Huntington – Supervisor Chad A.
Lupinacci and Councilman Eugene Cook celebrated St. Patrick’s Day by serving as
judges at the Town of Huntington Adult Day Care’s 4th Annual Irish Soda Bread
Contest, along with senior Mary Enright, on Friday, March 15.
“Growing up in an Italian home,
gatherings and holidays always centered around food and family; it’s a treat to
celebrate this great Irish tradition with our Adult Day Care family and
friends,” stated Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci. “It’s a tough job but someone’s
got to taste those delicious breads!”
“Today
was a wonderful day at the Town of Huntington Adult Day Care Irish Soda Bread
contest; I was able to enjoy delicious soda bread and wonderful company.
I could not think of a better way to start celebrating St. Patrick’s Day,"
stated Councilman Eugene Cook.
The three-judge panel determined the
following placements for the 4th Annual Irish Soda Bread Contest: 1st Place,
Lisa Kohout, Huntington resident; 2nd Place, Suzie Schubert, Senior Division staff
member; 3rd Place, Deirdre Enright, daughter of ADC member Mary Enright.
Honorable mentions went to: Theresa DiCandia, daughter of ADC member Trudy
Millette, and Barbara Frank, daughter of ADC member Angela DiTullio.
The soda bread entries were judged
on multiple factors: external characteristics, such as shape, whether there was
a cross present, and cross depth; baking characteristics, such as whether the
bread was evenly browned or had a hollow sound; whether the flavor had a soda
taste; handling characteristics, whether it broke or sliced easily; and bread
texture. Entries were also judged on traditional requirements, taking points
off for the presence of any ingredient other than salt, flour, butter, baking
soda, buttermilk or sour milk; if the bread had a sweet taste; or whether the
bread had a cake-like crumb or texture.
The Town of Huntington Adult Day
Care program offers dignified, compassionate assistance, nutritious meals, and
engaging activities in a home-like setting for frail seniors. Adult Day Care
provides respite for the caregiver, flexible hours and transportation for local
residents. Members will thrive with quality care in the safe, supportive, happy
environment.
Learn more about the Town of
Huntington Adult Day Care program by calling (631) 351-3293 or visiting: http://www.huntingtonny.gov/adc
In the photo (l-r): Councilman
Eugene Cook; Mary Enright; Supervisor Chad A. Lupinacci; Rachel Michaelis,
Assistant Supervisor, Adult Day Care.
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