Don’t miss this beloved musical opening this week

Adapted from the classic Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist, this musical tells the story of an orphan boy who escapes from a workhouse and falls in with a rag-tag band of boys who teach him how to survive on the Victorian London streets. Dickens’ larger-than-life characters sing and dance their way into your heart with iconic songs including Food, Glorious Food; Who Will Buy; As Long As He Needs Me; and Consider Yourself. Originally opened in London in 1960, Oliver! was nominated for 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical.

“I last directed Oliver! for Music Theatre Louisville, and it was one of the last shows in the Iroquois Amphitheater,” says CenterStage artistic director John Leffert. Leffert said he does not shy away from the show’s dark characters and situations.

Yum – try this German potato salad recipe!

In our fall issue (page 40), we told you about how the residents at Elmcroft of Mt. Washington will be taking a virtual tour through Napa Valley, Germany, and Chicago as part of the Port of Call program. The residents will take walking, driving, and flying video tours through the destinations and experience a variety of cultural cuisines. One featured dish in the program is an authentic German potato salad made with bacon grease dressing. Sound delicious? You can make it at home!

Here’s the recipe:

Make this for dinner tonight!

This delicious Italian Crusted Chicken recipe given to us by Chef David Thomas-Tindal of Genesis Regis Woods is packed with protein and pairs nicely with corn pudding.

Try this comforting muffin recipe

We know spring is less than two weeks away, but this cranberry and pumpkin muffin recipe from Stacey Cole, food service director at Friendship Health and Rehabilitation Center, can be a tasty treat any time of year. Cook up a batch for some comforting bites during this rainy week or save it for this year’s fall and winter menu.