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The Creativity Corner
Have something noteworthy you’d like to share with the OWA? We’d love to hear from you! Submit a remarkable personal or professional announcement, a delicious recipe, an inspiring quote, a skill-share video, a book recommendation, or details about an upcoming event in the personal or professional development space.
Creativity Corner
Recipe
Grilled Korean Short Ribs (Kalbi)
One of my family's favorite things to cook is Korean food, and summer pairs perfectly with ribs. These ribs are full of flavor.
Recipe
Pansit Bihon
Dr. Beverly Bianes is proud of her heritage and is excited to share this recipe for Pansit Bihon with you.
Recipe
Dense Bean Salad
During my nightly TikTok scroll, I stumbled upon a life changing meal prep lunch.
Recipe
Pierogies
Karen shares her favorite comfort food - Pierogies, or as she likes to call them, "precious potato pillows made from heaven." A staple in her Polish / Ukranian home growing up, she hopes that you will enjoy them as much as her family does!
Recipe
Challah French Toast
Liz introduces her family's recipe, which she says is a great way to share time around the table on a Sunday morning, reconnecting and sharing about your week.
Recipe
Baccala Stew — First Course of Feast of the Seven Fishes
Pam introduces a recipe for Baccala Stew, a salted codfish soup. This is traditionally the first course of the Feast of Seven Fishes in her Italian grandmother's tradition.
Book Review
Reviewing "Think Like A Rocket Scientist"
A former rocket scientist reveals the habits, ideas, and strategies that will empower you to turn the seemingly impossible into the possible.
Crafts
Flowers & Decoupage on Glass Craft
Decoupage on glass is a great anytime of year activity, but you can customize the type of flowers and materials you to fit the season.
Use colorful flowers for a summer look, red and orange for fall, etc. When you’re done, use as a vase or put a candle in the bottom to illuminate the vase and the area surrounding it.
Inspiration
Anyone can play the Ukulele
Learning a new music skill helped me get through my empty nest syndrome when my son when off to grad school.
Recipe
That Pasta” aka Chile Crisp Alfredo Pasta -With My Spin + Chicken
Source: @hi.itshollyb (but I changed the recipe and added my own stuff)
+Tracey Esser spin.
Book Review
Reviewing "Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know"
From the first chapter of Adam Grant’s book we are challenged to practice rethinking.
Book Review
Reviewing "Atomic Habits"
The overall premise in Atomic Habits is that small changes, that compound over time can make significant change.
Recipe
Mashed Potatoes
Check out Holly Martin's take on a classic recipe that includes butter, cream cheese, and half & half. How could it not be delicious?
Book Review
Reviewing "Reality Check: Making the Best of the Situation"
Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino shares his struggles with the party scene through his younger years before, during, and after Jersey Shore on MTV.
Inspiration
Inspiration - Create the Future
"The best way to predict the future is to create it."
– Peter Drucker
Inspiration
Inspiration - Caring for Others
"Leadership is not about being in charge. It's about taking care of those in your charge."
- Simon Sinek
Recipe
Cheddar Bay Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie
Tracy Neal shares a savory mash-up of homemade chicken pot pie with Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix serving as the crust.
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