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Nothing says holiday tradition like homemade Italian struffoli. The whole family gathered around singing holiday songs and rolling fresh struffoli for the holidays. In the Livoti household this has become a tradition for over 50 years. The recipe was passed down generations from there grandparents in Sicily. Start your own family tradition this year with your family and friends with this exciting recipe provided by the Livoti family.

Nonna LivotisStruffoli STRUFFOLI: 3 cups flour 2 tablespoons sugar zest of half a lemon, grated zest of half an orange, grated pinch salt 4 eggs 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder oil for frying

HONEY SYRUP: 1 1/2 cups of honey cup of sugar 2 tablespoons water

DECORATION:Small sprinkle ballsJordan Almonds

1. In a mixing bowl mix all ingredients for the struffoli.

2. Work it like a regular dough, not too soft.

3. Take a small golf ball sized piece at a time, with your hands roll it into a long strip adding a little flour to your hands so it makes it easy to roll it.

4. With knife cut in small pieces, roll them into balls, sprinkle a little flour on it and set in trays.

5. In a pot add the frying oil, when hot, start to fry them a portion at a time, whatever the pot holds.

6. Continue stirring the Struffoli until light brown.

7. With a draining spoon place them in dishes over a paper towel, also use paper towel between each layer so it will absorb the oil.

8. When all done frying, prepare another pot and melt honey over medium heat.

9. Drop in the struffoli , small portions at a time, same as when you fry them.

10. Stir a little, let them flavor in the honey,

11. Platter the struffoli in a pyramid shape and top with sprinkles and Jordan almonds

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24 A few of our fAvorite things Shop our holiday gift guide for ideas that are sure to please.

28 pArty reAdyTis the season for post-work soires. These 5 easy pieces are your no-fuss secret for looking great.

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48Wine + SpiritSApple pie a la mode is the inspiration for a tasty cocktail thats ideal for your holiday celebrations.

52 Financial BalanceWhen the assets in your investment portfolio get out of whack, rebalancing can put them rightand protect your future.

62eScapeSCancun is not only a pleasure-seekers paradise but also a great place to shape up.

64gatheringSPhotos from our seventh annual Best of Monmouth Food Festival/Party & Expo.

15local BuzzOur guide to new ideas, tips, trends and things we love in Monmouth County.

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WELCOME LETTER

A YEAR MARKEDBY EXCELLENCE

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT BARNABASHEALTH.ORG/MONMOUTH-MEDICAL-CENTER.

FRANK J. VOZOS, M.D., FACS PRESIDENT AND CHIEF E XECUTIVE OFFICER, MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER, THE UNTERBERG CHILDRENS HOSPITALAND MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER, SOUTHERN CAMPUS

ANOTHER HOLIDAY SEASON IS UPON US, AND at Monmouth Medical Center we have much to celebrate.

Monmouth Medical Center offers award-winning medical care, and 2015 was a very productive year that was highlighted by our being among just 17 New Jersey hospitals named to The Joint Commissions recently published annual list of Top Per formers in the U.S. Monmouth has been consistently rec-ognized since the Top Per former on Key Quality Measures program was introduced in 2011. Recognition of Top Per former hospitals occurs in the fall of each year and coincides with the publication of The Joint Commissions annual report entitled Americas Hospitals: Improving Quality and Safety.

Excellent care is something all patients expect and deserve. Hospitals work hard to achieve Top Per former statusit is not an easy goal to reach; it takes the knowledge, teamwork and dedication of the entire hospital staff.

The Joint Commissions Top Per former on Key Quality Measures program honors hospitals that demonstrate excellent per formance on evidence-based process of care measures. Also, it is intended to encourage hospitals to con-sistently improve their per formance on accountability measures by publicly recognizing those that ultimately achieve excellence in this arena. The ultimate goal is to improve the care provided to patients in all aspects addressed by these accountability measures.

Additionally, Monmouth Medical Center, which was chosen the Best of the Best Hospital in the Asbury Park Press 2015 Readers Choice Awards, has recently been recognized with a number of other quality awards, including recertification through The Joint Commissions Disease-Specific Care Certifi-cation Program for its comprehensive breast cancer treatment and hip/knee/spine programs and for the care of advanced primary stroke, cardiac rehab and acute cardiac syndrome.

