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Sally L. Capozzi of Glen Mills

Sally L. Capozzi (nee Capozzoli), 92, of Glen Mills, died Monday, July 31.

Born in Philadelphia in 1924, she was the daughter of the late Pasquale and Loisella (nee D’Alessandro). Sally enjoyed cooking, sewing, traveling within the United States, and being a member of the Maris Grove Blanket Club. She loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Sally was the beloved wife of the late Frank Capozzi; loving mother of Denise Witman (Stanley), Janet Paulus (Richard), and Judy Foster (Gary); devoted grandmother of Rachel Petticord (Michael), Justin Witman (Kate), Julia Paulus, Glen Paulus, Jamie Foster, and Kelsey Foster; adoring great-grandmother of Ryane, Brandon, and Joplin; predeceased by her siblings Connie Capozzoli, Clement Capozzoli, Angie Bastiani, Joseph Capozzoli, and Rita Capozzoli.

Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation 9:30-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, at St. Anastasia Church, 3301 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073 followed by her funeral mass at 10:30. Interment SS Peter & Paul Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Sally’s name may be made to the Maris Grove Blanket Club 200 Maris Grove Way, Glen Mills, PA 19342 which provides handmade blankets for children in need.

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Concord Township in brief

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• Concord Township Council Tuesday night took care of some housekeeping issues by voting to revise the conditional use agreement with Royal Farms. Royal Farms wants to build a convenience store, with gasoline service, in the split on Route 202 north of Smithbridge Road.

According to Council President Dominic Pileggi, two technical issues related to compliance with engineering and Historical Commission comments were inadvertently left out of the final documents. He explained that the oversight came about because of all the revisions that were made.

• Council also held a brief hearing on a revised sign ordinance. Pileggi said one of the changes allows for an increase in the size of dynamic message boards. The proposed change allows dynamic signs of up to 25 square feet instead of the original 10 square foot limit, he said. A decision is expected in September.

• Chadds Ford Township resident Carolyn Daniels addressed Council during the public comment period, thanking members for upholding Condition 19 of its approval for Pettinaro Construction’s planned Shops at Ridge Road commercial development.

That condition requires Chadds Ford Township to approve proposed highway improvements before work can begin. Chadds Ford Supervisors’ Chairman Frank Murphy has said he won’t sign any such letter until he’s satisfied resident concerns over traffic and safety were properly addressed.

Daniels told council members that hundreds of people in Chadds Ford are confused over what would happen should those improvements — which include widening Ridge Road from two to six lanes along a quarter mile stretch — go through.

Speaking for Council, township solicitor Hugh Donaghue said he the township could not comment because the matter is under litigation.

Ridge Road Development, the Pettinaro entity involved in the project, is suing both Concord and Chadds Ford townships to get Condition 19 removed.

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Police Log Aug. 2: Lock your car doors

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• State police are reminding people to remove valuables and lock their vehicles when leaving them unattended. They also want people to park in well-lit areas and to report all suspicious activities in their neighborhoods, including suspicious vehicles and people.

• State police from the Media barracks said they arrested Marquita Sharee Moore, 27, of Philadelphia, on drug possession charges following a traffic stop on Route 1 at Conchester Highway on July 26. The stop was made at 10:18 a.m.

• A 19-year-old from Avondale was cited for distracted driving following a one-car accident on Kaolin Road in Kennett Township on July 28. State police said Michael E. Lucht was using his mobile device while driving, drove off the road and hit a tree. Lucht was transported to Jennersville Hospital for the treatment of injuries.

• A 17-year-old driver was cited following a rear-ender accident involving a total of six vehicles on Route 202 at Oakland Road on July 22. Police said the young driver was heading south on Route 202, but was traveling too fast and struck the rear vehicle in a line of five that were stopped at the traffic light. The impact forced each vehicle in the line to strike the one in front, domino effect.

• Tracy J. Lent, 42, of Downingtown, was cited for leaving the road after the Ford Escape she was driving ran off Smithbridge Road and knocked over a mailbox in Concord Township at 11:49 a.m. on July 21. A police report said the driver appeared to be impaired.

• No injuries were reported in a July 9, two-car accident on Conchester Highway in Concord Township. Police said Owen V. Robinson, 22, of Pelham, N.Y., was westbound on Conchester but was unable to stop before striking a vehicle in front that had stopped for traffic.

• Police are reporting a hit and run accident that took place June 16 in the northbound lane of Route 1 at its intersection with Bayard Road. The report said a motorist rear-ended another vehicle waiting for the left turn light to turn green. After impact, the drivers agreed to exchange information in the Wawa parking lot, but the offending motorist drove away instead.

• State police said a 16-year-old youth was found with drug paraphernalia and a small amount of marijuana at the Walmart in East Marlborough Township on July 27. A report said police were called to the store because the boy was in custody there for stealing.

• A 52-year-old woman from Pocopson Township reportedly told police that someone had stolen $40 in currency from her vehicle that was parked unlocked in her driveway on July 22.

• Matthew M. Hall, 59, of Havre De Grace, Md., was cited for following too closely after a rear-ender accident in Pennsbury Township on July 20, according to state police from the Avondale barracks. A report said the accident happened at the intersection of Route 1 and Ponds Edge Drive at 3:42 p.m. on July 20. No injuries were reported.

• David F. Davidson, 56, of Seaford, Del., was arrested July 15, charged with DUI and related traffic offenses, following a two-vehicle accident with injuries that occurred at the intersection of Scarlett Road and West Baltimore Pike, in New Garden Township, according to a police report. The accident occurred at 6:30 p.m. Police said there were indications of intoxication and that Davidson failed field coordination tests.

