August 26, 2021

Local couple launches meal service featuring homemade Italian meals; The 5th annual Mansfield Jamfest; OhioHealth Ashland seeing high rise in heart ailments

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Kimmy's Cucina of Lexington offers easy, precooked Italian meals:

https://www.richlandsource.com/business/kimmys-cucina-of-lexington-offers-easy-precooked-italian-meals/article_549dcc44-0078-11ec-927b-ff4798998939.html

Harding Way in Galion 1907:

https://www.richlandsource.com/area_history/harding-way-in-galion-1907/article_5806f002-54c8-11e5-a8bd-c3ee7998834e.html

OhioHealth officials see increase in vascular patients at new Ashland facility:

https://www.ashlandsource.com/life/ohiohealth-officials-see-increase-in-vascular-patients-at-new-ashland-facility/article_ad2d010e-011d-11ec-8dee-6bfb29f6ad5c.html

Larry G. Weyhmeller:

https://www.richlandsource.com/obituaries/larry-g-weyhmeller/article_4858a1f8-fae1-11eb-a39c-7fc1266c8e0f.html

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Today - Figuring out what to cook for dinner every single day is exhausting. But locals Kimberly and Roger Sterry want to make that easier.

Kimmy’s Cucina launched its meal service model back in January with its signature lasagna, meatballs and homemade sauces, then expanded to add items like sweet basil lasagna and a semolina ricotta pound cake this summer. Now, they have a seasonal variety of premade Italian meals that are ready to pop in the oven.

The Sterrys plan to continue with monthly specials and seasonal items like pulled pork bolognese and homemade soups in the fall.

Roger and Kimberly have been married for almost 33 years. The entrepreneurial couple has always loved to cook and entertain. In fact, Kimmy’s Cucina isn’t their first culinary venture.

The couple owned Sweet Basil in Mansfield in the early 2000s, but closed it to focus on other pursuits.

Then, once the couple’s kids were grown, they began discussing the possibility of another business. They wanted a way to continue experimenting with recipes and preparing dishes, without the overhead of a restaurant or catering outfit. So Kimmy’s Cucina expanded from a food blog to a meal kit service with a unique model -- pre-made, frozen meals that simply need to be popped in the oven or on the stovetop.

Kimberly says that everything is just as easy as it can be.

And the couple feels that what truly sets their food apart is the ingredients and attention to detail.

They use meat from a local farmer, they import organic flour from Italy and grind their cheese by hand. The homemade sauces and marinaras are slow cooked for hours to get just the right flavor profile.

The Sterrys developed many of their recipes together, drawing inspiration from their travels and shared Italian heritage.

Some of their one-of-a-kind creations include a cauliflower puree with roasted vegetables, as well as a goat cheese and walnut ravioli in a roasted beet and radish sauce.

Kelli Catanese has ordered meals from Kimmy’s Cucina for the last five or six months. She said the cost and convenience make it a no-brainer.

Even her husband, who is also Italian, approves.

Barb Shewan is another regular customer. She said she appreciated having a meal kit option that’s locally owned and operated. All three of her teenagers are involved in sports, so having the pre-made meals means one less item on her to-do list.

In addition to making meals, Kimmy’s Cucina also hosts the occasional cooking class. The Sterrys plan to expand even further in the fall with a Kimmy’s Cucina storefront located inside Lexington's historic mill.

For more information, visit kimmyscucina.com or follow along on Facebook and Instagram.

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Now, some local history…

Did you know that Harding Way in Galion was named for President Warren G. Harding? Originally called Main Street, the years during the Harding administration saw a dramatic rise in the number of automobiles traveling on American roads. Since the first cross-country highway was routed through Galion along this Main Street, it seemed appropriate when the President died to name this stretch of road in his honor.

You can read more about Harding Way and see pictures at richlandsource.com.

Now, we’d like to take a moment to highlight a few events coming up this weekend:

The 5th annual Mansfield Jamfest continues tonight through Saturday featuring more than a fifteen bands playing bluegrass and country. Starting tonight at 4pm, and after 11am on Friday and Saturday, tickets start at $10 and up. Check out https://www.mansfieldjamfest.com/ for a full schedule.

And if that isn’t your speed…The August Final Friday Concert Series presented by The Brickyard and Downtown Mansfield will have three artists, Macy Page, Talk Boy Trio, and Martini Affair playing on Friday starting at 5:30PM at 24 East Temple Street in Mansfield.

Head over to richlandsource.com to read more about these events and discover more fun things to do.

Next, From Ashland Source… The physicians and nurses working in Ashland’s newest emergency department have noticed a trend... a rise in the number of people suffering from heart and vascular ailments.

Dr. Garrett Norvell, OhioHealth Ashland Health Center’s emergency department medical director, said that two years ago the number of patients with heart and vascular problems treated in Ontario was around 40 a month. But now, the Ashland and Ontario sites see a combined 90 patients a month.

But the discovery doesn’t stop there.

Of those patients, many of them are actually “riding out their heart attacks”.

Norvell says that the local trend of delaying care is part of a larger picture. He says the region is part of a national swing.

A study published in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report points out the problem. The study says 41% of U.S. adults had delayed or avoided medical care in fear of contracting COVID-19.

But Norvell’s advice? Absolutely do not put off getting emergency treatment if you have chest discomfort that spreads into the neck, jaw, shoulder or back.

Finally, we’d like to take a moment to remember Larry Weyhmeller. Larry was born in Mt. Vernon and graduated from Clear Fork High School in 1980.

Larry married Brenda Hamilton and together they raised their three children.

Hardworking, Larry never sat still. For 20 years he worked for Ariel Corporation as a machinist and most recently as supervisor. Larry loved dirt track racing, hunting deer and turkey and horseback riding. For over 10 years Larry served on the Bellville Fair Board.

Larry is survived by his wife, children, mother, siblings, special uncle, mother-in-law, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law as well as nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Memorial contributions to the Fredericktown Western Saddle Club or Branded Pony 4-H may be made through the funeral home.

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