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NOVEMBER 2014 NEWSLETTER
"November comes
And November goes,
With the last red berries
And the first white snows.
With night coming early,
And dawn coming late,
And ice in the bucket
And frost by the gate.
The fires burn
And the kettles sing,
And earth sinks to rest
Until next spring."
- Elizabeth Coatsworth
Happy
Thanksgiving
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Dan Brazeau
Owner of Villas at San Bernardino
Happy fall to all of you beautiful “Villas Goblins” I am looking forward to the change of
season and cooler weather coming soon. What a wonderful Halloween party, our little trick or
treat visitors all dressed up. I know the incredible kitchen staff is busy preparing a wonderful
Resident Thanksgiving luncheon Feast with all the trimmings. Thanksgiving is just around the
corner and I’m so grateful for my caring and incredible staff, warm and loving families, and
most of all the residents of the Villas who make our community the extraordinary place it is!
I would like to welcome all the new residents to our wonderful community. I encourage you all
to take advantage of the many activities and adventurous outings we have to offer at the villas.
My office is always open if you need anything.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Dan AKA Boss
Dan T. Brazeau
[email protected]
Jana Schweppe-Herrera
Executive Director
Jana’s Corner
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!! Another year coming to an end is really hard to believe.
For each new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food, for love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
I wanted to take this opportunity to explain what our Employee Fund is all about. We here at the
Villas pride ourselves on providing the best care in a loving environment and it takes many hands
to make that possible. Many residents and family members start asking me about this time, is it ok
to buy gifts for some of the caregivers that take care of my Mom, Dad, Grandpa, Grandma, Aunt,
Uncle, Friend, Brother or Sister? I know that the caregivers are our hands-on staff that you see when
you come to visit, or chat with during their visits to your loved one’s apartments; however, there are
many other team members that you may not recognize or see and I want to make sure that all are
noticed for their hard work. We have housekeepers, a laundry attendant, servers, dishwashers, cooks,
a chef, office personnel, activity director and assistant, medication technicians and an LVN; all of
whom provide hands-on service to your loved one. With that said, in lieu of gifts I would ask you to
make a donation to the Employee Fund. There is no set dollar amount, just whatever you would like
to donate or gift. These monies are then distributed in addition to Dan and my bonuses to our team in
December. I have already scheduled the employee holiday party for December 20th at the Castaway
Restaurant. The past couple of years we have been fortunate enough to have a good bonus for our
employees with combined totals of $13,000. This is distributed based on tenure to ALL employees
except Dan and myself.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to stop by my office or give me a call.
Until next time, be safe and happy.
Jana
Jana Schweppe-Herrera
[email protected]
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NOVEMBER 2014 NEWSLETTER
resident of the month
Brenton Jetter
Congratulations to Brenton Jetter, our Resident of the Month for May. Brenton was
born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 15th, 1921. The family moved to Buffalo, NY and
then to California to escape the cold weather in N.Y. Brenton lived in Glassell Park
when he was young and later graduated from Eagle Rock High School in 1940. He
married his high school sweetheart Anita shortly thereafter. Brenton enlisted in the
Navy, September 21, 1942 and first was stationed in Gulfport, Miss. Later he was sent
to Guam. He was honorably discharged as an electricians mate 3rd class on 11/20/45.
He worked for Western Electric, Arcadia TV, California Water & Telephone Co. GTE
bought out California Water and Telephone and he retired from GTE. Brenton Lived
in Monrovia & Sierra Madre, CA. He has a daughter Pamela and two grandchildren;
Duane and Terri, step grandchildren; Rick & Kristina. His hobbies have always
included old cars & old radios which he enjoyed fixing up. Congratulations Brenton!!
You are truly part of our Villas family.
Activity Corner
The feeling of Autumn is definitely in the air… Time is flying like the autumn leaves are falling!! The
pumpkin patch was lots of fun. We hope everyone enjoyed our adorable trick or treaters at our Halloween
party. Now that the holidays will be soon upon us there will be a lot going on at the Villas. From Resident
Thanksgiving Luncheon, to Christmas Caroling to Holiday Joy’s! So much is in store for us to enjoy.
Please read your calendar for upcoming special events!! From the Activity Department, we wish you all a
Happy Thanksgiving and let’s all be thankful for all that we have.
Kindest Regards,
Janet Martinez, Activity Director
Joann Donovan – Activity Assistant
[email protected]
"In the garden, Autumn is, indeed the crowning
glory of the year, bringing us the fruition of months
of thought and care and toil. And at no season, safe
perhaps in Daffodil time, do we get such superb
colour effects as from August to November."
