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Live Well Now
March 08, 2024
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Today On the Menu:
👩‍🎓 Today In Women’s History: Celebrating Lilia Ann Abron
đź’Ş Motivation: Grace Hopper: Leading the Evolution of Software
🍎 The Health Corner: Tomato-Parmesan Mini Quiches
PLUS: Announcing This Week’s Giveaway Winner
Read Time: 3 Mins
On This Day In Women’s History:
March 8, 1945: Lilia Ann Abron was born.
Lilia Ann Abron, entrepreneur and chemical engineer, the first African American woman to earn a PhD in chemical engineering (1972).
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Grace Hopper: Leading the Evolution of Software
Grace Hopper emerged as a software pioneer in her 40s, making significant contributions to the tech world despite its predominantly male landscape. Over the past half-century, remarkable women like her have played pivotal roles in shaping computers and coding languages.
Born in 1906, Hopper began her career in academia, earning a PhD in mathematics from Yale and teaching at Vassar College. She later joined the Eckert–Mauchly Computer Corporation in 1946, focusing on creating computer designs with military applications.
During her tenure, Hopper proposed a revolutionary idea: a coding language that used English instead of arithmetic. This groundbreaking concept paved the way for COBOL, a language tailored for data processors. Serving as a technical consultant on the committee, Hopper's contributions were instrumental in the development and evolution of COBOL to meet the evolving demands of technology and industry.
Despite its inception in 1959, COBOL remains a vital component of modern software development, highlighting the enduring impact of Hopper's pioneering work. Her legacy continues to inspire future generations in the ever-evolving field of technology.
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Emma, Live Well Now Team
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TOMATO-PARMESAN MINI QUICHES
đź‘Ť Live Well Now Approved | High In Protein
You Will Need:
Nonstick cooking spray
12 4-inch round thin slices lower sodium cooked ham (see Tip)
1 ÂĽ cups seeded and chopped roma tomatoes
½ cup thinly sliced green onions
1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil or 1 tsp. dried basil, crushed
ÂĽ teaspoon black pepper
â…” cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
6 eggs, lightly beaten
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin cups with cooking spray.
2. Line prepared muffin cups with ham. Divide tomatoes, green onions, basil and pepper among cups. Top with cheese. Pour eggs over tomato mixture.
3. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until puffed and a knife comes out clean. Cool in cups 5 minutes. Remove from cups. If desired, top with additional green onions and/or fresh basil. Serve warm.
Cook Time: 25 mins | Servings: 6
Calories: 159 cals | 15g Protein | 5g Carbs | 8g Fat
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