Lindo’s Group of Companies announces that its weekly discount days in 2023 will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Originally held just once a week, the popular discount days were expanded to thrice weekly during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Lindo’s customers will continue to enjoy a 5 percent discount on their groceries – not applicable to alcohol, cigarettes, magazines, pharmacy, general & seasonal merchandise. Thursday will no longer be a discount day.
With a few packages of store-bought crescent dough, you can serve up these delicious appetizers in no time at all.
Broccoli & Cheddar Pinwheels
Prep Time: 15 mins • Cook Time: 18-20 mins • Makes: 8 appetizers
INGREDIENTS
1 package of crescent dough sheets
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups of finely chopped broccoli
1 cup of shredded cheddar
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Roll the crescent dough out retaining the rectangular shape and spread the softened cream cheese over it with a spatula.
Cover the cream cheese with the broccoli, pressing down lightly. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and onion/garlic powders.
Evenly cover with shredded cheese. Starting from one end, evenly roll making sure the filling stays inside.
Pinch the ends and lightly score to measure out 8 even slices; slice through with a sharp knife.
Lay the slices on a sheet pan lined with parchment and lightly sprayed with cooking oil.
Sprinkle with poppy seeds & bake for about 18-20 minutes; check to make sure the dough is cooked through and the bottoms are crisp.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Ham & Jam Pinwheels
Prep Time: 15 mins • Cook Time: 30 mins • Makes: 8 appetizers
INGREDIENTS
1 (8-oz) package refrigerated crescent roll dough
4 oz cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons whole-grain, Dijon, or spicy mustard
1/4 lb thinly sliced deli ham
2 tablespoons jam, such as raspberry or apricot
3/4 teaspoon dried parsley
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350°F. Unwrap tube of dough. Halve the dough crosswise and unroll it into two long rectangles, pinching the perforations closed.
Spread the cream cheese across the two rectangles. Spread the mustard on top. Arrange the ham over the two rectangles. Spread the jam over the top.
Starting with the short side, snugly roll up each rectangle, ending with the seams under the rolls.
With a sharp knife, cut the roll crosswise into four rounds. Arrange in a single layer in a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish, pinching the dough to secure each round shut. Sprinkle parsley over the top; bake until golden brown and cooked through, about 30 minutes. Serve warm, or at room temperature.
48 cocktail-size smoked link sausages or hot dogs (from two 14-oz packages)
DIRECTIONS
Heat oven to 375°F. Unroll both cans of the dough; separate the dough into 16 triangles. Cut each triangle lengthwise into 3 narrow triangles.
Place sausage on the shortest side of each triangle. Roll up each, starting at the shortest side of the triangle and rolling to the opposite point; place the point side down on 2 ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown, switching the position of the cookie sheets halfway through baking. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.
These jalapeño poppers mix spicy heat with creamy cheese and crispy bacon on the outside. Perfect for a snack when watching the game or as a holiday party appetizer.
Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 30 mins
INGREDIENTS
10 jalapeño peppers
20 bacon strips
1 cup cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack, and cilantro in a medium-sized bowl.
Cut jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise. Scrape out the seeds and membrane with a spoon and then fill each half with the cream cheese mixture. Wrap each half with a bacon strip and secure it with a toothpick.
Raspberry jam sandwiched between two delicate and buttery almond cookies, Linzer cookies are not only delicious they’re pretty too, making them a favourite for the cookie jar or for giving as gifts.
Prep Time: • Bake Time:
Makes: 24 sandwich cookies
Ingredients:
1 ½ cups butter, softened
⅔ cup granulated sugar
2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup ground almonds
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup Raspberry Jam
2 tbsp icing sugar
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Beat, in a large bowl, using an electric mixer, butter and sugar until combined. Beat in next 3 ingredients, until a soft dough forms.
Shape dough into 2 flat discs. Wrap well with plastic wrap and refrigerate 20 minutes.
