of eggs. The vegetable kugel contained mushrooms for texture and potato starch instead of eggs. Coconut almond macaroons used potato starch instead of egg whites for leavening. The dishes were flavorful and satisfying for the vegan Passover Seder.
This document provides recipes for two immune-boosting soups - Greek Avgolemono Soup and Shiitake Hot and Sour Soup - that can help protect against colds and flu. It discusses how foods like vitamin C, zinc, garlic and ginger have immune-boosting properties. The soups contain ingredients like chicken broth, eggs, tofu and vegetables that are nourishing and may help ease symptoms. Directions are included for making both easy and flavorful soup recipes.
This document announces an interactive evening event about multiple myeloma featuring speaker Dr. David H. Vesole. The event will be held on February 28, 2013 from 6-7:30 PM at Gilda's Club Northern New Jersey and will include a presentation on myeloma disease management and treatment options, followed by a question and answer session and stories from myeloma survivors. Pre-registration is required by February 26th.