Author: Laura Mancuso

Wholesome foods: Laura Mancuso

Egg Prices Are (Still) Up. Here Are 5 Easy Substitutes. With the prices of eggs sky high, I thought I would share some information from an article I read my New York Times Cooking subscription by Genevieve Ko: Let’s be honest: There is no perfect substitute for eggs.That may be[Read More…]

‘Use it or Lose it’ OTC benefit donated to charity by Mary Reynolds Insurance

Laura MancusoIVN editor Most Medicare members that have Medicare Advantage plans receive an “Over The Counter” allowance quarterly, ranging from $15-$120. According to Mary Reynolds, “Not everyone uses their allowance, so I have been suggesting they spend it anyway and drop off the extra items at our office.”Reynolds said she[Read More…]

Thankful Hearts serving

The Thankful Hearts group fed more than 300 folks this year for the Thanksgiving meal held in the pavilion at Jubilee Park Nov. 28. The community at-large pulled through with an abundance of donations such as turkeys, potatoes, cranberries, pies and much more!But the special holiday event was not just[Read More…]

Wholesome foods: Laura Mancuso

Thanksgiving is almost here. The older I get, the more I try to find healthier twists to traditional dishes in order to avoid that bloated, uncomfortable feeling after the holiday meal.This year I am going to try olive oil in mashed potatoes to cut some saturated fat. Potatoes always get[Read More…]