• Police said Jose Perez, 22, of Toughkenamon, was arrested on July 16 and charged with simple assault, recklessly endangering another person, harassment, disorderly conduct, public drunkenness and criminal mischief. A caller told police that Perez had assaulted him and had smashed beer bottles against his friend’s vehicle. The victim’s hand was cut by the broken glass. When the victim attempted to remove Perez from the scene, a fight ensued. The suspect fled to his apartment prior to the arrival of police but was located and taken into custody.

• Southern Chester County Regional Police said Kyle Lemon, 19, of West Grove, was charged with receiving stolen property on July 17. According to the report, police responded to the 900 block of Broad Run Road, in New Garden Township, for the report of a suspicious male walking in the middle of the road. Upon arrival in the area, contact was made with Lemon who was carrying a backpack. Police said the pack contained items that were stolen in a burglary and in a theft from an unlocked vehicle. Both crimes occurred in Delaware, a short distance from where he was located.

• According to police, Victor Manuel-Melendez, Jr., 27, of Kennett Square, was arrested July 11, charged with simple assault and making terroristic threats. A report said police were dispatched to the 300 block of Cedar Spring Road, in New Garden Township, for a disturbance. A woman told police that, during an argument, Manuel-Melendez struck her in the side of her face with a closed fist and grabbed her by the shoulder. He is also alleged to have made threats to have the victim harmed. Police observed recent physical injury that corroborated her account. Manuel-Melendez had fled the scene prior to the arrival of police so an arrest warrant was obtained. Contact was made with Manuel-Melendez and he agreed to turn himself in. He was subsequently released on $10,000 unsecured bail, pending a preliminary hearing.

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Raising the Steaks: Reasoning for uncommon seasoning

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Cooking with seasonings is not only commonplace but in some cases necessary for a truly flavorful, delicious meal. Black pepper, kosher salt, oregano, basil, garlic and onion powders, you’ve undoubtedly heard of and/or cooked with these. They are safe, flavorful, and versatile in almost all dishes.

There are hundreds upon hundreds of uncommon or lesser-known seasonings; such are grains of paradise, sumac, nigella seeds, and cardamom. They are typically used in very specific dishes going for very specific tastes.

However, there are tons of common spices and seasonings that tend to be uncommonly used. This is going to cover just a few that are in my opinion under used and underappreciated.

First, salt. You probably have Morton’s® or a grinder from McCormick®, but there are countless varieties of salt. You can find flavored, smoked, large crystals, small granules, even powered (typically used for popcorn). One of the best options for salt out there is a large crystal or block of pink Himalayan salt. Himalayan salt does not exactly taste any different from your standard salt. At first glance the color is the most noticeable difference, but is often mistaken as regular table salt with food coloring. It is anything but however.

Mined from the Himalayan mountain range means that this salt can be harvested in large crystals, or massive salt blocks that can be used to cook fish and other foods on. The biggest selling point of Himalayan salt is the nutritional makeup. It is unrefined which leads to small traces of essential minerals such as calcium, iron, potassium, and magnesium, while at the same time actually having less sodium than refined table salt.

Now, using it to its fullest potential. Keep it whole; or rather just don’t crush it to oblivion. Keep the crystals course, not massive, but big enough to add texture, without breaking a tooth. This gives an explosion of a salt flavor that is more subtle and smooth than say a sea salt crystal. The other way to bring out the best of Himalayan salt is to burn it.

Not exactly, but really let it get warm to hot. This brings out an aroma and flavor that you won’t find anywhere else. If using a salt plate, place the plate on the grill, bring the grill up to temperature slowly, and then place your fish or steak on the plate directly to infuse a little more flavor.

Let’s move on to something that less people come across on a daily basis, sage. It is really only used in holiday cooking, which is unfortunate considering how robust and easy it is to use.

One of the reasons that sage goes so well with turkey (more so than chicken) is fat. Turkey has a higher fat content, and when paired with the light mint and pepper profile of sage, it makes for a great Thanksgiving feast. You can you that reasoning to translate it to other dishes though.

For instance pork, which is known for being a fattier food, can benefit tremendously from sage.

Take a center cut pork chop, bone in or boneless, and rub lightly with a pure extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of salt (Himalayan), and then sprinkle or rub a pinch of sage on it. Roast at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes, getting that internal temperature up to 145, serve and enjoy.

Sage can also be enjoyed as the base for a great cracker spread/dip. Take a cup of goat cheese, mix in 1.5 tablespoon of sage, .5 cup of parmesan cheese, and one tablespoon of lemon juice.

Last but not least let’s talk about something that I’m sure you’ve heard of but have most likely not cooked with. Juniper berries. Commonly known as the ingredient that makes gin, taste like gin. Juniper berries are one of the most underrated ingredients, especially when cooking a game meat. The tartness and every so slight sweetness help lessen the gaminess while adding a nice subtle flavor.

To cook game meat or even pork with juniper berries, add a cup of water or even better red wine, add ¼ cup of juniper berries, one tablespoon of sugar, and one tablespoon of minced garlic into a sauce pan, let simmer and turn on low when you see the sugars from the wine and sugar start to caramelize. Let sit for 5-10 minutes on low, add your meat to the pan, turn the heat to medium and cook until the safe cooking temperature for the meat you are cooking has been achieved.

It is my charge to you, that in the next 30 days, you cook with 2 out of 3 of these ingredients.