Roll, on a lightly floured surface, the discs to about ⅛-inch thick. Cut out cookies with a 2½-inch cookie cutter. Use a smaller cookie cutter to punch out a hole in the centre of half of the cookies. These will be the tops of the cookie sandwiches.
Place cookies on prepared baking sheets 1-inch apart.
Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden. Cool on wire rack, 30 minutes.
Place cookies bottom side up and spread with 2 tsp jam. Top with a cutout cookie. Press lightly to form a sandwich. Sprinkle with icing sugar.
Note: While star patterns are the traditional cookie cut-out shape for Linzer cookies, you can use any shape you desire.
Managing diabetes is difficult year-round, but it can be especially hard during the holidays.
By Stephanie Simons, Head Pharmacist, Lindo’s Pharmacy in Devonshire
The holidays can be a stressful time for everyone. However, those with chronic health conditions often face a range of further challenges – many of which are invisible to those around them. So how can people facing Christmas with a chronic illness navigate the holidays in a healthy way? And what can friends and family do to help?
A chronic illness is an ailment or disease that has lasted more than a year and requires ongoing medical attention and/or limits daily activities. Common examples include diabetes, arthritis, depression, asthma, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Symptoms are different for everyone, but there are ways that people with such conditions can maintain their health without missing out on the festive fun.
Stay calm
Panic and anxiety can cause flare-ups and aggravate symptoms, so try to plan time for winding down. Meditation can be particularly helpful this time of year, but anything you find relaxing will be beneficial. Dedicating a space or room will also help – especially if it’s kitted out with your favourite book, candles, or activities. Essential oils can promote a calming atmosphere: try Nature’s Truth Calming blend, Stress Eaze or Aura Cacia essential oils.
Prepare, prepare, prepare
There’s no need to pack everything into the holiday season. By spreading the shopping, cooking, and decorating over a larger amount of time, you’ll spare yourself the stress of trying to do it all at once. Many seasonal foods can be prepared and frozen long before the festivities begin, whilst online shopping requires far less time and energy than a chaotic trip to the mall.
If you take regular medication, it’s essential to fill your prescriptions in plenty of time. Many health services are closed or have shortened hours over the holidays, so plan ahead to ensure you have everything you need. It’s also a good idea to find out where you can seek help should you need it. See Lindo’s Pharmacy opening times for more information and guidance. Our holiday hours will be posted in the newspaper and at the store. You can also contact us by email and order prescription refills online or via our refill App which you can download to your cell phone.
Prioritise sleep
Sleep is crucial when managing a chronic illness, so it’s important to maintain your schedule no matter what time of year. If you need more sleep than your family or guests, let them know so they understand your needs. If you’re travelling this Christmas, incorporate time for recovery into the plans, so you don’t become overwhelmed.
Tasty treats
Over the holidays, it’s easy to fall into bad eating habits, especially when there is so much delicious food around. However, many require a specific diet to manage their chronic illness, and it’s vital that you know your limits. Stock up on tasty treats you know you can tolerate so you’re not constantly tempted by more harmful options. If you’re visiting friends or family, let them know your dietary needs in plenty of time.
Friends and family
If you’re spending the holidays with someone with a chronic illness and you’re not sure how to help, the best thing to do is ask. Most people are happy to discuss their needs and will appreciate your consideration. Just remember, everyone is different, so don’t make assumptions on someone’s behalf. Your pharmacist can also advise on welcoming guests with particular conditions.
As a host, it can help to communicate a clear plan for your gathering so guests can do the necessary preparation to manage their symptoms on the day.
It can be a difficult time of year if you’re coping with chronic illness – but don’t be too hard on yourself. Christmas is a team effort in every family, and there’s no need to battle through alone. If you’re concerned about the holidays, you can always speak to your pharmacist or GP who will help you plan how to manage your symptoms during this time.
Happy Christmas from everyone at Lindo’s!
Stephanie Simons is the head pharmacist at Lindo’s Pharmacy in Devonshire. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and has been practicing for over 20 years. She is a registered pharmacist with the Bermuda Pharmacy Council and is a member of the Bermuda Pharmaceutical Association.
Ingredients:
