January February 25 Newsletter

Library News 5 WHAT'S HAPPENING at the library Holiday Closing All PLSJ locations will be closed: January 1 PLSJ is open January 20, Martin Luther King Jr. Day Visit the library to learn about the Civil Rights leader and his historical achievements for this movement. Winter Cooking Eating for a healthy heart doesn't have to be boring. We found this recipe by using the library's eResource Consumer Health Complete and simply typing heart-healthy recipes. Consumer Health Complete is a compilation of trusted articles, books, journals and more. The recipe was featured in the magazine Prevention, February 2012. Roast Cod With Pomegranate-Walnut Sauce PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 30 MINUTES SERVINGS: 4 1 c black or regular quinoa 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 shallot, finely chopped (about ¼ c) 1/3 c ground walnuts + ¼ c broken halves 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/3 c dry red wine ¼ c reduced-sodium chicken broth 1½ Tbsp pomegranate molasses or frozen cranberry juice concentrate 1 Tbsp honey 4 cod fillets (6 oz each) ¼ c chopped fresh parsley 1 PREPARE quinoa per package directions. (Makes about 3 cups.) 2 HEAT oil in medium nonstick skillet over medium heat while quinoa cooks. Add shallot and cook, stirring, until softened, 2 minutes. Add ground walnuts and garlic and cook, stirring, until walnuts are golden brown, about 4 minutes longer. Remove from heat and add wine, broth, molasses, and honey. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 4 minutes. (Makes about ¾ cup.) Transfer sauce to gravy boat. 3 HEAT broiler. Season fish with salt and pepper. Arrange in single layer on sheet pan lined with nonstick foil. Broil until cooked through, about 6 minutes. 4 TOSS quinoa with parsley and broken walnuts. Spoon onto 4 plates and top with fish and sauce. NUTRITION (per serving) 481 cal, 39 g pro, 43 g carb, 5 g fiber, 16 g fat, 1.5 g sat fat, 137 mg sodium WALNUTS These nuts rank higher than all others in alphalinolenic acid, a form of omega-3. 1. 2. 3. Find your coziness this winter when you connect with PLSJ! Curl up with a warm blanket in your favorite reading spot to read that newly released book you just checked out! Stop in to browse the New Release section of your library branch where you'll find the latest fiction and nonfiction. Snow day? Make a hearty soup from a recipe you found in a popular magazine and binge watch your favorite cooking TV show on hoopla! You can browse Binge Passes to find recipes in popular magazines like Food Network Magazine and Taste of Home and search for trending Food & Cooking TV Shows all from the comfort of your home. When it's too cold to play outside, you can create a fun, winter afternoon for your toddler or preschooler when you borrow a Toniebox from PLSJ's Library of Things! Kids can take charge of their playtime with this easy-to-use digital audio listening device designed for children. This kit comes with several Tonies so they have lots of stories and songs to enjoy on a snowy day!

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