- Rose G. Kingsley, The Autumn Garden
“Grieve not, nor speak of me with
tears, but laugh and talk of me as if I
were beside you there.”—Isla Paschal
In Loving Memory….
Mary M.
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Happy Birthday to…
Employees
Pajama
Day at the
Villas!!!!
November
25th 2014
Transportation-Medical
Appointments
• Tuesday & Thursdays with 24
hour notice.
Wednesdays
• Lunch Bunch
Olive Garden, Mimi’s, Chili’s,
Applebee’s, Red Robin,
Famous Dave’s, IHOP, Serrano
Buffet, Sizzler, T.G.I.F., Claim
Jumper, Elephant Bar, Red
Lobster, Romano’s Macaroni Grill,
Cheesecake Factory, Lotus Garden
and any other suggestions are welcome.
Every Friday:
• Shopping trips to: Wal-Mart,
Target, Big Lots, Vons, Trader
Joe’s, Inland Center Mall,
K-Mart, Citrus Plaza, JC Penny,
99 Cent Store, and any other
suggestions.
Fridays:
• Bank Runs
• Happy Hour with live entertainment
Saturday:
• Scenic Drives
Sundays:
• Church transportation is
available from 9am-12 noon.
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Margaret H. Nov. 5th
Lea V.
Nov. 19th
Kevin S.
Nov. 21st
Birthstone-Topaz (Fidelity)
Flower-Chrysanthemum
Colors- Dark Blue & Red
9-12
9:30
10:30
1:15
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Rides to Church
Exercise Class - Act. Rm.
Trivia Word Game - Act. Rm.
Pretty Nails/Beading
/Jewelry Making
2:45 Sunday Bingo - Act. Rm.
3:30 Puzzles/Cards - Café Rm.
6:30 Sunday Night Movie
9-12
9:30
10:30
1:30
2:45
3:30
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Rides to Church
Exercise Class - Act. Rm.
Wii Game - Thtr. Rm.
Pretty Nails/Beading - Act. Rm.
Sunday Bingo - Act. Rm.
Puzzles/Cards/Word Search
- Café Rm.
6:30 Sunday Night Movie
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9-12 Rides to Church
9:30 Morning Exercise - Act. Rm.
10:30 Early Matinee/Beading/
Making Jewelry
1:30 Nature Walk - Meet in lobby
2:45 Sunday Bingo
3:30 Puzzles/Cards/Word Search
- Café Rm.
6:30 Sunday Movie
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9-12 Rides to Church
9:30 Exercise Time - Act. Rm.
10:30 Resident Council Meeting
- Act. Rm.
1:15 Nature Walk - Meet in lobby
2:45 Sunday Bingo
3:30 Puzzles/Cards/Word Search
- Café Rm.
6:30 Sunday Movie
9-12
9:30
10:30
10:30
1:30
2:45
3:30
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Rides to Church
Exercise Class - Act. Rm.
Arts & Crafts - Act. Rm.
Early Matinee - Thtr. Rm.
Nature Walk - Meet in lobby
Sunday Bingo - Act. Rm.
Playing Cards/Puzzles
- Café Rm.
6:30 Sunday Night Movie
9:30
10:30
1:30
3:00
4:00
6:30
Paul H.
Heidi D.
Thelma T.
Max T.
Residents
Nov. 1st
Nov. 4th
Nov. 8th
Nov. 9th
Exercise Class - Act. Rm.
Music W/Darryl - Liv. Rm.
Yoga Class - Act. Rm.
Arts & Crafts - Act. Rm.
Trivia Fun Facts - Liv. Rm.
Movie & popcorn
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9:30 Morning Exercise - Act. Rm.
10:00 Happy Birthday Marines/
gathering - Café Rm.
10:30 Arts & Crafts - Act. Rm.
1:15 Nature Walk - Meet in lobby
2:30 Music By Christopher - Liv. Rm.
4:00 Trivia Fun Facts - Liv. Rm.
6:30 Monday Night Movie
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9:15 Morning Exercise - Act. Rm.
10:30 Drum Circle - Act. Rm.
1:30 Yoga Class - Act. Rm./
Nature Walk - Meet in lobby
2:45 Resident Council Meeting
- Act. Rm.
4:00 Trivia Fun Facts - Liv. Rm.
