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1024 Phila. St., Indiana, PA 7243494200 MonFri: 96; Saturday: 93 Closed Sundays In This Issue: Follow us online: www.gattirx.com The holidays are already a busy time as it is, but adding a trip into the mix can make them even more stressful. As you plan your trip, don't forget about these simple tips to help keep you healthy (and sane) during the holiday season: Happy Holidays! A Healthy Christmas Cookie Recipe for All Ages We are surrounded by sweets during the holidays, and it's hard to resist overindulging. However, this meringue cookie recipe from Eatingwell.com will not only please the tastebuds but contain only eight calories per cookie. Separate one egg at a time into a small bowl, letting the white fall into the bowl & discarding the yolk. If there's any trace of yolk in the white, discard the white & start over. If it's yolkfree, transfer to a clean medium mixing bowl. Add cream of tartar to the whites & beat with electric mixer on mediumhigh speed until soft peaks form. Slowly add sugar, about 1 tablespoon at a time, until all the sugar has been added. Continue beating until the whites are stiff & glossy. Add vanilla & beat for 30 seconds more. Preheat oven to 200°F. Fill a 1quart sealable plastic bag (or pastry bag fitted with a 1/2inch plain tip) with the meringue. Seal the bag almost completely, leaving a small opening for air to escape from the top as you squeeze. Snip off one corner about 3/4" wide where you'll squeeze the meringue out. Space cookies at 1/2" apart & in 1 1/2" diameter cookies. Bake the cookies until dry & crisp throughout, about 1 1/2 hours. Transfer the pans to wire racks and let the cookies cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes. Traveling for the holidays? We can help. Travel strategically. If you have not booked your flight or train yet, look at days and times that are least likely to be congested. These include days that are less popular traveling days (Tuesdays and Wednesdays, for example) and hours that people are generally not awake or hoping to be at their location (early morning or late night). Take care of your body. Be well rested so that your body is ready for any rushing around. Lack of sleep can actually affect your immune system so catch those z's. Get vaccinated. If you did not receive your flu vaccine yet, make sure to do so. The sooner the better. Be as prepared as possible for your trip abroad by scheduling a travel consultation with us today. 3 large egg whites, at room temperature 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Ingredients:
