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20220206 In the Kitchen with Courtney and Kerry

Originally Aired February 6, 2022, on ACB Media 5

February 27, 2022

Making southwestern eggrolls with optional avocado ranch dip. Items needed: • 8 oz. chicken breast, cooked and shredded • 1 tbsp. oil • 1/4 cup red bell peppers minced • 1/4 cup minced green onions • 1/2 cup frozen corn • 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained • 1/4 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained • 2 tsp pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped • 1 tsp taco seasoning • 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese or cheese of your choice • 8 7-inch flour tortillas • oil for frying • parchment paper lined sheet pan or air fryer

Avocado Ranch Ingredients: • 1/4 cup smashed fresh avocados (about half of an avocado) • 1 package ranch dressing mix • 1/2 cup buttermilk • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Toppings: • 2 tbsp chopped tomatoes • 1 tbsp chopped onions

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20220205 Basic iPhone Class

Originally Aired February 5, 2022, on ACB Media 5

February 27, 2022

Whether you're new to the iPhone or have used one for years, Listeners joined with their questions or problems. We will try to help you use your phone more effectively and efficiently.

20220225 - VISAbilities - AAVL, and Seniors Leading the Way - 1900.mp3

February 26, 2022

Just because we’re old doesn’t mean we’re done! Join Terry as she welcomes the Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss back to share a myriad of updates this dynamic ACB affiliate has achieved over the last two years. Not even a pandemic can slow us down! All are welcome to this great time to listen, learn, and join AAVL’s growing organization. Twenty-one months ago, in May of 2020, AAVL President, Jeff Thom, was the first guest on VISAbilities. It will be great to have him and other members back!

Sponsored by Alliance on Aging and Vision Loss and VISAbilities

20220224 - Vispero Training Series - which low vision device is right for you.

February 24, 2022

Join Charles Madsen who will be available to answer your questions around which low vision device is right for you.

Sponsored by Vispero

20220202 It’s Electric:

Originally Aired February 2, 2022, on ACB Media 5

February 20, 2022

Listeners talked about the small kitchen appliances we love so much: Instant Pots air fryers slow cookers and more Listeners shared their favorite appliances, tips, resources, and recipes.

20220202 Wake, Make, and Bake with Janeen

Originally Aired February 2, 2022, on ACB Media 5

February 20, 2022

Make vegetarian spaghetti. You will have leftovers. Ingredients needed: • One to two boxes spaghetti • two to three cans diced tomatoes, with or without flavor • two to three cans tomato sauce • one can chopped or sliced olives • one to two cans whole kernel corn • basil • oregano • garlic • powdered or minced onion • fresh mushrooms • salt • balsamic vinegar or wine if desired

Tools needed: • two large cooking pots with lids • strainer • mixing spoon • can opener

20220201 A Trip to Your Eye Doctor

Originally Aired February 1, 2022, on ACB Media 5

February 20, 2022

Marja Buyers, advocate, shared ways to prepare before, during, and after the appointment. Sponsored by Hull Foundation and Learning Center

20220201 Games To Play with Lady A

Originally Aired February 1, 2022, on ACB Media 5

February 20, 2022

If you enjoy playing games as much as Lucy, listeners joined her for a discussion of what games you can play with your Amazon Echo Device. New games were discussed each time. Listeners were encouraged to bring their own suggestions.

20220201 ACB History Book Discussion

Originally Aired February 1, 2022, on ACB Media 5

February 20, 2022

We discussed chapters 23 and 24 in the book, The Unseen Minority: A Social History of Blindness in the United States, by Frances A. Koestler, copyright 1976 and 2004 by the American Foundation for the Blind. The 1976 edition is available in BARD, and the 2004 edition is available on Bookshare. Listeners joined us and were part of our lively discussion.

20220201 Herbie’s Cooking Corner

Originally Aired February 1, 2022, on ACB Media 5

February 20, 2022

Make breakfast burritos. Items needed: • Tortillas (Flour works best) • shredded cheese • eggs optional fillings: • Meat such as bacon or sausage • veggies like onions or mushrooms • favorite sauces

• butter or oil • small skillet • baking sheet • oven Herbie also discussed how to make breakfast burritos in the microwave. There was time for you to share your recipes, cooking tips, and requests for future cooking demonstrations.