Indiana's Cookin' - 3/26/12 - Indiana Gazette

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Indiana’s Cookin’ to ‘Kick it Up’ this year 

By MARGARET HARPER 

mharper@indianagazette.net 

Ready for a fast-paced evening of 

culinary excitement? 

Want to sample some delicious 

cuisine, learn professional techniques 

… and help a good cause? 

Indiana’s Cookin’ show promises 

all that, according to Debbie 

Palmer, marketing director at The 

Indiana Gazette. 

With a theme of “Kick It Up!” Indiana’s 

Cookin’, brought to you by 

The Indiana Gazette, will feature 

six “up-and-coming chefs” from 

Indiana University of Pennsylvania’s 

Academy of Culinary Arts. 

The chefs will show their skills in 

an energetic demonstration while 

the audience learns to apply professional 

techniques in their own 

kitchen, said Palmer. 

The annual show will also feature 

the academy’s executive chef, 

Albert Wutsch, as well as longtime 

favorite Diane Wagoner, of the 

food and nutrition department at 

IUP, with her interns. 

The show is at 6:30 p.m. March 

27 in Toretti Auditorium at the Kovalchick 

Convention and Athletic 

Complex. 

Doors open at 5 p.m., with vendors 

and concessions by Aramark 

at the Kick It Up Café. 

All proceeds benefit the Indiana 

County Community Action Program’s 

food bank. 

This year’s format strays from 

that of the last two years, when the 

show was a competition between 

three local chefs who were judged 

by the audience. This show will instead 

feature six academy students, 

who will prepare an appetizer, 

entrée and dessert for the 

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first half of the show, lasting about 

an hour. 

“All of the action is going to happen 

at once,” Palmer said. 

As the students are preparing the 

meal, Wutsch and Wagoner will interact 

with them and the audience. 

The audience will learn professional 

techniques that can be applied 

to cooking in the home. 

“It’s almost like teaching a man 

to fish,” Palmer said. “People will 

walk away with a wealth of knowledge.” 

The new format may at first 

seem a bit disjointed to the audience, 

Palmer said. While students 

are cooking, the audience will 

learn the technical terms. Once the 

food is prepared, Wagoner and 

Wutsch will review the recipes at 

each station. And throughout, the 

audience can follow along with 

their own recipe copies. 

Before the show, there will be a 

special drawing that participants 

may choose to enter for special 

treatment during the show. Six 

winners will be seated at tables at 

the front of the venue and will receive 

“black tie, white glove” service. 

Three will sample the appetizer, 

and the other three, dessert. 

Everyone in the audience will get 

a taste of the entrée. The menu for 

the evening is an appetizer of panseared 

spice crusted salmon, and 

shrimp with pineapple and orange 

Grand Marnier gastrique and salt 

and pepper asparagus. 

The entrée is pepper pot stew 

with cheesy polenta, and the 

dessert is strawberry and orange 

trifle with vanilla genoise cake and 

sabayon sauce with whipped 

cream and candied orange peel. 

As always, everyone will receive a 

gift bag with promotional items 

and a 2012 Kick It Up! Cookbook. 

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The second half of the show will 

include Ask the Chef, prize drawings 

— with a grand prize of a professional 

chef’s kit donated by the 

academy — and a sneak preview of 

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the Indiana Arts Council’s March 

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from trash. 

The venue this year is Toretti Auditorium 

at the Kovalchick Complex 

in White Township. 

With the change comes “comfortable 

seating” and a “state of the 

art audio and visual sound system,” 

Palmer said. 

The IUP media department will 

record and film the show. 

Also in a different format this 

year is Candemonium, in which 

sculptures are erected from 

canned food. 

While in the past, this has been a 

competition among fraternities 

and sororities from IUP, this year, it 

is a collaborative effort throughout 

the entire Greek community, 

Palmer said. 

Members had the opportunity to 

sign up for whatever role they desired, 

from fundraising to building 

the sculptures. 

“We’re letting them tap into what 

comes naturally for them,” Palmer 

said. 

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For the past nine years, as a representative 

from the food and nutrition 

department at IUP, I have 

been invited to participate in the 

Indiana’s Cookin’ Show. 

What an honor and a pleasure it 

is to work on a project that not 

only involves cooking good food, 

but eating it, too! 

New this year is a stronger collaboration 

with the Indiana University 

of Pennsylvania culinary 

students resulting in a dynamic 

program that will be sure to simultaneously 

educate and entertain. 

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The new format also includes a 

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I am really looking forward to 

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My passion for food began 

when I was very young. I grew up 

in the “era” where eating out in 

restaurants was a special occasion 

and “eating in” was family 

time. 

