Celebrating Dominican Culture with Nayelis Garrido’s Pica Pollo and Tostones! 🇩🇴

For National Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re proud to spotlight the incredible cultures and traditions that make our communities so special. Today, we’re thrilled to feature Nayelis Garrido, one of our amazing administrative assistants, and the delicious Dominican dish she shared—Pica Pollo (fried chicken) with Tostones (fried plantains)!

For Nayelis, Pica Pollo isn’t just a popular meal in the Dominican Republic—it’s filled with memories of her childhood.

This dish takes me back to my childhood, especially those beach days with my dad. It’s definitely my ultimate comfort food.

Dominican Pica Pollo is beloved for its crispy, flavorful fried chicken paired with golden Tostones, and we’re so excited to celebrate this tasty tradition with Nayelis. Thank you for sharing a piece of your heritage with us, Nayelis! Your story and food are a reminder of the rich diversity that makes our communities feel like home.

 

We’re three weeks into our Basil Planting Contest, and the competition is heating up! Hosted by our fantastic Wellness Committee, this event is all about fostering teamwork, creativity, and a little healthy competition.

Over the past couple of weeks, teams have been hard at work planting their basil seeds and decorating their pots. It’s been wonderful to see everyone’s creativity shine through in the beautifully decorated pots. From vibrant colors to intricate designs, each pot is a unique reflection of our team’s spirit and ingenuity.

Judging Criteria:

  • Best-Decorated Pot: A celebration of artistic flair and team creativity.
  • Healthiest Basil Plant: Recognizing the green thumbs among us who can nurture their basil to its fullest potential.

We still have one week left in the contest, so there’s plenty of time for your basil plants to grow and thrive. Remember, consistent care and a little love go a long way. Keep watering, providing sunlight, and maybe even a few words of encouragement to your plants!

Stay tuned for more updates and keep an eye out for our upcoming photo gallery showcasing all the wonderful entries. Let’s continue to build excitement and cheer each other on as we watch our basil plants grow.

 

 

Peoples First Insurance, is striving to secure the Best of Bay award for the second consecutive year, and they’re counting on our support.

The nomination period runs from April 3rd to April 24th! You can nominate them, along with your other beloved local businesses, once daily! PFI actively contributes to Bay County in various ways. Besides assisting clients in securing tailored insurance policies, they also back local schools, hospitals, and non-profits.

Join us in endorsing Peoples First Insurance and their invaluable contributions to our community by nominating them for Best of Bay 2024!

You can nominate PFI and your favorite local businesses here.

 

Attention all on-site maintenance teams, check your email for the Teams Invite! For more information or questions, please reach out to dave.kennedy@royalamerican.com

 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR  MARCH 13TH AT 2PM EST.

Dave Kennedy and Nic Price will be hosting a brand new podcast called Maintenance Mastery! Check your email for a teams invitation to join in!

National Red Nose Day is an annual fundraising campaign to end the cycle of child poverty and ensure a healthy future for all children. All proceeds to the red nose fund goes towards programs that keep children healthy through access to mental, dental and medical health services. A few of those grantee partners are the Boys & Girls Club of America, Covenant House, Feeding America, Unidos US, and much more! We thank you for your contribution and showing your support.