“A
Wine and Bean Pairing? What’s that?” you ask.
“It’s
a wonderful way to demonstrate that western Nebraska’s dry edible beans
are a healthy and delicious food choice, with wine or any beverage,” said
Marcia Bauer, RD, CDE, LMNT, a dietitian with Regional West Physicians Clinic
in Scottsbluff, Neb. “In addition, it’s a fun way to raise money
for Life Change Connection, a new diabetes foundation organized by Neal
Blomenkamp, owner of the local Runza Restaurants.”
“Research
shows that beans offer great nutritional benefits for diabetes patients. Our
goal is to let people taste and see for themselves what a delicious addition
bean dishes are to a meal,” said Bauer.
The
unique culinary event will be held Friday, November 2, from 6 to 9 p.m., at The
Powerhouse, 1721 Broadway, Scottsbluff,
Neb.
Bauer,
a certified diabetes educator, organized the event to promote the health
benefits of adding bean dishes to diabetic diets and named it “Diminishing
Diabetes Deliciously.”
The
wine and bean pairing will explore the numerous options for cooking and
entertaining with beans and legumes. It will feature various bean recipes
paired with wines chosen by Sam and Robin Sebastiani.
The
major sponsor of the “Diminishing Diabetes Deliciously” is Kelley
Bean Co., the nation’s largest originator of dry edible beans. Additional
sponsors are Regional
West Medical
Center and Regional West
Physicians Clinic, with support from Tablet Creative Group.
Tickets
for “Diminishing Diabetes Deliciously” are $75 per person. Proceeds
from wine and bean pairing will benefit the Diabetes Foundation, Life Change
Connection.
Tickets
are on sale now at Kelley Bean Co., 2407 Circle Drive; Runza Restaurants in
Scottsbluff and Gering; Racks Wine & Spirit; and Kelley’s Liquor
Cabinet, both in Scottsbluff.
Regional
West Health Services is the parent company for Regional West
Medical Center
and Regional West Physicians Clinic. These organizations, with over 1,800
employees, provide comprehensive and innovative health care services for the
people and communities of western Nebraska and
the neighboring states of Colorado, South Dakota and Wyoming.
With over 110 active physicians, 95 percent of whom are board certified or
board eligible, plus an additional 25 consulting specialists, the Regional West
family of health care organizations offers care that spans more than 30 medical
specialties.