We all helped cook, set the table 

(yes ... we ate at a table) and clean 

up. 

We didn’t always have a gourmet 

meal but we didn’t starve either. 

In fact we ate well enough that I 

remember when our whole family 

was on a “diet”… and not the 

healthy kind! 

Thus one of my reasons for 

studying and teaching about how 

we can eat well — and still like it. 

Since becoming employed at 

IUP 19 years ago, I have taught a 

wide range of classes on food, nutrition 

and management. 

I have a particular interest in 

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My favorite approach to teaching 

about nutrition is conducting 

food demonstrations on simple 

dishes that feature common ingredients, 

are low in cost and, of 

course, are tasty. 

Eating and cooking well isn’t as 

hard as some people think. Sometimes 

I think we forget that food is 

not the enemy. 

It is something we need and we 

should enjoy it. 

As a registered dietitian, I also 

supervise interns enrolled in the 

nutrition education component 

of IUP’s dietetic internship program. 

While my job is to provide guidance 

and support, I learn from 

them continuously. They are very 

creative and enthusiastic — and 

energetic. 

Their involvement with this 

show is a great way for them to 

learn firsthand what it takes to 

manage such an event. 

Additionally it is a great community 

service opportunity. 

Every year they comment on 

the reward of such an experience. 

There has never been a time 

where I haven’t been interested 

in some aspect of food, whether 

it be related to health or just simple 

food preparation … and eating 

the end product, of course. 

But the involvement in Indiana’s 

Cookin’ is much more. 

It is a great opportunity for the 

IUP community to link with the 

Indiana community as we work 

toward raising money for Indiana 

County’s food bank. 

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AMBER MOGLE 

Amber Mogle is a dietetic intern 

and graduate student in the Food 

and Nutrition program at Indiana 

University of Pennsylvania. Her 

education is important to her, and 

she has maintained a 4.0 gradepoint 

average with her classes at 

IUP. 

Mogle feels her 

time spent in the 

restaurant industry, 

combined 

with her food 

knowledge and 

science background, 

will make 

her a valuable 

asset to the dietary 

world. 

She has a personal 

interest in 

AMBER 

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food and nutrition because she 

has managed to lose 50 pounds 

and keep it off for more than five 

years. This weight loss not only directed 

her interest toward food 

and nutrition, but has positively 

changed her life. She is hoping to 

complete both her dietetic internship 

and master’s degree this year. 

She would like to become a registered 

dietitian in a clinical setting 

and eventually obtain her Ph.D. 

BECKY WESS 

Becky Wess is the daughter of 

Tom and Mary Ann Wess, of Sidman. 

She holds a bachelor’s degree 

in dietetics from IUP and is a dietetic 

intern. She has always been 

interested in food and nutrition 

and got really involved when she 

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BECKY WESS 

interest include 

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a clinical 

dietitian. In her 

free time she enjoys 

spending time with family, 

friends and her fiance. 

DIANA MASON 

Diana Mason grew up in West 

Virginia. She completed her Bachelor 

of Science degree in dietetics 

at James Madison University. 

While there, she fell in love with 

Virginia, hummus, cycling classes 

and her fiance. 

She is excited to 

be completing her 

education at IUP 

and hopes to try 

her hand at various 

careers within 

nutrition. Her 

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Kelly Sutter received her bachelor’s 

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degree at IUP. 

KELLY SUTTER 

Sutter became 

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In her spare time she enjoys 

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TEMI APOSTOLAROS 

Temi Apostolaros has been a ballet 

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need for healthy eating to improve 

performance, sparked her interest 

in nutrition and 

healthy cooking 

beginning in middle 

school. She 

holds a Bachelor 

of Science degree 

in nutrition and 

dietetics from 

Radford University 

and is a dietetic 

intern at IUP. 

Her Greek back- 

TEMI 

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ground introduced 

Apostolaros to Greek cuisine 

and traditions early on. She 

loves to cook, try new ingredients 

and find ways of making healthy 

versions of any recipe. 

While Apostolaros is very interested 

in nutrition and healthy eating, 

she also loves to eat treats such 

as cake and chocolate. She believes 

that no food should be “off 

limits.” 

She looks forward to becoming a 

registered dietitian after completing 

the internship. 

ELYSE JOHNS 

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Palmdale, Calif., a 

suburb northeast 

of Los Angeles. 

She received her 

Bachelor of Science 

degree from 

California State 

University Long 

Beach and moved 

to Pennsylvania to 

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She originally entered college interested 

in politics. However, over 

the course of her freshman year 

she became more interested in 

public policy and nutrition. Since 

switching her major, her interest in 

the field of nutrition has grown. 