6:30 Monday Night Movie
9:30
10:30
1:15
2:15
4:00
6:30
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Morning Exercise - Act. Rm.
Piano W/Judy - Liv. Rm.
Arts & Crafts - Act. Rm.
Chit-chat W/Jana - Café Rm.
Trivia Fun Facts - Liv. Rm.
Movie Time
Mike M.
Ruth B.
Val B.
Ruth H.
9:30
10:00
1:30
2:45
6:30
Nov. 15th
Nov. 21st
Nov. 24th
Nov. 30th
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Live 2 B Healthy - Act. Rm.
Catholic Services - Café Rm.
Brain Fitness Class - Act. Rm.
Bingo Time - Act. Rm.
Movie & Popcorn
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9:30 Live 2 B Healthy - Act. Rm.
10:00 Catholic Services - Café Rm.
2:30 Veterans Celebration/
San Bernardino
American Legion Post 14
6:30 Movie Fun!!!
Happy Veterans Day
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9:30 Live 2 B Healthy - Act. Rm.
9:45 Faithful Singers - Liv. Rm.
11:45 Birthday Luncheon/
Country Club
2:45 Bingo Time
6:30 Movie & Popcorn
9:30
10:00
10:30
1:30
2:45
6:30
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Live 2 B Healthy - Act. Rm.
Catholic Service - Café Rm.
Nature Walk - Meet in lobby
Brain Fitness Class - Act. Rm.
Bingo Fun!!! - Act. Rm.
Movie & Popcorn
Pajama Day
Welcome New Residents!
Robert &
Mary D.
Carolyn H.
Martha N.
Sue G.
Heidi D.
Frances T.
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9:15
9:45
11:00
2:30
3:15
6:30
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Live 2 B Healthy - Act. Rm.
Project Care Class - Café Rm.
Lunch Bunch “Mimi’s Café”
Ice Cream Social - Café Rm.
Bible Study - Act. Rm.
Movie Night
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9:30 Live 2 B Healthy - Act. Rm.
10:30 Coffee Social - Café Rm.
11:00 Lunch Bunch
“Famous Dave’s”
2:30 Ice Cream Social - Café Rm.
3:15 Bible Study - Liv. Rm.
6:30 Movie & Popcorn
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9:30 Live 2 B Healthy - Act. Rm.
9:45 Project Care Class
11:00 Lunch Bunch
“Cheesecake Factory”
2:30 Ice Cream Social - Café Rm.
3:15 Bible Study - Act. Rm.
6:30 Movie Time
9:30
10:30
11:00
2:30
3:15
6:30
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Live 2 B Healthy - Act. Rm.
Coffee Social - Café Rm.
Casino Time/Serrano Buffet
Ice Cream Social - Café Rm.
Bible Study - Act. Rm.
Movie Time
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9:30
10:30
1:30
2:45
6:30
Exercise Time - Act. Rm.
Gardening Club - Act. Rm.
Brain Fitness Class - Act. Rm.
Bingo Bonanza - Act. Rm.
Movie Fun!!!
9:30
10:30
1:30
2:45
6:30
Live 2 B Healthy - Act. Rm.
Gardening Club
Brain Fitness Class - Act. Rm.
Bingo Bonanza - Act. Rm.
Movie Fun!!!
9:30
10:30
1:30
2:45
6:30
Live 2 B Healthy - Act. Rm.
Gardening Club - Act. Rm.
Brain Fitness Class - Act. Rm.
Bingo Bonanza - Act. Rm.
Movie Time
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12:00 Resident Luncheon
- Family Visits
6:30 Thanksgiving Night Movie
9:00
10:00
2:30
4:45
6:30
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Out Shopping/Wal-Mart
Coffee Social - Café Rm.
Happy Hour W/Mark
Friday Evening Prize Drawing
Friday Night Movie
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9:00 Let’s Go Shopping
/Citrus Plaza
10:30 Coffee Social - Café Rm.
2:30 Happy Hour W/Leon
4:45 Friday Evening Prize Drawing
6:30 Movie & Popcorn
9:00
10:30
10:30
2:30
4:45
6:30
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Exercise Class - Act. Rm.
Visit to Soar Academy
Coffee Social - Café Rm.
Happy Hour W/Lizann
Friday Evening Prize Drawing
Movie & Popcorn
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9:30 Let’s Go Shopping/
Inland Center Mall
10:30 Coffee Social - Café Rm.
2:30 Happy Hour W/Joyce
4:45 Friday Evening Prize Drawing
6:30 Friday Night Movie
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9:30
10:30
1:15
2:30
3:30
6:30
Exercise Class - Act. Rm.
