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Broth:
In large stock pot, heat both oils and then add carrots, onions, and celery and sauté until soft, about 8 minutes. Add seasonings and pour in stock. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and drop wontons in one at a time. Maintain sim- mer and cook wontons for about 10-15 minutes, until they float. Serve soup topped with chopped green onions.
The Forks Senior Center held a demonstration on an adaptive yoga class, which will start regular sessions on Wednesdays in January. Call the Center to sign up at (517) 629-3842.
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Cooking
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FOR TWO
Joanna Stelloh Phelps, Special to Senior Times
CHICKEN WONTON SOUP
Happy New Year! Now is the time we rethink our diets after all the holiday parties. This soup is warm and satisfy- ing yet it feels lighter. Ground chick-
en works best but you can substitute ground turkey or pork too.
Ingredients:
Filling:
1 pound ground chicken
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1⁄2 teaspoon ginger
1⁄2 teaspoon five-spice powder
2 tablespoons grated onion with juices 1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1⁄4 cup dry Italian bread crumbs
Salt and pepper to taste
20 wonton wrappers
Water to seal edges
2 tablespoons sesame oil 2 tablespoons olive oil
3 carrots, chopped
1⁄2 onion, chopped
News From Albion Health
And Wellness Action Team
By: Pat Fosdick
Calhoun County Public Health reported a lack of vaccinations (Under 50% in Calhoun County) and a num- ber of breakthrough cases is causing concern. Most breakthrough cases have been in adults over 60 and those who are immunocompromised. The Health Dept. is still running clinics. The schedule can be found on their website at www.calhouncountymi.gov. Boosters are widely available from pharmacies and doctors’ offices.
reported that the County Building will be closed through January 3. There is an emergency call number that will be posted on the system by calling (269) 781-0846.
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2 stalks of celery, chopped
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
2 teaspoons each onion and garlic
powders
2 teaspoons soy sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
6 cups chicken stock
Sliced green onions for garnish Instructions:
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In large bowl, mix all filling ingre- dients except wonton wrappers. Put 1 teaspoon filling in center of wonton, brush edges with water, fold over into a triangle, seal edges, and put on platter. Continue with remaining wontons; set aside.
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Oaklawn Hospital has been con- ducting COVID testing at the Albion Express Care site everyday from 11am-8pm when staff is available.
SafePlace said their facilities are very full and busy. Court systems are backed up. They are unable to test
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