After completing her internship, 

she plans to move back to California 

to finish her master’s degree 

and become a registered dietitian. 

She plans to work in a hospital, focusing 

mainly on clinical dietetics. 

BRITTANY MELLEN 

Brittany Mellen is from San 

Diego. She completed her Bachelor 

of Science degree in nutritional 

sciences-dietetics at the University 

of California, Berkeley. 

She is an intern at IUP. After finishing 

the internship, she hopes to 

work as a clinical 

dietitian in California. 

Mellen enjoys 

exploring the 

areas in and 

around western 

Pennsylvania in 

her free time. She 

also loves cooking 

with food from 

the local farmers 

markets in Indiana. 

BRITTANY 

MELLEN 

ANDI NAYLOR 

Andi Naylor lives in Pittsburgh 

with her husband and daughter, 

Juliette, who is approaching her 

second birthday. She returned to 

school to become a registered dietitian 

because she loves food 

(cooking it, shopping for it, reading 

about it, eating 

it) and wanted 

to teach people 

how all foods can 

fit into a healthy 

lifestyle. 


her internship, 

she plans to 

take the registered 

dietitian ANDI NAYLOR 

exam and finish 

her master’s degree 

at IUP. 

She has enjoyed nutrition education 

and clinical dietetics and is 

looking forward to working as a 

professional dietitian. 

ALEXA BUROKER 

Alexa Buroker grew up in Ohio. 

She attended Bowling Green State 

University, where she graduated 

ALEXA 

BUROKER 

with a degree in 

both dietetics and 

applied health 

science. 

She has played 

sports and been 

very active all of 

her life, so sports 

nutrition was always 

an interest 

of hers. 

Buroker also has 

worked in a nursing 

home as a culinary aide and recently 

had her long-term care rotation. 

She loves working with the 

elderly population and would like 

to work as a dietitian in a nursing 

home. 

In her spare time, she loves 

spending time with family and 

friends, playing volleyball and 

working out. 

After completing the internship 

at IUP, she plans to move back to 

Ohio to be closer to her family and 

finding a job in the Cincinnati 

area. She has enjoyed all of her rotations 

in the internship so far, and 

looks forward to becoming a registered 

dietitian. 

She takes a lot of pride in what 

she does as a learning dietitian, 

because she is able to help people 

on a daily basis. 

AMY RAABE 

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Pennsylvania, where she lives with 

her husband and two children. 

“I have always had an interest in 

nutrition, which became even 

more important after having a 

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enjoy speaking 

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their performance,” 

Raabe said. 

“I am looking forward 

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internship in order to 

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IUP. 

KEYLA SWITALSKI 

Kayla Switalski is from 

Gibsonia and received a 

bachelor’s degree in culinary 

dietetics from Indiana 

University of Pennsylvania. 

She is also a graduate 

of the IUP Academy of 

Culinary Arts. 

She plans to finish her 

master’s degree at IUP as 

well. 

Switalski particularly 

enjoys baking and creating new healthy 

and tasty meals. 

She finds it very rewarding to see other 

people enjoy her food. 

Her specialty is Reese’s peanut butter 

cup cookies. 

She plans to combine her culinary 

knowledge and love of dietetics to reach 

her full potential. 

RACHEL KNEPP 

Rachel grew up in Mechanicsburg, a 

small town near Harrisburg. 

She is the daughter of Daniel and Kay 

Knepp, and holds a bachelor’s degree in 

dietetics from Indiana 

IUP. 

After the internship, 

she plans to finish her 

master’s degree at IUP as 

well as take the exam to 

become a registered dietitian. 

Rachel has a strong interest 

in providing nutrition 

education to the 

public, especially young 

children. 

AMY RAABE 

KEYLA 

SWITALSKI 

RACHEL 

KNEPP 

She enjoys cooking for friends and family. 

Her favorite food is chocolate and her 

favorite cuisine to cook is American. 

IUP Culinary Arts joins the show 

“As a first-time participant, the IUP Academy 

of Culinary Arts is excited to be part of 

such an outstanding program, helping others 

in time of need,” said chef Albert Wutsch. 

“Participating in a service project supporting 

and funding the local food bank is the 

No. 1 reason I chose to participate,” he said. 

“Collaborating with the IUP Food and Nutrition 

Department, the IUP Department of 

Communications Media and The Indiana 

Gazette is an excellent way to provide revenue 

and support for the local food bank 

while entertaining the community on stage. 