Bible Study - Liv. Rm.
Scenic Drive
Ice Cream Social - Café Rm.
Pretty Nails - Act. Rm.
Movie Night
9:30
10:30
1:15
2:30
3:30
6:30
Let’s Exercise - Act. Rm.
Donna & Sheila - Liv. Rm.
Scenic Drive
Ice Cream Social - Café Rm.
Pretty Nails - Act. Rm.
Movie Time
9:00
10:00
1:15
2:30
3:30
6:30
Exercise Class - Act. Rm.
Golf Time - Shandin Hills
Scenic Drive
Ice Cream Social - Café Rm.
Pretty Nails - Act. Rm.
Movie Time
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15
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9:00 Let’s Go Shopping/
99 Cent Store
10:30 Coffee Social - Café Rm.
1:15 Scenic Drive - Meet in lobby
2:30 Ice Cream Social - Café Rm.
6:30 Movie Night
9:00
10:30
10:30
1:15
2:30
6:30
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Exercise Class - Act. Rm.
Bible Study - Liv. Rm.
Pretty Nails - Act. Rm.
Scenic Drive
Ice Cream Social - Café Rm.
Movie & Popcorn
Happy Thanksgiving
Resident Thanksgiving Luncheon - Nov.27th
Resident Luncheon- Soar Academy - Friday Nov. 21st
Veterans Day Celebration - Nov. 11th Location - San Bernardino American Legion Post 14
located at 863 N D street. San Bernardino, CA 92405. 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Resident and Family Holiday Party- “Gardens” Saturday December 6th. 4:30 - 6pm. Must R.S.V.P invites will be sent out.
Resident and Family Holiday Party- “Assisted Living”- Thursday December 11th 5:30 - 7:30. Must R.S.V.P invites will be sent out
Resident New year’s Eve celebration - Wednesday December 31st @2:30pm
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Nurses Notes
Hypertension (also known as high blood pressure)
is one of the most common conditions that affect
one out of three people in the United Sates. What
exactly is blood pressure? As your heart pumps
blood to the different parts of your body, the blood
pushes against the walls of your blood vessels and
arteries. The force that is exerted is what doctors
refer to as blood pressure. Your blood pressure is
determined by the amount of blood your heart
pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow
in your arteries. The more blood your heart pumps
and the narrower your arteries are, the higher your
blood pressure will be. When it’s too high, it raises the heart’s workload
and can cause serious damage to the arteries. Over time, uncontrolled
high blood pressure increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and kidney
disease. Most people with these conditions don’t have signs or symptoms.
According to the American Heart Association and stroke statistics one in
every five Americans don’t know they have high blood pressure. Although
a few people with early stage may have dull headaches, dizzy spells, or a
few more nosebleeds than normal, these signs and symptoms usually don’t
occur until high blood pressure has reached a severe or life threatening stage.
You can have high blood pressure for years without any symptoms this is
why visiting your doctor on a routine basis is very important. You’ll likely
have your blood pressure taken as a part of a routine doctor’s appointment. It
should be taken in both arms to determine if there is a difference. You should
ask your doctors for a blood pressure reading at least every two years starting
at age 18. Your doctor will most likely recommend more frequent readings if
you’ve already been diagnosed with high blood pressure or other risk factors
for cardiovascular disease.
Uncontrolled hypertension can damage your blood vessels, as well as organs
in your body. The higher the blood pressure and the longer it goes uncontrolled
the greater the damage. Hypertension can cause heart attacks by causing
hardening and thickening of the arteries which is known as Atherosclerosis. It
can also lead to heart failure due to blood pumping against your vessels. Your
heart muscles thicken and eventually the thickened muscle may have a hard
time pumping enough blood to meet the body’s needs. Another complication
that hypertension can cause is an aneurysm by weakening the blood vessels.
High blood pressure is sometimes called a silent killer because it may have
no outward symptoms for years; internally it can quietly damage the heart,
lungs, blood vessels, brain, and kidneys if left untreated.
Normal blood pressure readings will fall below 120/80. The top number
(systolic) shows the pressure when the heart beats. The lower number
(diastolic) measures pressure at rest between heartbeats, when the heart refills
with blood. High blood pressure is if your readings average 140/90 or higher
for either number. Though you may still have no symptoms. It becomes
more common in both men and women as they age, and more women have
hypertension by the time they reach 65. You have a greater risk if a close
family member has high blood pressure or if you are diabetic. AfricanAmericans are also more likely to develop hypertension and to develop
it at a younger age. Another risk factor is Stress. It can make one’s blood
pressure spike, but there’s no evidence that it causes high blood pressure
as an ongoing condition. Weight, caffeine, and alcohol consumption can
increase your blood pressure.
