b"PACEP Wellness Committee: Family Ritual RecipesMichelle Appel, MDPACEP Wellness Committee Co-ChairMany family traditions are built aroundeven added accompanying NYE snack traditions; food, from annual gatherings forpigs in a blanket and an unconventional yet holiday meals to recipes passed downtasty combination of Ritz crackers, strawberry from previous generations. Familycream cheese, and turkey pepperoni. They're rituals encourage closeness and fosternot complicated or time consuming, but these merriment, especially when associatedtraditions are more than just something to eat with a holiday. or drink. They're a treat to look forward to each holiday season that builds positive memories, and In 1967, my Grandmother was reading a magazinea tradition I hope to share with my grandchildren and found a recipe for a drink called Ruby Punch.one day. Ruby Punch was shared with friends and Ever since, she and her family have been makingfamily at the 2026 New Year's Day Party, and I can't it every New Years Eve.This tradition has nowwait to make it again to ring in 2027! passed to me and my family.My dad and I have Ruby Punch1 cup Grenadine 1 cup Water12oz Frozen Pink Lemonade Concentrate 5 cans of Black Cherry SodaCherries, Strawberry and Orange slicesIf you have a healthy recipe that you would like to share, please email it to exec@pacep.net. The PACEP Wellness Committee will select recipes for the PACEP website, as well as a favorite for publication in the PACEP News each quarter.22 PACEP News"