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Consejos para disfrutar la época navideña con seguridad
Last Updated on July 9, 2024 by Daily News Staff
Distintas formas para evitar incendios en el hogar
(Family Features) Cuando se aproxima la temporada festiva, comienzan las reuniones con familiares y amigos. Debido al mayor uso de la cocina, los accesorios de decoración y los clásicos rituales con velas y llamas, en diciembre aumenta drásticamente el riesgo de que se produzcan incendios en el hogar y, como consecuencia, las quemaduras en niños.
Las tradiciones navideñas podrían causar un devastador incendio cuando hay niños pequeños en el hogar. La Administración de Incendios de Estados Unidos ha publicado informes que indican que se producen alrededor de 128.700 incendios en diciembre, lo que se traduce en 415 muertos y 1.650 heridos.
Concientización sobre incendios
Según el Dr. David Herndon, M.D., que se desempeña en Shriners Hospitals for Children® en Galveston, existen tres tipos de quemaduras pediátricas que son frecuentes durante las festividades. Se incluyen las quemaduras por vapor o líquidos calientes, el contacto con objetos calientes o llamas y las quemaduras por descarga eléctrica. Si conoce este tipo de lesiones comunes y la manera de evitarlas, podría mantener a su familia a salvo durante esta época festiva.
Consejos de seguridad contra incendios durante los días festivos
Cuide a sus seres queridos y prepárese para los días festivos con anticipación con estos simples consejos de seguridad contra incendios del hospital pediátrico Shriners Hospitals for Children:
Decoración festiva
- Asegúrese de que su árbol se encuentre, por lo menos, a tres (3) pies de distancia de fuentes de calor, como chimeneas, radiadores, calefactores, velas o rejillas de calefacción.
- Si tiene un árbol natural en la casa, manténgalo bien regado y retírelo una vez finalizadas las fiestas o cuando se seque.
Iluminación festiva
- Cada año, antes de utilizar las luces navideñas, contrólelas para detectar cables pelados, perforaciones, retorcimiento o desgaste excesivo.
- Antes de introducir el cable en el tomacorriente, conecte las luces a un cable de extensión.
El cuidado de las velas
- Considere el uso de velas a batería, es decir, velas sin llama.
- Nunca deje velas encendidas sin la supervisión de un adulto. Asegúrese de que los soportes de las velas encendidas sean estables, y que estén ubicados en un lugar donde no puedan ser derribados fácilmente.
Cocina navideña
- Cocinar es la principal causa de incendios en el hogar y de heridas por quemaduras: recomendamos estar atento cuando cocine alimentos fritos.
- Permanezca cerca de la sartén, y oriente los mangos de las ollas hacia la parte posterior del hornillo para que los niños no puedan alcanzarlos.
- Cocine con prendas de mangas cortas o enrolle las mangas largas.
- Mantenga cerca la tapa de la sartén o la bandeja para horno para cubrir la sartén si comienza a incendiarse.
Esté preparado
Para proteger a sus seres queridos, asegúrese de que su casa cuente con detectores de humo y extintores de incendios. La época navideña es el momento ideal para cambiar las baterías de los detectores de humo y para comprobar el buen funcionamiento de los extintores de incendios.
Prepare un plan de escape para su familia, y siempre cocine con cuidado. Lo más importante es que si usted o su hijo sufre algún tipo de quemadura, debe consultar a un médico de inmediato.
Cuidado de quemaduras por pediatras especializados
Desde que el hospital pediátrico Shriners Hospitals for Children comenzó el tratamiento de quemaduras, se ha duplicado la tasa de supervivencia de niños con quemaduras en más de un 50% de su superficie corporal. Hoy en día, los pacientes con quemaduras en el 90% de su cuerpo pueden sobrevivir y llevar vidas plenas y productivas.
Estos hospitales brindan atención y cuidados críticos, quirúrgicos y de rehabilitación para quemaduras pediátricas, independientemente de la capacidad de su familia para pagar por la atención recibida. Cada centro de atención de personas con quemaduras cuenta con personal y equipo de excelente calidad para realizar cirugías reconstructivas y reparadoras en quemaduras cicatrizadas, y ofrece distintos tratamientos para otras afecciones de la piel.
