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18 | November 15, 2018 | The Mokena Messenger life & arts mokenamessenger.com Mokena Munchies Take Taco Tuesday up a notch Steak, Seafood & Sandwiches THANKSGIVING EVE Celebration WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 21ST RESERVATION NOT ACCEPTED LIVE BAND RENDITION 7P.M. -11P.M. Beth Krooswyk Contributing Columnist Tacos can be a pretty easy meal to throw together, especially if you cook and freeze a few separate pounds of ground beef ahead of time to speed up the prep. Because of that — and also because, well… tacos! — taco night has always been a well-loved favorite around here. So I was surprised that this week’s new-to-us Mexican-inspired recipe became an instant hit. The recipes on 100daysof realfood.com (and the corresponding cookbook and Facebook page) never disappoint, and the “real food” wisdom you’ll find there is definitely worth reading and applying. This crockpot carnitas taco makes for a nice switch to standard tacos. Beth Krooswyk/22nd Century Media So I figured its carnitas recipe would be good to try, and it is. Plus, my cousin Kelly had raved about a carnitas recipe before, so I asked her for it, and it was this exact one. Winner-winner. Not that it happens each week, but I won’t take away our Taco Tuesdays altogether. Instead, I’ll just add this slow-cooked, savory carnitas recipe in to our meal rotation to mix things up a bit. Maybe you should too. For more recipe ideas, email Beth Krooswyk at beth@kroo swyk.com. FULL MENU FULL SERVICE BAR WINE, DRAFT BEER, COCKTAILS & GREAT MUSIC FOXSPUBS.COM Crockpot Carnitas Adapted from 100daysofrealfood.com Note: Double this recipe for a large family or to have leftovers. Ingredients 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder or butt roast* 3 teaspoons oregano 2 teaspoons black pepper 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon cumin 1 large onion, cut in large wedges 3 cloves garlic, sliced or crushed Optional toppings: shredded cheese, tomatillo or other salsa, guacamole or avocado slices, diced jalapeno, chopped cilantro Directions Add spices to a small bowl to mix. Cut and place onion in crockpot. Cut pork into a few large pieces and layer evenly over onion. Coat pork with spice blend; add garlic over pork. Cook on low for 5-7 hours, until meat falls apart and shreds easily with fork or masher. Serve warm on corn tortillas, flour tortillas or corn tostadas, with plenty of toppings. *I’ve used lean boneless pork roasts for this, but the shoulder/butt roasts turn out more moist.
mokenamessenger.com life & arts the Mokena Messenger | November 15, 2018 | 19 Mokena-based Family Martial Arts victorious in competition Megan Schuller Freelance Reporter Members of Family Martial Arts in Mokena proved last week that not only is martial arts for all ages, but it can be a family oriented sport, too. More than 50 local Lincoln-Way-area students of the martial arts school, ranging in age from 5 to 75, competed in the Chicago Martial Arts Association TaeKwonDo Championship on Nov. 5 in Carpentersville. Students came home showing off the medals around their necks and hoisting three Grand Championship trophies. The students competed in two main areas that had specialty competitions within them. Form, or “poonsae,” is a routine of a series of patterns that focuses on the execution of specific moves. The second is breaking, which includes a series of moves, such as breaking wooden boards. “I feel good after breaking a board and knowing that I am powerful enough to break it,” 11-year-old Aidan Sullivan, of Frankfort, said. Parent Sandi Levato, of Tinley Park, said that the staff at Family Martial Arts has taught her daughter invaluable lessons. “It’s not just a school, it’s a family,” Levato said. “My daughter has learned confidence, focus and strength from the masters who love our children just as much as we do.” According to Program Director Krista Danielewicz, the Family Martial Arts School — or, “dojang,” as it’s called — was one of the schools with the most students, of all ages, competing on the mat. “The core of martial arts is confidence,” Danielewicz said. “The tournament is one Twelve-year-old Abigail Buhle, of New Lenox, shows a powerful high kick that she did in competition to earn a bronze metal. of the stepping stones in creating that confidence.” Practice started more than two months ago for the competition, which Danielewicz said the students take very seriously. “I enjoyed earning the medals and participating in the competition. It was a lot of good practice,” said 6-year-old Lucas Cottardo, of Mokena. Warren Tessarin, 73, of Tinley Park, said that the competition was a way for him to challenge himself. “It’s a test of mental and physical forms,” Tessarin said. “This is a great cardio fitness workout to test your body, but my favorite part is the comradery earned with people and learning new things.” Twelve-year old Abigail Buhle, of New Lenox, said that she was proud of the two bronze place medals. “I did well for my very first competition,” Buhle said. “It teaches you the courage needed to do stuff like breaking.” Family Martial Arts’ medal count Form: • Gold - 22 • Silver - 16 • Bronze - 9 Group Form: • Gold - 4 • Silver - 3 • Bronze -1 Board Breaking: • Gold - 23 • Silver - 14 • Bronze -11 Grand Champion trophies: • Female jumping side kick (ages 8-12 year old) • Male jumping side kick (ages 8-12 year old) • Male speed breaking (ages 13 and up) Jamie Vita, 42, and her son Cater Vita, 10, from Tinley Park, are both students of the dojang, so they had the chance to watch each other compete with the goal of participating in the family form part of the competition next year. Mother-son competitors Jamie Vita, 42, and her son Cater Vita, 10, of Tinley Park, show off some of their signature moves at Mokena-based Family Martial Arts Friday, Nov. 9. Family Martial Arts combined for an astounding 103 medals, plus three Grand Champion trophies, at the Chicago Martial Arts Association TaeKwonDo Championship on Nov. 5 in Carpentersville Photos by Megan Schuller/22nd Century Media Members of the competitive Family Martial Arts team show off their awards. “My first competition at age 42 was very exciting, but he inspired me to do it,” Vita said as she put her arm around her son. “He’s really involved in quizzing me, testing me and critiquing me.” Master Sung Ho Kim has owned the dojang since 2004, though it only came to Mokena three years ago. Competitive martial arts is a way to challenge the students beyond the normal technique class. “I am most proud of my students and of the instructors,” Kim said, grinning at his students practicing on the mat. “Their hard work has paid off.”
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