It is enormously gratifying for me as president and chief executive officer to conclude each year of my administration by celebrating our ongoing success. From the Monmouth family to yours, I wish you the happiest of holiday seasons and the healthiest of new years.

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EDITORS NOTE

OVER THE YE ARS I VElearned theres no one formula for the perfect present. But it helps if a gift is useful, attractive and distinctive, some-thing the recipient might have chosen but that also expresses you, the giver. In this issue (see page 24) we get you started with four pages of gifts we think are cool. And we made sure we included a wide range of price pointsfrom $15 to $1,500to suit every-one on your list.

Theres much more in our pages to enhance your holiday enjoyment. Check out the no-fuss, party-ready outfits on page 28 and six tasty soup recipes on page 40. Finally, we ask: Can a cocktail taste like apple pie? Youll f ind the delicious answer on page 48.

Parties are a key feature of this festive season, so its fitting that we recall a soire of our own. Best of Mon-mouth, our annual food festival and party of the year, was held at The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel in Asbury Park. It drew more than 1,500 people, who came out to enjoy the food, drinks and entertainment. Turn to page 64 for photos showing all the fun. Be sure to mark your 2016 calendar for next years event on October 13, and cast your digital ballot for the 2016 Best of Monmouth Readers Choice Awards. Go to healthandlifemags.com/votemonmouth to show your support for your favorite spots in the county.

Of course, the greatest giftat the holidays or any timeis your own presence in the lives of family and friends. We at Monmouth Health & Life are glad to have been a part of your life for another year of good health and good living, and we wish you a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!

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MISSIOn: PossIbLe Ocean Township native Emily Chapman relished her recent victory over celebrity chef Robert Irvine in the final round of competition on the Food networks Chopped: Impossible. But the humble 27-year-old, a graduate of Brookdale Community Colleges Culinary Education Center, hasnt let success go to her head. Being able to bring pride and happiness to my hometown and to my school is what really matters, she says. Im most happy that I didnt let my supporters down.

Chapman, a sous chef at the hip Charlie Bird in Manhattan, lives in Brooklyn now, but she holds onto her memories of Monmouth County. I remember riding bikes in the neighborhood with friends, hiking in the woods and exploring, as well as visiting the Tinton Center after school to split a roast beef sub, she says.

Growing up in a close-knit family introduced her to cooking. Mom was always there to teach us when my sister and I were curious enough to ask, says Chapman, who started experimenting with recipes around age 15. Cooking was a part

of our home. My grandmother still cooks; she makes the best shortbread cookies. But my mother is giving her a run for her money with tomato sauce. and my father is the master of the grill.

as for the Monmouth County food scene, Chapman has seen it change over the years. Fine dining is on the decline, which Im not sure is necessarily a bad thing, she says. I believe that food just needs to be delicious. I dont care if its served on a paper plate or on fine china. Sheryl nance-naSh

besT new bITesThe restaurant scene in Red Bank got even hotter in recent months, with the debut of three exciting new eateries. Heres the scoop.

Red has been reimagined as The Belmonte (3 Broad St., 732.741.3232, thebelmontenj.com), a Latin fusion restaurant, bar and lounge serving the same generous drinks as its predecessor alongside an eclectic selection of tapasthink bacon-wrapped dates stuffed with blue cheese and almonds or a crab tostada with chipotle mayonnaise, habanero salsa and mango. dont forget the sangria!

In the space that once occupied the nightclub Fixx, 10th Avenue Burrito Company (26 W. Front St., 732.383.5664) serves up 18 different types of the signature dish along with wings, flautas, tacos, enchiladas and the like. The menu is pretty big, but its eclipsed by the impressive collection of 100-plus tequilas (flights are available too). an added bonus: live music most weekends.

no Joes is no more, but its reincarnation, Chiky Boom (51 Broad St., 732.291.7340) still brews a great cup of coffee. The Cuban restaurant with a Spanish slant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, whipping up everything from Cuban omelets and breakfast burritos to authentic pica-dillo and ropa vieja. Tapas are served from 11 a.m. till closingshrimp ceviche, ham croquettes and meatballs stuffed with blue cheese are just a few of the appetizing options.