Atención más allá de las cuatro paredes
El personal atiende las necesidades médicas y emocionales de cada niño, así como también las necesidades y preocupaciones de la familia a lo largo del proceso. Un equipo multidisciplinario trabaja en estrecha colaboración con el paciente y la familia para ofrecer apoyo durante la recuperación del niño y la transición a la escuela y la vida familiar.
El hospital pediátrico Shriners Hospitals for Children, con 22 centros en Estados Unidos, Canadá y México, brinda atención de avanzada para niños con problemas ortopédicos, quemaduras, lesiones de columna, labio leporino y paladar hendido. Obtenga más información en www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org.
El regalo de la prevención
La época navideña es un buen momento para tomar conciencia de la seguridad de familiares y amigos. Rellene las clásicas medias navideñas o coloque debajo del árbol regalos originales para sus seres queridos. A continuación, encontrará algunas ideas para sorprenderlos:
Escalera de escape
La Asociación Nacional de Protección contra Incendios recomienda a los propietarios que guarden una escalera de escape en cada habitación que esté por encima de la planta baja. Muchos modelos se guardan fácilmente debajo de la cama o en el armario.
Detector de humo
Algunos modelos nuevos de detectores de humo ofrecen tecnologías avanzadas, como mensajes de texto cuando se detecta algún riesgo o cuando las pilas se están agotando.
Velas sin llama
La vela es uno de los productos más regalados: una vela sin llama es una manera más segura de ambientar un cuarto.
Extintor de incendios
Este equipo de seguridad sería una adición útil para la cocina, el garaje o el taller.
Pilas
Rellene las medias con muchas pilas para asegurarse de que los detectores de humo funcionen correctamente por mucho tiempo.
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Easy, Elegant Charcuterie Boards for Effortless Holiday Hosting
Create stunning charcuterie boards with sommelier-approved wine pairings for stress-free holiday hosting. Get 3 easy recipes featuring prosciutto, genoa salame, and capocollo with perfect cheese and wine matches.
Last Updated on December 19, 2025 by Daily News Staff
Easy, Elegant Charcuterie Boards for Effortless Holiday Hosting
(Family Features) When holiday occasions call for you to don your hosting cap, skip complicated appetizers and hors d’oeuvres to instead serve sustainable charcuterie with sommelier-approved wine pairings. After all, simplicity can still equal premium flavor with the right meats, cheeses and libations. It doesn’t take a hosting expert or pairing professional to create a spread that’s as memorable as it is delicious. Charcuterie boards made with just a few ingredients can start the festivities on a high note by wowing loved ones with your pairing prowess. Amaze your guests (and even yourself) by starting with heritage breed pork in small-batch artisanal production from Niman Ranch, whose independent family farmers and ranchers raise all animals with no antibiotics or added hormones ever. Their commitment to humane practices and sustainability leads to the exceptional flavor and tenderness your crowd craves and can taste in every bite. Match the selection of meats – like prosciutto, genoa salame or capocollo in these recipes – with complementary cheeses and accents such as crostini, olives or even thyme-infused honey for an extra special touch. Finally, find the perfect bottle of wine for each board to round out a palate-pleasing spread that suits each guest’s preferred pairing profile. With flavor, sustainability and a personal touch, charcuterie can bring holiday occasions to life for you and your loved ones. Visit NimanRanch.com to find more seasonal inspiration and charcuterie solutions.
Prosciutto, Sottocenere and Aligote
- Niman Ranch Prosciutto
- Firm cheese, such as Sottocenere
- Toasted crostini
- Aligote wine
Genoa Salame, Vintage Grand Ewe and Syrah
- Niman Ranch Genoa Salame
- Aged, firm sheep’s cheese, such as Vintage Grand Ewe
- Olives
- Syrah wine
Capocollo, Aged Cheddar, Thyme Honey and Txakoli
- Niman Ranch Capocollo
- Aged sharp cheddar cheese
- Thyme-infused honey
- Txakoli wine
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Culver’s Thank You Farmers® Project Hits $8 Million Donation Milestone
Culver’s Thank You Farmers Project surpasses $8M in donations since 2013, including a record $1.5M raised in 2025 for agriculture’s future.