This event showcases the students, the programs, 

the university and the food bank, 

while having fun entertaining.” 

“Students will experience the importance 

of helping and assisting others in need,” he 

continued. “And, of course, they will also experience 

stage fright.” 

To prepare for the show, culinary students 

will learn to organize an off-premises 

catered event, which includes much detail in 

the logistics of making sure they have all 

their food and equipment. 

“There is no going back to the store room 

or kitchen to get something they forgot,” he 

said. “The students will be glued to their stations 

on stage in front of over 600 guests and 

will be on camera. They have practiced, but 

being in front of a large crowd cannot be 

practiced and will be an experience they will 

cherish the rest of their lives.” 

The students have provided their bios and 

recipes found in the Gazette. I will share with 

the community where the students are from 

and where they are going to complete their 

externships. 

“There are many reasons why I chose the 

recipes being demonstrated,” he continued. 

Some recipes were chosen to entertain, others 

were chosen to demonstrate skills used 

by professionals, while others were chosen 

to demonstrate cost-saving techniques that 

can be used at home. “The audience will be 

entertained by watching our students whipping 

cream by hand until their arms are 

about to fall off.” 

Wutsch said he also chose the recipes because 

they utilize skills, cooking methods, 

techniques and concepts that can be easily 

demonstrated on stage and in front of a 

camera. These skills, methods, techniques 

and concepts are how the professionals are 

trained. 

“We teach concepts, yields, ratios and 

methods. For example, the Pepper Pot Stew 

will be prepared in a pressure cooker on 

stage. But it can be prepared by two combination 

cooking methods which include dry 

and moist heat, braising and stewing. The 

objective of these cooking methods is to 

make a tough cut of meat tasty and tender. 

The use of the pressure cooker reduces time 

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CHEF ALBERT WUTSCH 

and safer than ever before. Many people 

were afraid of cooking with pressure, but the 

new machines have more safety mechanisms 

so that people can’t get burned or 

hurt. 

“This meal is easy to prepare and costs 

very little due to the fact that you are using a 

less tender cut of meat. Root vegetables can 

be used in place of peppers to lower the cost 

even more. 

Preparing orange rind for the dessert and 

the appetizer is an extra component of the 

dish, Wutsch said. “The skill of scoring an orange, 

stemming and toeing, sectioning and 

candying the rind are skills used for all citrus 

fruits. These products are used as ingredients 

in many different recipes. 

“A culinarian will stem and toe cantaloupe, 

pineapple, citrus fruits and much more. 

They will score carrots, zucchini, cucumbers 

and more. The orange sections can be used 

in appetizers, spinach salads, stir-fry dishes 

and dessert fruit tartlets. The candied peel 

can be used in biscotti, cakes, cookies and a 

variety of desserts and appetizers. 

“Personally, I am doing this to provide 

service to the local food bank. This is what it 

is all about. So let’s kick it up a notch and get 

cooking!” 

JUSTIN STEELE 

“For as long as I can remember, 

food has always 

been a passion of mine,” 

said Justin Steele. “Way 

back when I could barely see 

over the kitchen table to do 

cookies with my grandmother, 

the joy that I saw 

that food gave people, especially 

when it was a meal or 

dish that they had a special 

connection with, was just a 

power that amazed me.” 

JUSTIN 

STEELE 

Steele grew up in Mount Lebanon. He took 

all of the culinary classes that he could, 

learning the basics of prep, flavor profiles 

and pairing different ingredients to pull a 

meal together. 

He is currently in the advanced baking and 

pastry program. 

CAROLINE MILLER 

Caroline Miller is the 

daughter of Carl Miller and 

Molly Caprara, of Meadville. 

She studied dance for 13 

years was chosen for PMEA 

state chorus for two years. 

After visiting the IUP Academy 

of Culinary Arts in Punxsutawney 

during her junior 

year, she decided to apply 

and was accepted in the 

baking program. 

After completing the program 

in May, she will continue on to her externship 

at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort 

and Spa, where she will learn even more 

about becoming a pastry chef. 

Caroline’s dream is to one day own her own 

bakery with a dance studio above it and call 

her bakery “Dancing on Cakes.” In her spare 

time, she likes to spend time with her family 

and friends. 

REBECCA FLORENTINE 

Rebecca Florentine grew 

up in Greencastle. She attended 

the IUP Academy of 

Culinary Arts and is currently 

in the advanced baking 

program. 

“I have been interested in 

culinary arts since I was little, 

and I used to bake with 

my mom all the time,” she 

said. “Baking has always 

been a way for me to relax 

and create things that I can 

CAROLINE 

MILLER 

REBECCA 

FLORENTINE 

be proud of and that make other people 

happy. 