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Monmouth Medical Center, a Barnabas Health facility, recently announced its inaugural WEforum, aWomens Health and Wellness Confer-ence to be held on April 20, 2016 at theOcean Place Resort and Spa in LongBranch. A female-led organization, WEforums mission is to strengthen thehealth and wellness of communitieswithin New Jersey. WEforum targetswomen because theyre often theguardians of health maintenance fortheir families, as well as for themselves.Capsulizing the deeper mission of WEforum is their tagline,

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The day-long conference, designedto provide an opportunity for participants to gain a fuller understand-ing of caring for their health and that oftheir familys through education andearly prevention, will include approxi-mately 30 different workshops led by experts with the latest information onspecific health and wellness topics. Proceeds from the conference will support free wellness education work-shops and programs through MonmouthMedical Center to make vital health careinformation accessible to the entire community.

WEforum is thrilled to announce the2016 Wellness Ambassadors selectedfor the inaugural Womens Health andWellness Conference. The Wellness Ambassadors draw from an array ofhealth-minded disciplines, but share acommon conviction that empoweringwomen with their best mind & bodyhealth serves a greater good for theircommunities. Through their individualpassions the Wellness Ambassadorscollectively mirror the three touchstonesof WEforum: Educate. Empower. Evolve.

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talk about high-stress. Waiting to learn if you have lung cancer can bring some of lifes most difficult moments. but now those moments are fewer, thanks to a new diagnostic technology available at monmouth medical center.

it helps the patient get a quicker diagnosis in a less invasive way, says lisa Porth, a respiratory therapist who is regional director of respiratory care services at the medical center. and it can be a relief for a patient and family to receive a prompt, clear answer and move on to the next stepeven if that step is surgery.

the new technology is an electromagnetic navigation platform with which physicians can take biopsies of nodules in the lung. it

allows the physician to target a tumor directly, where before he or she could only reach its periphery, says Porth. the new system shows a tumors dimensions in 3-d.

the system is manufactured by st. louis-based Veran medical technologies, a company that specializes in electromagnetic navigation, and its called sPindrive 2.0. it meets the newest guidelines for lung cancer diagnosis issued by the american college of chest Physicians (accP), and monmouth medical center is the first hospital in monmouth county to acquire it.

there are other navigational bronchoscopy systems out there, and we evaluated them, says pulmonologist chandler d. Patton, m.d.,

A revolution in spotting lung cAncer This new Technology brings The lab To The bedside for a fasTer diagnosis.

Shown with the electromagnetic navigation platform used to biopsy lung lesions is the team that leads the new procedure at Monmouth Medical Center: from left,

nurse Elaine McKane, clinical director of the Cranmer Surgery Center; respiratory therapist

Terri Price; respiratory therapist Lisa Porth, regional director of Respiratory Care Services; anesthesiologist Michael Flashburg, M.D.; and

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of the medical center. we decided this one would be best for our patients. The big advantage of this system is that it allows us to biopsy much smaller lesions than was possible before, which possibly means earlier diagnosis and staging of lung cancerand hopefully better outcomes.

early diagnosis of lung cancer can be a lifesaver, says dr. patton, who notes that he recently completed a case in which he found a 1-centimeter lesion that turned out to be cancerous.

The disease causes more deaths in men and women than colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. if lung cancer is diagnosed at stage iii or iv, the five-year survival rate is only 15 percent. with early detection, however, there is an 88 percent survival rate at 10 years and a 92 percent survival rate with the immediate removal of the lesion. prior to the recent development of electromagnetic navigation, as now recommended for use in accp guidelines, only 16 percent of lung cancer patients have been diagnosed at an early stage, when the cancer was still localized.

The new navigational system shows the full dimensions of potentially cancerous lesions. used in an operating room, it also allows a biopsy to be taken then and there. laboratory equipment is brought into the room, so that an initial evaluation of the biopsy sample can be performed quickly, even though a full analysis still will be required. in some cases that means that if one biopsy sample is inconclusive, the medical team knows to take another biopsy right awayso that potentially precious time is not lost.

last september 30, monmouth medical center pulmonologist sharon weiner, m.d., used the new navigation platform for the first time, assisted by dr. patton. The diagnostic procedure is performed in the medical centers cranmer surgery center, and participating team members include a pulmonologist, a chief pulmonary technician, a respiratory therapist, an operating room nurse, an anesthesiologist and a technician from the laboratory.

