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20221109 It’s Electric

Originally Aired November 9, 2022, on ACB Media 5

November 9, 2022

20221109 It’s Electric Originally Aired November 9, 2022, on ACB Media 5

Participants talked about the small kitchen appliances they love so much:

  • Instant Pots
  • air fryers
  • slow cookers
  • and more

Listeners shared their favorite appliances, tips, resources, and recipes. This week we talked about making soups and stews in the slow cooker and Instant Pot.

20221109 Lessons in Advocacy from the LGBTQ Community – Part 1

Originally Aired November 9, 2022, on ACB Media 6

November 9, 2022

20221109 Lessons in Advocacy from the LGBTQ Community – Part 1 Originally Aired November 9, 2022, on ACB Media 6

Participants joined us for part one of this four-part series. Our guest for this presentation was Eric Marcus, moderator of the podcast, Making Gay History. He shared with us his insights and experiences from the front lines from when and where it all began. We heard the voices of many of the pioneers of the movement from his archives. Let us learn together from their history to teach and awaken in the blindness community how to use our anger balanced with our sense of doing the right for the cause to move us forward from a place, of impotent anger, into a place of positive, unified action toward the end of making our common rights, goals and needs recognized, understood, and achieved.

20221109 ACBDA - Living Better with Diabetes

Originally Aired November 9, 2022, on ACB Media 7

November 9, 2022

20221109 ACBDA - Living Better with Diabetes Originally Aired November 9, 2022, on ACB Media 7

We were pleased to have Michael Robinton, Executive Director of Insulin Pumpers (IP). He shared a brief history on IP and how it came to be. IP is a non-profit organization that makes a space available for anyone interested in pumping to share about their experiences, to ask questions, and to learn more about pumping. We had some time for Q&A.

Sponsored by ACB Diabetics in Action

20221108 Lively Latin

November 8, 2022

Episode Notes

Lively Latin An introduction to Latin and its effect on everyday English. Lessons in mythology and Roman civilization will be included.

20221108 Talk to Tell-It-To-The-World Marketing with author poet Marlene Mesot in

Originally Aired November 8, 2022, on ACB Media 5

November 8, 2022

20221108 Talk to Tell-It-To-The-World Marketing with author poet Marlene Mesot in Originally Aired November 8, 2022, on ACB Media 5

You've heard author poet Marlene Mesot many times during the Writing Works Wonders call. Now, Talk to Tell-It-To-The-World Marketing has brought her back to the community in a special live event. Marlene has new work and much wisdom to share. Participants gathered their bookish questions and joined her for a fun-filled chat.

20221108 Games to Play with Lady A

Originally Aired November 8, 2022, on ACB Media 5

November 8, 2022

20221108 Games to Play with Lady A Originally Aired November 8, 2022, on ACB Media 5

Participants joined Lucy for a discussion of games you can play with your Amazon Echo Device. New games are discussed every time. Attendees were encouraged to bring their own suggestions.

20221108 Herbie’s Cooking Corner

Originally Aired November 8, 2022, on ACB Media 5

November 8, 2022

20221108 Herbie’s Cooking Corner Originally Aired November 8, 2022, on ACB Media 5

Join Herbie and tori as we take you on another cooking adventure. Feel free to either listen or cook along with us. This week, Kaila Allen returned and showed us how to make Caramel Flan. If you cooked along with us, you needed the following:

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1-2/3 cups sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Skillet
  • ungreased 2-qt. round souffle dish
  • blender
  • larger baking pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • knife
  • spoon

Towards the end, we had Tori's tips. She offered some additional tricks as well as both vegan and gluten-free substitutions where possible. I also considered any requests for future cooking demos.

Dial (662) 443-2664 for the ingredients list. Access recipes via Dropbox Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list Email the ACB Cooks Find Herbie's Cooking Corner on YouTube

20221107 The Jewish Hour

Originally Aired November 7, 2022, on ACB Media 5

November 7, 2022

20221107 The Jewish Hour Originally Aired November 7, 2022, on ACB Media 5

It's a party and our first anniversary. Jewish Karaoke or spoken word. Participants joined with bells on.

20221107 BlindShell Classic 2 101 and Beyond

Originally Aired November 7, 2022, on ACB Media 5

November 7, 2022

20221107 BlindShell Classic 2 101 and Beyond Originally Aired November 7, 2022, on ACB Media 5

The BlindShell Classic 2 is an accessible cell phone with tactile buttons. Do you have a BlindShell Classic 2 or are you curious about the BlindShell Classic 2 features? Participants joined Diane Ducharme as she takes attendees through using the features of the phone. This week Diane covered adding contacts and exploring the app catalog.

Sponsored by BlindShell USA

20221106 In the Kitchen

Originally Aired November 6, 2022, on ACB Media 5

November 7, 2022

20221106 In the Kitchen Originally Aired November 6, 2022, on ACB Media 5

INGREDIENTS FOR TWICE BAKED POTATO CASSEROLE:

  • 1/2-pound thin bacon
  • 8 russet potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 sticks (1 pound) salted butter - Plus more for buttering baking dish
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup grated Cheddar or Jack cheese (or a mix of both), plus more for topping
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Ingredients for Mac & Cheese:

  • 1 lb. Velveeta processed cheese – cubed
  • 16 oz. pepper jack cheese - shredded from block (pre-shredded cheese is not recommended for this recipe)
  • 8 oz. cream cheese
  • 1 cup milk (more can be added if desired)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (from the green can)
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 stick butter – melted
  • 1 lb. box elbow macaroni cooked according to package

Dial 662-443-2664 for the ingredients list. Subscribe to the ACB Cooks email list Email the ACB Cooks