After completing the advanced baking 

program, I will be doing my externship at 

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington. 

I hope to someday run my own bakery 

in a small country town like where I grew up. 

KERI GOLDYN 

Keri Goldyn is the daughter 

of Marion and Wanda 

Goldyn, of Portage. She 

graduated from the IUP 

Academy of Culinary Arts 

and is currently at IUP for 

baking and pastry arts. She 

became interested in culinary 

arts when she was a little 

girl because her mother 

is an excellent cook and KERI GOLDYN 

baker. After she finishes the 

program, she will be doing 

her externship at the Biltmore in North Carolina. 

JESSICA HATHEWAY 

Jessica Hatheway, of Pittsburgh, has attended 

the culinary program at the IUP 

Academy of Culinary Arts and is currently 

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IUP Culinary Arts joining the cooking show 


enrolled in their baking and pastry 

program. 

She will be doing her externship 

at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort 

beginning in May. 

After her externship, 

she plans to 

attend Indiana 

University of 

Pennsylvania, 

majoring in hospitality 

management. 

She hopes to 

someday own her 

own bakery and JESSICA 

cake decorating 

HATHEWAY 

business. 

“I’ve always had a love for cooking 

and baking ever since I was little 

and I truly am a ‘foodie’ at heart. 

I began taking cake decorating 

classes my freshmen year of high 

school and continued throughout 

my high school career. 

I also attended a vocational 

school for pastry arts my junior 

and senior years of high school. 

Food is such a big part of my life 

and I hope to share my love for 

food with my friends, family and 

community for years to come.” 

AMANDA MILLER 

Amanda Miller grew up in Erie 

and graduated from Harbor Creek 

High School in 2010. 

She graduated as valedictorian 

from Indiana University of Pennsylvania 

Academy of Culinary Arts 

in 2011 and is now enrolled in the 

academy’s advanced baking and 

pastry program. 

Upon completion of the courses 

in May, she will be doing her externship 

at the 

Biltmore in 

Asheville, N.C., 

for about seven 

months. 

Once she receives 

her certificate, 

her plans are 

to work for a few 

years to learn and 

expand her AMANDA 

knowledge with MILLER 

the hope of one 

day owning her own business. 

JENNA WRIGHT 

Jenna Wright is the daughter of 

Jeff and Genny Wright, of 

Rochester Mills. 

She holds a certificate in Culinary 

Arts from the IUP Academy 

of Culinary Arts and is a current 

JENNA 

WRIGHT 

baking and pastry 

arts student at 

the academy. 

She became interested 

in culinary 

arts as a 

small child when 

her mother and 

grandmother introduced 

her to 

cooking and baking. 


her externship, Jenna plans to 

continue acquiring experience in 

the field of culinary arts. 

Her fields of interest are focused 

on gluten free-dairy free 

baking. 

In her free time, Jenna works 

on the family-owned and -operated 

produce farm, and her hobbies 

include horses, physical fitness 

and hunting. 

ALAINA 

STEADMAN 

Alaina Steadman 

is the daughter 

of Luann 

Steadman, of 

Ruffsdale. 

She is currently 

enrolled in the 

ALAINA 

STEADMAN 

baking and pastry program at the 

IUP Academy of Culinary Arts. 

She will graduate in May and will 

be doing her externship at The 

Pinehurst in North Carolina. 

She became interested in baking 

as a child. 

After her externship, she plans 

on going on to further her education 

in hospitality management. 

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A classic grilled cheese sandwich 

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And while plenty of people 

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their favorite sandwich. 

Your choice of cheese is the key 

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2 slices whole grain bread 

1 tablespoon butter, softened 

½ tablespoon honey mustard 

1 slice Borden Extra Sharp 

Cheddar Singles Sensations 

2 large slices deli ham 

½ apple, peeled and cut in thin 

slices 

Spread one side of each slice of 

bread with butter. Then spread opposite 

side of bread with honey 

mustard. Place one slice of bread 

butter side down in skillet over 

medium heat. Layer one slice of 

cheese, ham and apple. Spread 

second piece of bread with honey 

mustard and place honey mustard 

side down on top of sandwich. 

Cook 6 to 7 minutes, flipping to ensure 

each side is golden brown and 

cheese is melted. 

