Page 8 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 13, 2020 Gallery@57 features many jewelry artists T he art of making jewelry has a long and lovely history. Malden is a lucky town. We are home to many jewelry artists. People who live or work in Malden don’t have to go far to acquire handcrafted, one-of-akind pieces. Malden’s jewelry artists make a wide range of exquisite work. They carry on the great traditions of generations of craftsmen. The Gallery@57 at 57 Pleasant St. carries the works of several of Malden’s jewelry artists. Lori Manfra is a mosaic artist. She crafts necklaces and earrings out of glass, ceramic, millefiori, pottery shards and MALDEN: TODAY | FROM PAGE 4 witness – combining rhythmic dance with clapping and spoken word. Such a blast to watch! We’ll be extremely inclusive making sure all cultures, all traditions and all heritages are represented. How about a Classic Car Show tucked away somewhere (Pleasant Street Parking Lot?) along with a mini flea market? Vinyl records. Arts & crafts. Fresh fruit and vegetable stands. We get Henley Douglas from the world-famous Boston Horns to blow that sweet sax of his while you leisurely stroll the street market?! Or maybe Malden High School Alumni Hall of Famer now starring on the “Great White Way” in NYC, Marc Phaneuf? We’ll dress the Square up like they do Fenway Park when they get to the World Series: Amerfound objects. Her one-of-akind pieces are unique and beautiful. Ginny Remedi-Brown is a master of many art forms. Her jewelry is a composite of all her skills. She crafts porcelain message pins, earrings and pendants, as well as gold-filled earrings and necklaces incorporating Swarovski crystals. Betsey Cogswell is a felt artist. She creates necklaces of wet-felted wool beads embroidered with small Czech glass seed beads, as well as necklaces made of semiprecious stone beads, including turquoise, lapis lazuli, azurite, smoky quartz, amethyst, carnelian and agate. Joana Clement, a student at Salem State College, makes beautiful brooches from satin, grosgrain and silk ribbon with glass beads. Lisa DeCorbet is a multidisciplinary artist. She makes intricate steampunk pendant necklaces. Her upcycled pieces are assembled from vintage items, such as jewelry, keys and parts of clocks and watches. Eli Lapaix is a young artist who makes origami necklaces and earrings. He developed the concept of Freedom Ninja origami, based on ninja throwing stars, because everyone is a star. The holidays are a time to enjoy lots of wonderful food T he holidays might be a bit diff erent this year as we practice social distancing and do not attend large gatherings, but we can still enjoy lots of wonderful food. But how are you going to enjoy the holidays and not regret eating too much and gaining weight? Here are some tips from Mystic Valley Elder Services Registered Dietitian Candace Quigley on how you can still enjoy eating your favorite foods without regret: • Weeks before the holiday ican fl ag bunting everywhere, lights strung across Pleasant like it’s 1950’s Malden Square around Christmas time! Festive outdoor dining tents adorned with the fl ags of the world to emphasize the multitude of languages that are spoken in Malden and at MHS? Malden Center Fine Wines opens their glorious doors for some wine and cheese tasting? Highland Avenue’s Great Eastern Trading Co. sets up shop and off ers up some of their fab vintage wear... As Jimmy Durante quipped once or twice, ideas – “I got a million of ’em!” “This is the end, beautiful friend, this is the end, my only friend, the end” – Okay, I’m almost done. This is just an older man’s rambling. But if this were to happen it would have to be a team eff ort. Committees would need to be formed – volunteers required – many. Mayor Christensen and his awesomely capable staff would have to be onboard. The man personally responsible for the resurgence of outstanding food destinations in the Square, Kevin “Mr. Dealmaker” Duffy would need to sign on the bottom line. I know Ronny Cox is in. He would “go to the opening of an envelope” if invited. “That’s a joke, son,” said in my best Foghorn Leghorn voice. Give it some thought. Have faith that next year brings some normalcy back into our lives. Postscript 1: I am having fun with this article. It’s a pipe dream, but what the heck. Let’s dream post Covid-19 big. Stay tuned, Malden, and keep your fi ngers crossed for better days. Postscript 2: Until next week; Part 2 – “Good night, Mrs. Calabash, wherever you are.” arrives, be sure to get some exercise and eat healthy. Unfortunately, holiday celebrations tend to be all about food. On average, Americans gain approximately one to two pounds around the holidays and it tends to stick and accumulate over the years. • No skipping breakfast! High-fiber foods will satisfy hunger. • Don’t arrive at your party famished because you will be more likely to eat too much. If dinner is going to be late, then have a healthy snack before you go out. • Most people will consume several handfuls of chips and dip, nuts, puff s and other appetizers. Choose only one favorite item and don’t graze all day until the meal starts. Don’t hang around the food table; focus on people, not the food. • Enjoy your favorite beverage and then switch to water or a noncaloric drink. Try to stay away from punches, eggnog and mixed drinks. Try fl avored sparkling water. • When dinner is served, there are usually a lot of choices. Choose those items that you only have on the holiday or that are special to you. You could start by putting vegetables on your plate before you put the entrée on it. Survey the entire table before you take any food. Decide which foods are worth eating and which you can ignore and stick to that decision. • Eat slowly and savor every bite; it takes 20 minutes before your stomach registers that you are full. • You don’t have to be a member of the clean plate club. You can leave some bites behind. • If you plan on having seconds, wait at least 20 minutes. Even though a lot of the foods are healthy, they all have calories and should be enjoyed in moderation. • Go ahead and have dessert! Just keep it to a reasonable portion and eat slowly. Again, pick an item that is your favorite that you only have during the holidays. • Say no to food pushers! Smile and say “thanks for making that delicious dessert, but I am full right now. Can I take some home for later?” • Get some physical activity – before, during or after the celebrations. Go for a walk before you leave to go to the party, or maybe you will have time after dinner. Still watch your football game but get up between quarters and during ads to mobilize yourself. Get right back on track with healthy eating and exercise the day after each holiday. The following recipes are lighter versions of classic holiday dishes: • https://www.cookinglight.com/recipes/skillet-green-bean-casserole • https://www.cookinglight. com/recipes/apple-cranberry-pecan-stuffi ng • https://www.mayoclinic. org/healthy-lifestyle/recipes/ turkey-gravy/rcp-20049921 Classifieds Advocate Call now! 617-387-2200 advertise on the web atwww.advocatenews.net
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