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Healthy Food Options Along West Boulevard The Charlotte Post Life! THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2020 SECTION B Hospice care changed by COVID crisis By Ashley Mahoney [email protected] Being a hospice social worker is trying and fulfill- ing work. Coupled with a pandemic, it is more essen- tial than ever. Denise McKnight, 41, is a hospice social worker for Novant Health Palliative Care. Service has always been her calling, down to the sorority she chose to join – Delta Sigma Theta – during under- graduate study at Johnson C. Smith Uni- versity, because of its members’ dedication to public service, particu- larly in the Black community. McKnight earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from JCSU and master’s in social BY ASHLEY MAHONEY | THE CHARLOTTE POST work at the University of South Caro- Zsa-Zsa Porter is co-owner of Exposed Vegan restaurant in City West Commons on West Boulevard. McKnight lina. While she initially did not consider hospice as a career option for social workers, McKnight made the switch two years ago and has not looked back. She knows she made the right call helping families cope with the death of Healthy food options loved ones during the coronavirus pandemic. “As we know with hospice services, before COVID- 19 people were transitioning, but with COVID-19 people are transitioning at a more rapid speed,” McKnight said. along West Boulevard The pandemic changed the nature of her work. Families often want to gather around loved ones in their final days, but gathering restrictions make it Exposed Vegan opens in City West Commons with pickup, delivery difficult to do so safely. Both families and patients By Ashley Mahoney the community. Salads, bowls, “We are very excited to provide rely on physical touch to make it through such a dif- [email protected] smoothies and vegan cookies are healthy options to West Boule- ficult period, from a hug to holding hands, but doing among the menu items. vard,” Porter said. “During the so during a pandemic comes with the risk of spread- Zsa-Zsa Porter and Nikkis Camp- Exposed Vegan is based in City pandemic we recognized that ing the virus. Some patients do not interact with bell are triathletes, mothers and West Commons, a location incor- there are so many [people] who people outside hospice staff, and the isolation entrepreneurs who want to expose porated into the city of Charlotte’s are looking for healthy options, caused by poor health can create a sense of loneli- the West Charlotte community to #StreetEats program, which especially if they are working from ness and isolation on its own. Add a pandemic, and a vegan lifestyle. wrapped on Nov. 22. The program home or are just not out and Please see HOSPICE|2B They opened Exposed Vegan turned parking and sidewalks into about. They need to get fresh food restaurant at 1540 West Blvd. ear- outdoor eating spaces to encour- or plant-based food, and we are lier this month with curbside age people to support restaurants excited to provide those options.” pickup and delivery and intend to amid capacity limitations brought West Boulevard is one of the N.C. has a shortage add a food truck to reach more of on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Please see VEGAN |2B of public school psychologists Holiday dishes prepared in minutes By Sergio Osnaya-Prieto UNC MEDIA HUB for those smaller family gatherings Bladen County, nestled between Fayetteville and FAMILY FEATURES recipe to feed your family Wilmington, has 13 public schools, more than 4,000 on early holiday mornings. students — and one school psychologist. In what’s certain to be a holiday season unlike any This simple, tasty brunch Holly Meggs has worked in the state’s public edu- bake can be easily prepped cation system for more than 20 years, and has been other, you can transform your seasonal menu in 20 the night before. Bladen County’s sole school psychologist for nearly While holiday gatherings five years. minutes of prep time or less by incorporating fla- may be smaller this year, Bladen County, she said, doesn’t have a movie the- spending time with family ater, or a bowling alley, which is partially why getting vorful ingredients that make ordinary dishes ex- can be made even more a second school psychologist for the county might special when sharing a be difficult. Still, she said, she does her best to pro- traordinary, ensuring the holidays are as special and homemade, holiday-in- vide the psychological services she was trained for. spired meal. Sherry Cherry “My personal belief is that God put me where I memorable as any other year. Pork Loin Roast, made in a needed to be, when I needed to be, whether I’m