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CHEESE 

1 tablespoon butter, softened 

2 slices white or wheat bread 

2 slices Borden Grilled Cheese 

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1 tablespoon orange marmalade 

Spread ½ tablespoon of butter 

on one side of a slice of bread and 

place butter side down in a skillet 

over medium heat. Top with one 

slice of cheese, then spread with 

marmalade. Layer second slice of 

cheese. Spread remaining butter 

on one side of second slice of 

bread, and place butter side up on 

sandwich. Cook 6 to 7 minutes, 

flipping to ensure each side is 

golden brown and cheese is melted. 

— Courtesy of Family Features 

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Why not make taco night extra 

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other family favorites to make an 

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will love? 

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Prep Time: 25 minutes 

5 servings (2 tacos each) 

5 ounces uncooked spaghetti, 

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1 pound lean ground beef 

1 package (1 ounce) taco 

seasoning mix 

½ cup water 

1¼ cups tomato pasta sauce 

1 box (4.7 ounces) taco shells 

(10 shells) 

1 medium tomato, chopped 

(¾ cup), if desired 

2 tablespoons shredded 

Parmesan cheese 

Cook spaghetti as directed on 

package; drain. 

Meanwhile, in 10-inch nonstick 

skillet, cook beef over mediumhigh 

heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring 

frequently, until thoroughly 

cooked; drain. Stir in taco seasoning 

mix and water. 

Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; 

simmer uncovered 3 to 4 minutes 

or until thickened. 

Stir in pasta sauce; cook over 

medium heat until hot. Stir in 

cooked spaghetti. 

Meanwhile, heat taco shells as 

directed on box. Spoon about ½ 

cup spaghetti mixture into each 

taco shell; top with tomato and 

Parmesan cheese. 

Variation: If you like corn, add 1 

cup frozen whole kernel corn with 

the pasta sauce. 

Cook about 5 minutes or until 

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“WE JUST have a wonderful 

bunch of students and 

mentors. Their hearts are in 

it, and they’re doing it for 

the right reason.” 

Debbie Palmer 

It’s art. It’s food. It’s for a good 

cause. 

How can you not love that? 

Candemonium, in conjunction 

with the Indiana’s Cookin’ show, is 

a collection of sculptures made 

from canned goods that will be on 

display in the lobby of the Toretti 

auditorium. 

It is an effort among the Greek 

community, local grocery stores 

and sculpture sponsors who serve 

as mentors to the group, said Debbie 

Palmer, marketing director of 

the Gazette. 

Different from years past, when 

Candemonium had been a competition 

among fraternities and 

sororities from Indiana University 

of Pennsylvania, this year it is instead 

a collaborative effort. 

Members had the opportunity to 

sign up for whatever role they desired, 

from fundraising to building 

the sculptures. 

“We’re letting them tap into what 

comes naturally for them,” Palmer 

said. 

Candemonium sculptures will 

include a large ear of corn, jumbo 

box of Crayolas, a mixed media 

sculpture called One Bowl at a 

Time, and an Easter holiday surprise. 

Each sculpture has a sponsor, 

who serves as a mentor for the 

design and construction. 

One sculpture will be an ear of 

corn, about 7 feet high. It is sponsored 

by Richard Rinkus, of Up- 

Street Architects. 

Another, sponsored by Chelsea 

and John Steigert, will be a jumbo 

box of crayons. 

Barry Poglein will sponsor a 

mixed medium sculpture, “One 

Bowl at a Time.” 

The fourth sculpture, sponsored 

by Dan Mock, of Eagle Air Service, 

will be the Easter sculpture. 

To purchase the food, students 

collected more than $1,000 at various 

establishments, and a handful 

of local grocery stores accepted 

donations. Participating stores 

were Tate’s Supermarket in Clymer, 

$256; Mercik’s Homer City Bi-Lo, 

$567; Valeski’s Fourth Street Market, 

$1,297; and Saltsburg Shop ’N 

Save, $300. Students will work to 

build the sculptures Monday. 

A lot of thought goes into the 

planning, design and construction 

of the sculptures. They must be 

structurally sound. 

It’s also a challenge to find the 

right packages of food to use for 

the right price, Palmer said. At the 

end, the food is donated to ICCAP. 

“Ultimately, it’s how much food 

we can produce for the food 

pantry,” Palmer said. 

The students are very eager to 

build the sculptures, Palmer said. 

“We just have a wonderful bunch 

of students and mentors,” Palmer 

said. “Their hearts are in it, and 

they’re doing it for the right reason.” 

Candemonium sculptures will 

be on display for the public to 

enjoy at the KCAC until Thursday.