Today the tide has turned in our battle against lung cancer, says laurie fenton ambrose, president and ceo of lung cancer alliance, a national organization that seeks to bring the benefits of responsible screening to those at risk. we can and will continue to ensure adherence to the proven best practices to guide the screening, diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer.

for more information about this new technology, call the lung cancer screening and lung nodule program at 732.923.7966.

Should yoube Screenedfor lung cancer?on december 30, 2013, The u.s. preventive services Task force (uspsTf) issued its final recommendation approving the use of low-dose computed tomography (cT) screening for individuals at high risk for lung cancer. The recommendation set the stage for both public and private insurance coverage, and its expected to bring about a dramatic increase in lung cancer survival. The uspsTfs high-risk populations include current and former smokers, ages 5580, who have significant cumulative tobacco smoke exposure and have smoked within the last 15 years.

monmouth medical center is the first hospital in monmouth and ocean counties to be designated by the american college of radiology (acr) as a lung cancer screening center. screening is handled by the medical centers leon hess cancer center.

here are answers to four often-asked questions:

1. Who should be screened?current and former smokers are at high risk; also,

second-hand exposure to tobacco smoke may increase your risk. Talk to your doctor about whether cT screening may be right for you.

2. hoW is a ct scan different from a chest x-raY?

a chest X-ray only shows the front and side views of your chest. a low-dose cT scan shows many cross-sectional images from the top of your lungs to the bottom. a cT scan gives doctors a more complete picture of your lungs.

3. What happens during a ct scan?The cT machine is shaped like a big donut. a

moving table slides you in and out of it in 20 seconds. during those seconds the machine revolves around you, taking pictures from many angles. no injections or medications are needed. it is a noninvasive procedure, and the amount of radiation used is low.

4. hoW much Will the screening ct cost?if you qualify for the program, you will receive a free

low-dose cT scan of the chest. if additional follow-up tests are needed, they are generally covered by insurance. if you have a lung nodule, you may also be eligible to be followed in our lung nodule program.

for more information or to make an appointment, call the lung cancer screening and lung nodule program at 732.923.7966.

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n 1 tsp. saffron threads n cup dry white wine n 2 Tbs. olive oil n lb. medium shrimp, shelled and deveined

n lb. medium scallops, tough muscles removed

n 1 small yellow onion, choppedn 2 cloves garlic, mincedn 2 cups chicken brothn 1 cup fregola (Sardinian cous-cous) or Israeli couscous

n salt and freshly ground pepper n lb. clams, scrubbedn 2 Tbs. minced flat-leaf parsley

Crush the saffron in a bowl and add the white wine. set aside.

In a large, heavy pot, warm 1 Tb. of the oil over high heat. When the pan is very hot, add the shrimp and sear for 1 minute on each side. (Do not cook all the way through.) Transfer to a bowl. Add the scallops and sear for one minute on each side, also without cooking all the way through. Transfer to the bowl with the shrimp.

Add the remaining 1 Tb. oil, onion and garlic to the same pot and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the saffron mixture and cook for 2 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Add the fregola, stir to combine, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 12 minutes. season with salt and pepper.

Add the clams, discarding any that do not close to the touch. Cover the saucepan tightly and steam for 3 minutes. remove the lid and quickly add the shrimp and scallops. Tightly cover the saucepan again and con-tinue to cook just until the clams open and the shrimp and scallops are cooked through, about 3 min-utes. Discard any unopened clams. serve, sprinkled with the parsley.



SquaSh Soup with Sage brown butterserves 46

n 1 butternut squash (2 lb.), peeled and diced

n 3 Tbs. olive oiln salt and freshly ground pepper n 2 Tbs. unsalted buttern 1 yellow onion, choppedn 2 cloves garlic, mincedn 4 cups vegetable broth

For the SAGE BROWN BUTTER:

n cup unsalted buttern 6 sage leaves

OPTIONAL:

n heavy cream for garnish

Preheat the oven to 400F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss the squash with the oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on the prepared baking sheet and roast until tender, about 25 minutes.

In a large, heavy pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the roasted squash and broth and bring to a boil. reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes to blend the flavors. remove from the heat and let cool slightly.

Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender. return to the pot and season with salt and pepper.

