1. Day of the Dead It’s not celebrated until November 2, so Day of the Dead is an event best planned for in October. The holiday gives friends and families a day to remember those who have passed on, and, as you can see from these cookies, food is an important part of the fun. From the Unity Archives BROUGHT TO YOU BY THOMPSON HOSPITALITY AND COMPASS GROUP

2. Ultraglas Jane Skeeter has been an entrepreneur since grade school. Because of her tenacity and creativity, the glasswork company she founded has been catapulted to the top of the architectural glass industry. Her company, Ultraglas, is a leading provider to custom home builders, casinos and cruise lines. BROUGHT TO YOU BY THOMPSON HOSPITALITY AND COMPASS GROUP From the Unity Archives

3. Good for your heart Numerous studies point to the lowly peanut as one of nature’s most powerful foods. Packed with protein and low in trans and saturated fat, not to mention including a long list of other important nutrients, peanuts are cited as a factor in reducing cardiovascular disease and the development of diabetes. BROUGHT TO YOU BY THOMPSON HOSPITALITY AND COMPASS GROUP From the Unity Archives

4. Top Chef Grant Achatz, James Beard’s 2008 Outstanding Chef, is on the cutting edge of hi-tech gastronomy at his Chicago restaurant, Alinea. He is also winning a fight against cancer that nearly took his tongue and ended his career. BROUGHT TO YOU BY THOMPSON HOSPITALITY AND COMPASS GROUP From the Unity Archives

5. Top Super Food Pumpkins are ubiquitous to the season, which is great news for chefs. High in fiber, low in calories and packed with all kinds of health enhancing nutrients, pumpkins are in a top superfood. Pumpkin seeds can be roasted and eaten alone or used in a variety of ways for cooking other dishes. BROUGHT TO YOU BY THOMPSON HOSPITALITY AND COMPASS GROUP From the Unity Archives