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Culver’s Thank You Farmers® Project Hits $8 Million Donation Milestone
Culver’s has always worn its Midwest roots proudly—right down to the farm-fresh ingredients behind its ButterBurgers and Fresh Frozen Custard. This week, the restaurant brand shared a milestone that reinforces that connection in a big way: Culver’s Thank You Farmers® Project has officially surpassed $8 million in total donations since launching in 2013. Even more impressive, 2025 marked a record year, with more than $1.5 million raised to support the future of agriculture through education, advocacy, and community-based partnerships.A 12-year commitment to the people behind the food
When Culver’s started the Thank You Farmers Project, the mission was simple: support farmers and strengthen agricultural education so the next generation can continue feeding communities for decades to come. Twelve years later, that mission has grown into a nationwide effort powered by local restaurants, community partners, and everyday guests. As Alison Demmer, Culver’s senior public relations manager, put it: behind every meal served is a network of hardworking farmers. The Thank You Farmers Project is Culver’s way of turning gratitude into action—by investing in the people and programs that keep agriculture strong.How guests and communities helped raise $1.5 million in 2025
The Thank You Farmers Project is fueled by participation—donations at the register, local fundraising, and limited-time initiatives that make it easy for guests to contribute while enjoying the Culver’s experience. Here are some of the standout efforts from 2025:- Green and Gold: Culver’s donated $1 for each rental and digital purchase of the movie Green and Gold, totaling $100,000 donated to three agricultural organizations.
- To Farmers with Love Contest: Guests nominated farmers and ranchers for recognition, with five winnersreceiving a $500 cash prize, a VIP Tim McGraw concert experience at the Field of Dreams, plus Culver’s gift cards and swag.
- Scoops of Thanks Day (11th annual): Guests donated more than $170,000, receiving a single scoop of Fresh Frozen Custard in exchange for a $1 donation supporting local FFA chapters and other agricultural education organizations.
- Concretes for a Cause: Culver’s raised more than $570,000 by donating $1 from each Concrete Mixer soldsystemwide over a five-day period—supporting local hunger relief initiatives.
- Culver’s FFA Ambassadors: Guests nominated standout FFA members to represent Culver’s as ambassadors. Ten ambassadors earned up to $2,500 for their local chapters to fund learning experiences through agriculture advocacy events in partnership with Culver’s.
Culver’s Thank You Farmers Project has officially passed $8 million in total donations since the program began in 2013.
Why this milestone matters beyond the number
An $8 million milestone is worth celebrating—but the bigger story is what it represents: a long-term investment in agricultural education and sustainability, backed by a brand with more than 1,000 family-owned and operated restaurants across 26 states. Programs like this help ensure:- Students have access to hands-on agricultural learning opportunities
- Local FFA chapters and education organizations can expand their impact
- Communities stay connected to the real people behind the food supply
- Future farmers and ranchers feel seen, supported, and valued
How to get involved
Culver’s is encouraging guests and community members to learn more, donate, or participate in upcoming initiatives tied to the Thank You Farmers Project. To explore the program and find ways to support it, visit: https://www.culvers.com/about-culvers/thank-you-farmers-projectFAQ: Culver’s Thank You Farmers Project
About Culver’s
For more than 40 years, Culver’s has served cooked-to-order meals made with farm-fresh ingredients and delivered with a signature commitment to friendly service. The brand’s menu is best known for the ButterBurger (made with fresh, never-frozen beef) and Fresh Frozen Custard, including its popular Flavor of the Day program. With more than 1,000 restaurants in 26 states, Culver’s continues to grow while staying rooted in small-town Midwestern values—and the Thank You Farmers Project is one of the clearest examples of that commitment in action.High Demand Marks “Veggies for Veterans” Event Amid SNAP DelaysLink: https://stmdailynews.com/high-demand-marks-veggies-for-veterans-event-amid-snap-delays/
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Chef Swap at the Beach Christmas Special Hits Cooking Channel Dec. 20 — and You Can Taste It in Myrtle Beach
Chef Swap at the Beach returns with a Christmas Special on Dec. 20 on Cooking Channel. Plus, Myrtle Beach’s new Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass lets visitors dine at featured restaurants across the Grand Strand.
