Baked Beans are a popular accompaniment to cookouts, and barbecue fare. Don’t settle for ordinary pork and beans when you can easily jazz up the flavour and crowd appeal.
Prep time: 15 mins • Cook time: 1 hr •Total time: 1 hr 15 mins • Makes: 6 servings
Ingredients
2 (16 ounce) cans of baked beans
6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ onion, chopped
½ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cook bacon in a large skillet until much of the fat has been released, but the bacon is still flexible. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
In a 9×9 inch baking dish, combine the beans, bacon, brown sugar, onion, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Crunchy, colourful, and infused with Asian flavours, this slaw is easy to make and is a refreshing alternative to mayo-based coleslaw. Serve it alongside barbecue dishes, seafood, or fish.
Ingredients
4 cups shredded cabbage – purple, green, napa, or a mix
2 cups shredded carrots
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced into bite-sized pieces
3 scallions, sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro or parsley, finely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
3 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, finely chopped
½ teaspoon salt
Toasted Sesame seeds
Directions
Toss cabbage, carrots, peppers, scallions, and cilantro together in a large bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining ingredients, except the sesame seeds.
Pour dressing onto slaw and toss well.
Garnish with sesame seeds.
Customize with other vegetable ingredients: You don’t have to stop at cabbage and carrots. Consider adding edamame, asparagus, broccoli, snap peas, etc.
Other optional toppings: chopped cashews or roasted peanuts, fried noodles, or crunchy wonton strips.
NOTE: To avoid soggy slaw, you can prep the dressing and the dry salad ingredients for this coleslaw a few hours or days ahead of time. Keep refrigerated. Wait to toss them together and add garnishes until you’re ready to serve.
Lindo’s is proud to support Friends of Hospice and Agape House – Bermuda’s only hospice – in their mission to provide hospice and palliative care support services to those at the end of their lives, and ensuring comfort and dignity to those in their last days.
Friends of Hospice, a not for profit organisation, holds an annual raffle, which is incredibly popular and a key fundraiser, which helps to support critical programmes and services for patients and their loved ones. vital to ensuring continuity of care and empowering Agape House to continue looking after their patients which is Due to the COVID-19, raffle sales have been challenging to manage but we are pleased to announce that tickets are now available to purchase online – making it easier than ever to support the organisation in its mission.
This year’s Butterfly Blast raffle features more than $40,000 worth of prizes to be won on June 12th – including a $1,000 voucher for Lindo’s! What’s more, there is still an extra opportunity to win with the last of the ‘Caterpillar Draws’ being held on May 22nd – so if you buy tickets early you could be in with a chance of winning $1,000 vouchers to use at Bates!
Caterpillar Raffle Draw Dates: April 28, May 5, May 22
Ticket sales accepted until 12 pm on date of draw.
CATERPILLAR DRAWS dates and prizes
Main Draw: June 12
Ticket sales accepted until 12 pm on date of draw.
By Stephanie Simons, Head Pharmacist, Lindo’s Pharmacy in Devonshire
Summer is approaching and as we prepare the barbeque and dig out the swimwear, chances are we’re looking for some good sun protection too. But when it comes to protecting your skin – and your health – sunscreen isn’t just for the beach. It’s for every single day.
All year round, the sun gives out two types of harmful ultraviolet rays which penetrate the skin – even on cloudy days. UVB rays can cause sunburn, while UVA rays have a longer wavelength that damages deep into skin cells. Both types cause DNA damage which, over time, can trigger premature ageing and mutations that lead to skin cancer.
Anyone can get skin cancer, regardless of age, gender or race, and approximately one in five people in the US will develop the condition. However, wearing a sunscreen of SPF 30+ every day can significantly reduce your risk, whilst also preventing sunburn and stopping those fine lines cropping up before they should!
Sunscreen isn’t just for the beach. It’s for every single day.
SPF stands for Sun Protection Factor and comes in two types: chemical and physical. Physical sunscreens like Blue Lizard and Alba sit on the surface of your skin and contain active ingredients like zinc oxide or titanium dioxide which act as a shield, deflecting the sun’s rays. Chemical sunscreens like Coppertone and Banana Boat, on the other hand, penetrate the surface of the skin to form a sponge that absorbs UVA and UVB rays, significantly reducing their harmful impact.
Which one is right for you? The best sunscreen is the one you like most – because this is the one you’re most likely to use. It’s therefore a good idea to try a few brands and see what suits you best.
Chemical sunscreens are often lighter formulas that sit nicely with makeup and suit all skin tones. However, common ingredients like oxybenzone or avobenzone can sometimes cause irritation. Great chemical sunscreens include Neutrogena, Aveeno and Cerave for the face, or Aveeno Body Lotion with SPF for the body.
Physical sunscreens are thicker creams that can leave a white cast on darker skin tones, yet their gentler ingredients are less likely to provoke sensitive skin. It’s also worth noting that chemical sunscreens take 20-30 mins to absorb, so if you’re often in a morning rush, an instantly effective physical sunscreen might be the one for you! Try Blue Lizard Face for the face, or Blue Lizard or Alba Mineral Sunscreen for below the neck.
It’s equally important that you apply the right amount – ideally a thick layer on all skin that will be exposed to the sun (including those areas where clothing may slip, such as shoulder straps). If you’re out and about, remember to reapply during the day, as most sunscreens will protect you for no more than two hours – even less when you sweat or swim. Spray sunscreens like Australian Gold, Coppertone or Banana Boat are always useful for topping up.
Of course, no sunscreen can protect from 100% of UV rays, but there are additional ways you can protect your skin too. Balance your sun exposure with time in the shade, especially from 10am – 2pm when the sun is at its strongest. If you’re keen to boost your Vitamin D, try a supplement like Nature’s Bounty, Sundown or Now Vitamin D products or a multivitamin, and avoid sunbeds at all costs! Products like Neutrogena or Australian Gold Sunless tanners are here to give you that summer glow without the skin damage.
Skin cancer is highly treatable when caught early, so it’s vital that you keep an eye on your skin – and check your children’s too. If you notice any new or growing moles, itching, bleeding or more general changes, do consult your GP or pharmacist. After the past year, we all deserve some sunshine. Just remember to stay safe too.
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.
Purchase any two pints of Häagen Dazs™ ice cream and email your receipt to or bring it to Butterfield & Vallis, Orange Valley, Devonshire.
Participants will be entered into the draw for a chance to win. Two winners will each win a one night stay at the Reefs including breakfast and dinner for two plus a day Twizy rental.
Entries must be submitted by midnight on April 30th, 2021.