Offering a helping hand 

RICHARD RINKUS 

In 2010, Richard Rinkus moved 

back to his hometown of Indiana 

from New York City to work with 

UpStreet Architects as a senior 

project manager. Among his focuses 

are sustainable planning, 

public works projects, retail, single/multiple 

family residential and 

construction, integrating design, 

construction and feng-shui in his 

approach to architecture since 

1993. 

His current position involves executing 

documentation and overseeing 

federally funded State Energy 

and multiple family housing design 

projects throughout Pennsylvania. 

Desiring to use his experience 

to better the community, he 

has coordinated and participated 

in projects for Indiana’s Downtown 

Merchants, The Arts Council, 

The Indiana Free Library advisory 

board, The Lively Arts and ICAPP. 

Previously, his work with several 

notable New York City firms included 

work on Echelon Resorts 

and City Center in Las Vegas, highend 

retail for Ports 1961, new construction 

and change of use condominium 

mid-rise structures in 

Manhattan, forensic analysis for 

the Guggenheim Manhattan 

Restoration (leading to a position 

with the firm that renovated 

Falling Water), and several Italianate 

and French country residences 

in Scarsdale, N.Y., and on 

Long Island. 

Richard has lived/practiced architectural 

design in numerous 

cities throughout the United 

States, having worked on numerous 

commercial and residential 

projects in Philadelphia; Washington, 

D.C.; Delaware; Lancaster; 

Morehead City, N.C.; Oregon; 

Raleigh, N.C.; and Indiana. He previously 

owned a small 

design/build firm and designed 

countless pieces of fine and organic 

chain saw-carved furniture. His 

fascination with Genius Loci (a location’s 

distinctive atmosphere) in 

planning and regional culture/architecture 

inspires his continued 

interest in travel throughout the 

United States and abroad. 

Having obtained a Master in Architecture 

degree, centered on the 

design of public structures (libraries, 

museums and multiple 

family housing), sustainable planning 

and feng-shui at the University 

of Oregon, post-graduate courses 

in construction and furniture 

design at North Carolina State 

University and an undergraduate 

degree from Lehigh University 

which fostered a perceptually 

based approach to experiential design, 

he seeks to create structures 

that are systematically designed, 

functionally advanced and wellconstructed. 

BARRY POGLEIN 

Barry Poglein, a resident of Indiana 

County, is primarily a sculptor 

working in ice and wood. 

His talents range from playing 

acoustic guitar, vocal and performance 

art to mural painting 

and portrait drawing. In recent 

years, he produced a series of 

comics for the Pennsylvania Department 

of Agriculture’s Forest 

Stewardship newsletter. 

He worked as art instructor for 

the Greater Johnstown School District 

and later at United. During his 

35 years of teaching, he was active 

in helping to establish Youth Art 

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Camp in Indiana, performed as 

chainsaw artist during the New 

Growth Arts Festival and demonstrated 

innovative 3-D band saw 

sculpture before an international 

group of craftspeople of the Woodcollectors 

Society. 

He sculpted on-site ice forms for 

the Women’s Help Center Extravaganza, 

one of which was their own 

representative logo. Currently, he 

is assisting in the planning and 

promotion of the Indiana Youth 

Arts Celebration. Poglein constructs 

kinetic sculptures featuring 

a rolling marble as performance 

art for various venues at county 

homes, schools, private parties 

and arts events. 

“Marble Chute” was constructed 

during the summer of 2009 for 

Johnstown Art Works as a continu- 

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Offering a helping hand 


ing sculpture utilizing traditional post, 

beam and cross-brace building techniques. 

The medium used is 1 1/2” wide construction 

paper and an antique marble from his 

childhood marble collection largely inherited 

from his father who worked in the Jeannette 

Glass factories. Oftentimes, latheturned 

marbles of exotic or local woods are 

used as a focal point for the structures. He 

has composed and performed music which 

relates to activities with which he has participated. 

“Don’t Put Your Photomontage Out 

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Everywhere,” “Rubber Gloves” and “It’s Time 

to Give Thanks” are a few of the memorable 

pieces which he has recently performed 

with Songworks in the Johnstown area. 

He is active in the Redstone Presbytery as a 

member of the Committee on Ministry assisting 

in Vision Days, moderating sessions 

and serving on myriad committees. 

Clerk of session at Bethel of New Florence, 

he also is chairman of the Mission and Evangelism 

committee. 

JOHN AND CHELSEA STEIGERT 

John and Chelsea Steigert are Indiana 

County natives. 

They both graduated from Blairsville High 

School and now reside in Indiana. 

John attended Penn State University before 

transferring to Indiana University of 

Pennsylvania. After a brief career in restaurant 

management, he began his career in 

the construction industry by working on 

restaurants in the Pittsburgh area. 