A “Chef Swap at The Beach” Christmas Special will air December 20 on the Cooking Channel. The cast includes L-R: Jamie Daskalis, Jason Trinh, Johanna Wilson Jones, Mason Zeglen, Dylan Foster, Jess Sagun, Gabriel Hernandez. The holiday-themed episode was filmed at the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach. In addition, the new Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass dining trail allows fans to engage with the featured restaurants and chefs when in Myrtle Beach. Credit: Visit Myrtle Beach
Chef Swap at the Beach Christmas Special Hits Cooking Channel Dec. 20 — and You Can Taste It in Myrtle Beach
If you’ve ever watched a cooking competition and thought, I need to eat that, Myrtle Beach is making it easy to turn screen-time cravings into real-life reservations. On Dec. 20, the Cooking Channel will air a festive new episode of “Chef Swap at The Beach” — a Christmas Special that brings back familiar chefs from past seasons for a holiday-themed cooking competition. And for anyone planning a trip (or looking for a reason to), the show’s newest extension makes the experience even more tangible: the Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass, a free digital dining trail that connects fans directly to the restaurants featured across the series.A holiday episode built on community (and a little friendly pressure)
The Christmas Special follows the established “Chef Swap” format: chefs step outside their own kitchens and comfort zones, then race to create themed dishes under tight time constraints. The twist is the season. Filmed at the International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach, the special leans into holiday energy with seasonal elements and a charitable component — while still spotlighting what the series does best: collaboration, creativity, and the relationships that make the Myrtle Beach food scene feel like a community. As Stuart Butler, President of Visit Myrtle Beach, put it, the series has become “a meaningful way to showcase the talent of the Myrtle Beach area’s culinary community to a national audience,” reflecting “the relationships and sense of community that exist across the Grand Strand.”Why the International Culinary Institute matters
The setting isn’t just a backdrop. The International Culinary Institute of Myrtle Beach plays a real role in the region’s dining identity — serving as a training ground for aspiring chefs and hospitality pros, and helping feed the local restaurant ecosystem with new talent. In other words: Myrtle Beach’s culinary growth isn’t accidental. It’s being built, taught, and refined — and this special gives viewers a look at that foundation.The Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass: from TV episode to dining itinerary
Here’s the part that makes this more than a one-night watch. Restaurants featured throughout multiple seasons of “Chef Swap at The Beach” are now included in the Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass, a self-guided dining trail that visitors can use while exploring the Grand Strand. When you sign up for the free digital pass, you unlock a mobile “passport” to participating restaurants, including:- Special offers
- Insights into the show’s signature dishes
- A curated way to experience restaurants from every season, year-round
Myrtle Beach: more than 60 miles of oceanfront
Yes, Myrtle Beach has 60 miles of beautiful oceanfront — but the story Visit Myrtle Beach is telling here is bigger than sand and surf. Known as the Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach is made up of 14 unique communities along South Carolina’s northeast coast. Visitors come for the classic vacation staples — entertainment, family attractions, shopping, and world-class golf — but increasingly, they’re also coming hungry. Fresh coastal Carolina cuisine isn’t a side note anymore. It’s part of the main event.Mark your calendar (and maybe your restaurant list)
If you’re looking for a holiday watch that’s equal parts competition and community, set a reminder for Dec. 20 on the Cooking Channel. And if you want to take it one step further, the Chef Swap Chef’s Table Pass gives you a ready-made reason to plan a winter escape — one plate at a time. Learn more about Myrtle Beach tourism: visitmyrtlebeach.com Explore the Chef’s Table Pass: ChefSwap.com- Visit Myrtle Beach (Official Tourism Site)
- Chef Swap (Chef’s Table Pass + participating restaurants)
- Cooking Channel (Show info and TV listings)
- Cooking Channel TV Schedule (Find airtimes)
- Cooking Channel Shows (Browse series and episodes)
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