Ways to lower your blood pressure you may be able to lower your blood
pressure by switching to a better diet. The DASH Diet is a dietary approach
to stop hypertension. It involves eating more fruits, vegetables, wholegrain foods, low-fat dairy, fish, poultry, and nuts. You should eat less red
meat, saturated fats, and sweets. Reducing sodium in the diet can also have
a significant effect. Regular exercise helps lower blood pressure. Adults
should get about 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise every week.
That could include gardening, walking briskly, bicycling, or other aerobic
exercise. Muscle-strengthening activities are recommended at least two days
a week and should work all major muscle groups. Diuretics are often the first
choice if diet and exercise changes aren’t enough. Also called “water pills,”
they help the body shed excess sodium and water to lower blood pressure.
Beta-blockers work by slowing the heart rate, which means that the heart
doesn’t have to work as hard. ACE inhibitors reduce the body’s supply of
angiotension II a substance that makes blood vessels contract and narrow.
The result is more relaxed, open (dilated) arteries, as well as lower blood
pressure and less effort for the heart. ARBs are another form of medication
that can help lower your BP. It however can take several weeks to become
fully effective. Instead of reducing the body’s supply of angiotension
II, these drugs block receptors for angiotension. This blockade prevents
the chemical’s artery-tightening effects, and lowers your blood pressure.
Calcium channel blockers slow the movement of calcium into the cells of the
heart and blood vessels. Since calcium causes stronger heart contractions,
these drugs ease the heart’s contraction and relax the blood vessels. These
are medications that doctors will use in order to help your blood pressure
decrease. It is always important to follow your doctor’s instructions and have
appointments routinely.
Employee of the quarter
Yvette Navarro
The spot light shines bright on Yvette Navarro our office manager. She was born on October 1st, 1972 in San
Bernardino, she was raised in Fontana and graduated from Fontana High School. Yvette enjoys computer, clerical, and
administrative work, and coming to the Villas at San Bernardino has been a good career match. Yvette has 7 children,
she has two that she gave birth to, two more that are adopted, and three others that are step-children, all ranging in age
from 8-21 years old. Her special man is “LaVine”. And her schedule is full with never a dull moment.
The reasons why Yvette loves working here are:
- Loves the residents at the Villas at San Bernardino
- Enjoys the staff
- Likes the fact that we can work hard, pull together, get the job done and be serious, as well as have fun together
and play hard for the good of the residents.
- Enjoys interacting with residents and family members, enjoys hearing their suggestions and recommendations
and update on their family life
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Congratulations Yvette!! Thank you for all your hard work!!!
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Villas at San Bernardino
2985 North “G” Street
San Bernardino, CA 92405
License# 366413072
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Owner
Dan Brazeau
[email protected]
Maria Martinez
Jana Schweppe-Herrera
[email protected]
Ismael Zavalza
Yvette Navarro
[email protected]
Spencer Worthy
Activity Director
Cook
Janet Martinez
[email protected]
Esmeralda Torres
Licensed Vocational
Nurse
Hairdresser
Assisted Living
Director
Maintenance/
Housekeeping
Med Tech
Yolanda Sabala
Sandy Bazo
Tim Felder
Housekeeping
Supervisor
Azalia Lopez
Med Tech
Rosa Guzman
Volunteer
Kelli Hawken
Vice President
Acting Secretary
General Store Manager
Jo-Ann Donovan
Millie E.
Arline R.
Recipe of the Month…
Pecan Sweet Potato Bake
Servings: 6-8
Prep: 20 minutes
Bake: 30 minutes
Ingredients
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3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
Topping:
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Directions
1. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; beat until light
and fluffy. Transfer to a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish.
2. For topping, combine the brown sugar and flour in a small bowl;
cut in butter until crumbly. Fold in pecans. Sprinkle over sweet potato
mixture.
3. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer
reads 160°. Yield: 6-8 servings.
Med Tech
Corrina Esquivel
Med Tech
Hospitality
Yvonne B.
Cook
Office Manager
Alma Aguila
President
Executive Chef
Executive Director
Hilda Delgado
Resident Council
Bus Driver
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