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Page A36 MAY 2018 FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS S ec t i on A (Memories of Jack’s Recipes) Original Recipes from Dottie and Jack Frediani Shared by Kate Frediani-Gorman Cremation Products Inc. 800-837-0701 www.cremationproductsinc.com SPRINGTIME POTATO SALAD WITH CREAMY MEYER LEMON DRESSING 2 pounds red potatoes (about 4 cups diced up) 1 pound asparagus (about 2 cups cut up) 1 tsp sea salt 4 green onions, thinly sliced 4 Tbsp Meyer lemon juice (you can use regular lemons but the dressing will be a little more tart) 2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar 2 tsp raw honey or coconut nectar 4 Tbsp Garlic Gold Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette (if you don’t have this you can substitute with 4 Tbsp ex- tra virgin olive oil, 2 Tbsp meyer lemon juice, 1 tsp oregano and 1-2 tsp garlic powder) 4 Tbsp silken tofu Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and the asparagus and simmer just until tender. Remove the asparagus and place in a bowl of ice water. Drain. Set aside. Drop the potatoes into the same water that the asparagus was cooked in. Simmer until fork tender. While the potatoes are cooking whisk together the lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Garlic Gold vinaigrette. Whisk in the tofu until the dressing is smooth and creamy. Drain the potatoes and transfer to the bowl with the asparagus. Toss together with the dressing and green onions. Let sit for about 5 minutes to let the potatoes soak up the dressing. Serve warm or at room temperature. ASPARAGUS SLAWWITH SESAME DRESSING 1 bunch asparagus 2 carrots 4 green onions, thinly sliced 3 Tbsp tahini 2 Tbsp cider vinegar 1 Tbsp raw coconut aminos or low sodium tamari 1 lemon, juiced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tbsp parsley, minced 1 tsp raw honey or coconut nectar 2 Tbsp unrefined sesame oil (if you don’t have sesame oil you can use any neutral flavor oil but it won’t be as flavorful) 2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds Bring a large pot of water to a boil. While the wa- ter is heating prepare the asparagus by washing thor- oughly to remove any sand and then snapping off the woody ends at the bottom. Cut the tips off. Drop the prepared stalks in the boiling water for 5-10 seconds and then remove to a bowl of ice water. Julienne or shred the asparagus spears and the carrots. Add the onions and toss together into a bowl. Prepare the dressing by whisking together the ta- hini, vinegar, tamari, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, and honey. Mix thoroughly. Slowly whisk in the oil. Pour the dressing over the asparagus mixture and toss to evenly coat. Let sit 15-20 minutes to let the dress- ing soak in and flavor the vegetables. Serve sprinkled with sesame seeds. Makes approximately 2 cups. Memoires des choix des Jacque Good Eating! 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PHONE: 773-489-3700 FAX: 773-489-3434 800-992-1234 800-626-3299 info@church-chapel.com • www.church-chapel.com News Educational ContinueD namic sessions while also providing forums to discuss challenging issues and share best practices. The two day event focused on examination con- structs and the job/task analysis process, recent regu- latory cases, addressing and preventing disciplinary issues, and lessons learned from a look back at events following Hurricane Katrina. After a successful debut at last year’s annual meeting, The Conference Fish- bowl made an exciting return. The session challeng- es participants to discuss attendee-submitted topics with a different group every five to seven minutes. Dr. Kathleen Gialluca, senior research scientist at Pearson VUE, provided a detailed overview of the re- cent job/task analysis process The Conference com- pleted over the last 12 months. Dr. Gialluca discussed the survey process, exam specifications, the standard setting process, and notable changes affecting the Na- tional Board Exam content outline. The meeting also included presentations from two regulatory legal experts. Conference legal counsel, Dale Atkinson, provided attendees with an update on recent cases involving various regulatory profes- sions nationwide and discussed what regulators and attendees could learn from each scenario. Jennifer Semko, partner with Baker & McKenzie LLC, gave a lighthearted session that explored noteworthy deci- sions related to regulatory cases, and highlighted bi- zarre lawsuits that progressed through the court sys- tem. During a session titled “Scandals, Secrets, & Lies,” three panelists from state licensing boards gave an overview of various disciplinary matters from their home states. The panelists discussed the difficult situ- ations, how their boards addressed the issues, and the changes that have been implemented as a result. Fol- lowing this presentation, Semko hosted “Discipline Power Hour” in which she continued the discipline conversation with the panelists. Semko shared ways to prevent disciplinary situations, how to plan ahead, and what to watch for as regulators. Conference president, Edward Muhleisen, present- ed on the lessons that have been learned in the 13 years following Hurricane Katrina. Muhleisen, a Lou- isiana native, witnessed the impact of the natural di- saster. He informed the attendees of the events lead- ing up to the storm, factors that contributed to the fallout, and the impact on the funeral service profes- sion. Muhleisen shared how the profession respond- ed, and the importance of licensure mobility when facing the aftermath of disasters such as Katrina. Elections were held for districts one, six, and eight, for The Conference board of directors. Rob- ert Barnes, member of the Maine State Board of Fu- The Conference Jazzes Up Regulation in The Big Easy The Conference Executive Committee Douglas “Mack” Smith Mark Ransford Sandy Sebastian FAYETTEVILLE,AR— Members of the regulatory community from throughout the United States and Canada gathered for the 114th Annual Meeting of The Conference, February 28 – March 1, 2018, to focus on regulation in the death care profession. The meeting was held at the International House Hotel in New Orleans, LA. “Jazzing Up Regulation in The Big Easy” was the theme of the meeting that featured speakers from Pearson VUE, state licensing boards, and reg- ulatory legal experts. The event welcomed a diverse group of over 80 attend- ees from state and pro- vincial governing boards, funeral education pro- grams, and other indus- try professionals. The goal of the meeting was to offer participant’s dy- Continued on Page A37 Attention Class Officers: Send Us Your News! PO Box 5159, Youngstown, OH 44514 Fax 1-800-321-9040 • Email info@nomispublications.com FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY NEWS