FOOT NOTES!

Greetings!

Just wanted to check in and say hi. We miss our customers! Life is so topsy-turvy right now for all of us!

The store is still closed per the extended Ohio stay-at-home order, but I'm checking to see if we can possibly do some limited business (with precautions) since the store serves medical needs and I'm a licensed Certified Pedorthist.

As mentioned in my last e-mail, I am making quick visits twice a week to check on the store (generally on Tuesday and Friday). I'm listening to and returning voicemails during that time.

In this mailer, I wanted to share a few items that might be of interest or helpful right now. Hope you like them!

With all our gratitude for your continued support of a small locally-owned business.

Hoping to see you soon!

Joanne, Alex, and Eddie
EASY NO-SEW FACE MASK

Let's face it. Not all of us have sewing machines sitting around or the knowledge to sew! This is an easy no-sew mask tutorial from YouTube to tide you over until regular masks are available again. I made one with an old long-sleeved t-shirt the other day and wore it to the supermarket. It has multiple layers of fabric and is easy to wash. You can even add extra filtering material inside.

My suggestion is to use a small or medium women's t-shirt. Wider sleeves may leave some excess material that would have to be tucked in near the jaw.

CHRUSCIKI/FAWORKI/
ANGEL WINGS

This is an old Polish recipe I wanted to share in case you'd like to try something new! When I was growing up, it was one of my favorite desserts made by my aunt in Boston and my grandmother before her. We didn't have it often, but it left a great memory of loving times and close family. Ideally, it takes two people to make them.

  • 4 egg yolks
  • 2 whole eggs
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light whipping cream (unwhipped)
  • 2 tablespoons very softened butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups flour (note that more flour may need to be added while kneading or rolling out the dough to get a workable consistency)
  • Confectioner's sugar

Mix all ingredients (except confectioner's sugar) together. Work the dough on a slightly floured board until smooth and lightly "blistering" (may also use a Kitchenaid mixer with dough attachment).
Roll out a small chunk of the dough at a time to almost paper-thin (the thinner the dough, the crisper the chrusciki).
Cut the dough into strips one inch wide. Cut the strips diagonally into pieces that are about 3 inches long.
Make a 1/2 inch slit down the center of each piece on the lengthwise.
Pull one end of the strip through the slit, making a bow. (This can be tricky since the dough is delicate!)
Fry in hot grease or oil until lightly golden brown, flipping with tongs as needed. (Browning speed will depend on oil temperature and oil temperature may need to be adjusted occasionally).
Remove onto paper towel to soak up excess moisture.
When cool, use a sieve or shaker to sprinkle with confectioner's sugar.

Then enjoy !!!

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FOOT SOLUTIONS CINCINNATI
Deerfield Towne Center
5475 Deerfield Blvd.
Mason, OH 45040

www.footsolutions.com/cincinnatinorth
TEMPORARY Store Hours:
Closed to the Public through May 1, 2020 per Ohio order.
Updates as the situation evolves.

513.777.0290