sat- time-saving slow cooker, isfied or not,” she said. “There are some days I’m not Stress-free holiday enter- taining at home begins provides an easy way to satisfied. But then, there are other days I’m very sat- bring your family together GETTY IMAGES isfied.” with ingredients like Hol- land House Cooking Wines for a flavorful holiday Sherry Cherry Pork Loin Roast can be prepped in 20 minutes. School psychologists offer a variety of services meal. that add an extra boost of Visit hollandhousefla- aimed at improving students’ mental health and This festive season, Hol- flavor to recipes like Tus- vors.com to find more holi- 7 tablespoons avocado or their success inside and outside of the classroom. land House Cooking Wines can White Bean Soup. Per- day-worthy dishes. grapeseed oil, divided These include counseling, suicide prevention initia- provide an easy way to de- tives, and working with teachers and staff to im- fect for chilly evenings, 2 large Vidalia onions, this recipe combines pan- light your family. They’re Sherry Cherry Pork Loin halved and thinly sliced prove students’ learning environments. available in four flavors – try staples and enticing Roast 4 teaspoons kosher salt, However, schools across the state are experiencing Marsala, Sherry, White and seasonings for an easy-to- Courtesy of Cate Meade of divided a shortage of school psychologists due to lack of Red – made using fine make soup that simmers in “Cate’s Kitchen Fit” 1pork loin roast (4-4 1/2 funding and candidates for vacant positions, accord- grapes and blended sea- the slow cooker. This Prep time: 20 minutes pounds), trimmed and ing to an April report by the state’s Department of sonings, aged to perfec- Sherry, Ham and Cheese Cook time: 5-6 hours patted dry Public Instruction. This has limited the services that tion, to offer bold flavor to Brunch Bake is another de- Servings: 8-10 Please see SHORTAGE | 3B licious and convenient your holiday cooking. Please see HOLIDAY| 2B «RIDES Cadillac’s CT5 has all the ingredients of high-end luxury By Winfred Cross in. The grille is medium cluster is a 10.0-inch touch than people. You can carry SPECIAL TO THE POST sized, flanked by thin, J- screen that controls many three in the rear in comfort. shaped headlamps and up- of the cars functions while The entire cabin is roomy, Does Cadillac still make right accessory lamps. My also displaying navigation but the rear has the edge. cars? Yes, indeed it does. test car was painted in the information. The screen is The CT5 is powered by a The CT5 is not only a optional Evergreen which bright and is very respon- 2.0-liter, four-cylinder Caddy, but one of the best looks black. Direct sunlight sive to touch. Apple Car- turbo that makes 237 sedans the company has makes it sparkle. The rear Play and Android Auto are horsepower. Not bad, but ever made. has Caddy’s signature up- included as well. my car had the optional The CT5 is Caddy’s top right taillamp which have a The front seats are ex- 3.0-liter, twin turbo V6. dog and comes in several muscular feel. tremely comfortable and The V6 makes 335 horses flavors, the spiciest being The interior is meticu- can be power adjusted in with 400 pounds-feet of the V-Series. Alas, this is lously crafted with lots of numerous ways. These torque. It’s mated to a 10- not V-rated but tasty just leather, wood and metal. seats also hold you in place speed transmission that the same. Its exterior is The dash is big and bright, when you decide to do clicks through its gears striking. Cadillac has al- using large LED screens as some aggressive driving. with ease and efficiency. ways liked sharp, crisp displays. The gauge cluster The rear seats have a 60/40 The combination really lines which this car has but can be configured to your split function in case you beckons for spirited driv- CADILLAC with a few curves thrown liking. To the right of the need to carry more stuff Please see CADDY| 2B The 2021 Cadillac CT5 has striking finish and luxury. 2B LIFE | The Charlotte Post Thursday, November 26, 2020 Vegan fare options Holiday dishes in minutes for smaller gatherings along West Boulevard Continued from page 1B of “Food, Folks & Fun” frozen hash brown pota- 3 teaspoons freshly Prep time: 15 minutes toes Continued from page 1B tor, so I am not someone who can help ground black pepper, di- Cook time: 8 hours 1/2 teaspoon salt city’s six areas in the Corridors of Op- people who are sick in that way, but I vided Servings: 8 1/2 teaspoon pepper portunity program, which targets can cook,” Porter said. “I can provide Sherry Cherry Sauce: 4 cups chicken stock 2 cups (8 ounces) shred- bridging gaps in infrastructure, work- healthy options.
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