To make the sage brown butter, melt the butter in a small frying pan over low heat. Add the sage leaves and cook until the butter begins to brown and the sage is very aromatic, 34 minutes.

serve the soup drizzled with the brown butter, 12 sage leaves, and a swirl of cream, if desired.

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Sweet potato corn chowder with avocadoserves 6

n 2 Tbs. olive oiln 1 small white onion, finely dicedn 2 cloves garlic, mincedn 2 tsp. ground cuminn tsp. ground coriandern salt and freshly ground peppern 2 sweet potatoes (1 lb.), peeled and diced

n 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth

n 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced

n 8 ears fresh corn, husks and silk removed and kernels cut from cobs, or 3 cups thawed frozen corn kernels

n 2 Tbs. minced cilantron 1 ripe avocado, pitted, peeled and diced

n cup sour cream (optional)

In a large, heavy pot, warm the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the cumin, coriander and salt and pepper to taste and cook for 1 minute. Add the sweet potatoes, stir to coat, and cook for 3 minutes.

Add the broth, bring to a boil, and reduce the heat to low. simmer until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Add the red pepper and corn and cook until the vegetables are tender, 10 minutes. remove from the heat and let cool slightly.

Puree half of the soup in a blender. return to the pot. stir in the cilantro and season with salt and pepper. serve, garnished with the avocado and the sour cream if desired.



White bean and ham soupserves 46

n 4 slices thick-cut baconn lb. cooked ham steak, cubed n 1 Tb. olive oiln 1 small yellow onion, dicedn 3 cloves garlic, mincedn 2 celery ribs, dicedn 2 cups chicken broth n 2 cans (15 oz. each) white beans, drained

n salt and freshly ground pepper For the CORN BREAD CROUTONS:

n 1 Tb. unsalted butter n 1 small loaf corn bread, cut into -inch cubes

set a large, heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook until crispy, about 8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Let cool, then crumble into bite-sized pieces. set aside in a bowl. Add the ham to the pot and cook, stirring often, until browned, about 4 minutes. Add the ham to the bowl with the bacon.

Add the oil, onion, garlic and celery to the pot and saute until the veg-etables are soft, about 5 minutes. Add the broth and beans and bring to a boil. reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. remove from the heat and let cool slightly.

Puree half of the soup in a blender. return to the pot along with the ham and bacon and stir to combine. season with salt and pepper.

To make the corn bread croutons, in a frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the corn bread cubes and cook, turning once, until they are golden brown on both sides.

serve, topped with the croutons.

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turkeynoodlesoup with spinachserves 810

n 2 Tbs. olive oiln 1 yellow onion, chopped n 3 cloves garlic, minced n 3 carrots, peeled andfinely diced

n 4 celery ribs, finely diced n 1 Tbs. minced thymen 8 cups chicken broth n lb. wide egg noodlesn 2 cups shredded cooked turkey meat

n 2 cups packed spinach leavesn salt and freshly ground pepper

In a large, heavy pot, warm the oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, celery and thyme and saute until the carrots begin to soften, about 8 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook until al dente, about 5 minutes. Add the turkey and spinach and stir to combine. simmer the soup for 5 minutes to blend the flavors. season to taste with salt and pep-per and serve.



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POWER UPMany healthy cereal options use barley as their base, and starting your morning with one of them does your heart a favor. the grains soluble fiber not only helps with digestion, but also contains beta-glucans that help lower total cholesterol levels by binding with bile acids to help remove those acids from the body. Research also shows that beta-glucans can boost the immune system and help protect against cancer. Accord-ing to the u.s.d.A., a cup of cooked pearl barley contains 193 calories, just six of them from fat, and furnishes more than one-third of your daily require-ment of iron.

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BUY/STORE/SERVEthe biggest consideration for the barley buyer is whether to choose a hulled or pearl variety. Pearl barley takes less time to cook, but the refining process it goes through means its not considered a whole grain. Hulled barley requires a bit more care, but because the bran layer is left intact it has more nutritional value and a deeper flavor. whichever you choose, keep barley as dry as possible as you store it. Before boiling, give it a quick wash and let it sit in water for a bit. Adding barley to onions, carrots and beef stock in a soup is a great way to enhance texture; also, barley combines well with mushroom in dishes and makes an excellent addition to a kale and nut salad. finally, in many recipes that call for rice or risotto, barley is an able understudy that can step in and play the part well.

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