In 2004, he began working on residential 

homes and opened his own business, 

Steigert Building and Remodeling. In August 

2011, he became the director of facilities at 

the YMCA of Indiana County. John oversees 

the day-to-day maintenance, safety and 

cleanliness of the facility. 

Chelsea graduated from California University 

of Pennsylvania with a degree in 

graphic communications technology and 

works as a graphic designer for The Indiana 

Gazette. 

Her main area of focus is designing ads for 

print and web media, although she has experience 

designing logos, newsletters, T- 

shirts and brochures. In 2010, she began 

studying toward a certificate in web design 

from WCCC. 

Volunteering has always been important 

to John and Chelsea. Both have been involved 

in Candemonium in the past, as well 

as participating in mission trips to Virginia 

and Mississippi following Hurricane Katrina. 

John is a mentor with Big Hearts, Little 

Hands and volunteers his time with Habitat 

for Humanity. 

Chelsea is a member of the Bethel Presbyterian 

Church, where she designs the 

monthly newsletter and volunteers with the 

youth. She also spends time volunteering at 

the YMCA. 

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How to transform chicken as usual 

Chicken is a popular choice for 

family dinners — but no matter 

how much your family enjoys it, 

serving it the same way over and 

over again can stir up cravings for 

something new. Chef Tim Love 

knows about finding new ways to 

enjoy familiar foods and is letting 

home cooks know a secret to spice 

up their everyday chicken dishes. 

Following are four favorites, each 

with only four steps — so they’re 

simple to prepare and can be on 

the table in just 30 minutes or less. 

PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN 

4 servings 


Cook Time: 20 minutes 

½ cup mayonnaise 

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 

4 boneless, skinless chicken 

breast halves (about 1¼ pounds) 

4 teaspoons Italian seasoned 

dry bread crumbs 

Preheat oven to 425°F. 

1. Combine mayonnaise with 

cheese in medium bowl. 

2. Arrange chicken on baking 

sheet. Evenly top with mayonnaise 

mixture. 

3. Sprinkle with bread crumbs. 

4. Bake 20 minutes or until 

chicken is thoroughly cooked. 

Nutrition information per serving: 

Calories 370, Calories From Fat 

210, Saturated Fat 4g, Trans Fat 0g, 

Total Fat 23g, Cholesterol 100mg, 

Sodium 390mg, Total Carbohydrate 

2g, Sugars 1g, Dietary Fiber 

0g, Protein 35g, Vitamin A 2%, Vitamin 

C 2%, Calcium 8%, Iron 6% 

ASIAN CRUSTED CHICKEN 

4 servings 



½ cup mayonnaise 

1 green onion, chopped 

1 teaspoon reduced sodium soy 

sauce 

½ teaspoon finely grated fresh 

ginger or ¼ teaspoon ground 

ginger 


breast halves (about 1¼ pounds) 

¼ cup plain dry bread crumbs 

or panko bread crumbs 


1. Combine mayonnaise, green 

onion, soy sauce and ginger in 

medium bowl. 

2. Arrange chicken on baking 

sheet. Evenly top with mayonnaise 

mixture. 

3. Sprinkle with bread crumbs 

and sesame seeds. 



Tip: For an extra layer of flavor, 

combine breadcrumbs with 1 tablespoon 

sesame seeds before 

sprinkling over chicken. 



210, Saturated Fat 3.5g, Trans Fat 

0g, Total Fat 24g, Cholesterol 

100mg, Sodium 440mg, Total Carbohydrate 

6g, Sugars 1g, Dietary 

Fiber 0g, Protein 31g, Vitamin A 2%, 

Vitamin C 4%, Calcium 2%, Iron 

6% 

SPINACH AND 

ALMOND-TOPPED CHICKEN 

4 servings 



1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise 

1 cup loosely packed baby 

spinach leaves, chopped 

1 tablespoon chopped almonds 

2 teaspoons grated Parmesan 

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cheese 

1 teaspoon plain dry bread 

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breasts (about 1 pound) 


1. In medium bowl, combine all 

ingredients except chicken. 

2. On baking sheet, arrange 

chicken. 

3. Evenly top with mayonnaise 

mixture. 





60, Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g, 

Total Fat 6g, Cholesterol 10mg, 

Sodium 140mg, Total Carbohydrate 

2g, Sugars 0g, Dietary Fiber 

0g, Protein 27g, Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin 

C 4%, Calcium 4%, Iron 6% 

PARMESAN CRUSTED CHICKEN Continued on Page 14 

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1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania: 

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