Dear Colleagues,

This month, the UBS Cooking School and community events calendars are packed with fun and engaging classes, events, and activations. Included are some delicious recipes for you to enjoy, as well as highlights of some of our Cooking School classes, Wellness Wednesday classes, and upcoming community events. Please join us for these exciting “Key Occasions.”

Regards,

The Community Management Team

Chef Sydney:

This chocolate tart is a recipe I enjoy every year around March, when the winter feels endless and I need recipes that make me feel warm and cozy. The tart is incredibly easy and quick to make, starting with a store-bought crust and utilizing a no-bake filling. The recipe is flexible - you can add a little sweetener like honey, swap the vanilla for a different extract, or garnish the top with flaky sea salt. You can also make your own crust. Whether you use store-bought or homemade, the type of crust is flexible, as you can use pie dough, tart dough, or cookie crust. Graham cracker is my personal favorite!

Velvety Chocolate Tart

Makes one 9 inch (23 cm) tart

Ingredients:

1 store-bought (9 inch / 23 cm) pie or tart crust

1 cup + 2 tbsp (265 mL) heavy or whipping cream

12 oz (340 g) good-quality semisweet chocolate, chopped

1 tbsp (14 g) butter, cold and cubed

1 tsp (5 g) vanilla paste or extract

A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Place the chocolate in a heatproof mixing bowl. Separately, heat the cream until just simmering (if using a saucepot on the stove, stir often). Once the cream is simmering, immediately pour it over the chocolate; shake the bowl quickly if needed to help submerge the chocolate under liquid. Let sit a few minutes until the cream is lightly cooled.
2. Stir the chocolate cream mixture until smooth. Add butter, vanilla, and salt, and stir again until evenly mixed. Pour the mixture into the tart shell, lightly tap on the counter to remove air bubbles, and then smooth with a warm, offset spatula or the back of a spoon. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for 1 – 2 hours until set.

Chef Brian:

A perfectly cooked steak is an easy skill to master at home. With a few tips and tricks, you can learn to cook steaks with a crisp brown crust and tender center - and skip the trip to the steakhouse. For the recipe below, we are using a tenderloin cut of beef, which has a great texture and low fat. To balance the lean meat, we will baste the steak with butter as it cooks, reinforcing the brown crust while insulating the meat to keep it moist.

Butter-Basted Steak

Serves 4

Ingredients:

4 (6oz or 170g) center-cut beef tenderloin steaks

High-heat cooking oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

4 tbsp butter (56 grams), cubed and chilled

2 cloves garlic, lightly smashed

Instructions:

1. To sear the steaks: Place a large skillet over high heat and add a thin layer of oil. Gently pat the steaks dry with paper towels and season well with salt and pepper. When the oil is just smoking, carefully place steaks in pan (do not overcrowd; cook in batches if necessary). Let cook undisturbed until deeply browned, about 3 - 4 minutes.
2. To baste the steaks: Before basting, have a large spoon within reach. When steaks are browned on the first side, flip steaks and begin basting: add garlic and butter to the pan and use your non-dominant hand to slightly tilt the pan, allowing the butter and garlic to pool at the bottom. With the spoon in your dominant hand, carefully spoon the melting butter over the steaks. When the butter stops foaming and begins to brown and smell nutty, remove the pan from heat. Remove the steaks and let rest 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.

Calling all coffee lovers! Join us from Monday, March 23 through Friday, March 27 for an exquisite coffee tasting as you vote for your new pantry coffee brand. From 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Coffee Bar, you will be able to place your vote via QR code for one of the following brands: Partners Coffee, Birch Coffee, Kahawa 1893, and BLK & Bold. Don't miss this opportunity to discover your new favorite brew for spring!

Our cafeteria continues to delight and surprise us all month long with several tasty offerings that will be available on the days listed below. Don’t miss out on these special items from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.:

• In celebration of Ramadan, the Fruit & Nut Bazaar will include dates as one of the dried fruit options from March 1 to March 29.
• In celebration of Lent, the Global Buffet will offer Fish & Chips crisped to perfection every Friday during March.
• In celebration of March Madness, the Global Buffet will serve game-day essentials on March 17, including Chicken Tenders served with BBQ or Honey Mustard sauce, Mini Pretzels, Hot Dogs, French Fries, Corn on the Cob, Coleslaw, Macaroni Salad, and Mixed Greens Salad.

Become a part of our supportive community by joining our weekly indoor running club! No experience is required, as all skill levels are welcome. We will meet at the Fitness Center Reception Desk on Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. to run on the treadmills. Please kindly note a gym membership is required to use the treadmills. In addition, our hydration station will be open regularly to all UBS employees in the Battery Park Room on Floor 2B - a place to refuel with nutritious refreshments after the run. We can't wait to run with you!

• Hydration Station One: Tuesday, March 3 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Hydration Station Two: Tuesday, March 10 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Hydration Station Three: Tuesday, March 17 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• Hydration Station Four: Tuesday, March 24 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Every month, our Wellness Manager and registered dietitian Maya Billig (MS, RD, CDN) hosts informative virtual Wellness Wednesday classes. Don't miss this month's classes, be sure to sign up below!

• Virtual Wellness x Cooking Class - Chana Masala & Garlic Naan: Wednesday, March 4 from 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
• Virtual Wellness x Cooking Class - Chipotle Shrimp & Black Bean Taco Bowl: Wednesday, March 18 from 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Virtual Wellness Wednesday - Intermittent Fasting - To Do, or Not to Do?: Wednesday, March 25 from 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Virtual Cooking School Classes

The UBS Cooking School offers free, virtual classes daily where employees can practice their cooking skills and prepare fantastic recipes designed by our onsite chefs. A few of our popular, upcoming classes are featured below:

March 12: Irish Beef Shepherd's Pie

• 11:00 a.m. class

March 20: Baklava

• 11:00 a.m. class
• 12:30 p.m. class

March 24: Shrimp Saganaki with Orzo & Feta

• 11:00 a.m. class

March 27: Roast Leg of Lamb

• 11:00 a.m. class
• 12:30 p.m. class

Use this link to view more of our virtual Cooking School classes: Cooking School

Who has a birthday in March and is ready to celebrate? During each month, we host a Birthday Bash, complete with cake and a cheerful rendition of "Happy Birthday" sung to all of our co-workers with birthdays within the month. Our next celebration will take place on Thursday, March 5 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in Toronto Room A on Floor 2B. Please register below to secure your spot:

Sign Up Here

Celebrate Culture & Cuisine with Us!

This month, in partnership with MOSAIC, we’re celebrating Women's History Month with the following menu items at the Café from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.:

• March 4: In celebration of Women's History Month, the Chef Table will offer Grilled Skirt Steak, Anchovy Garlic Sauce, and Artichoke & Endive Salad using recipes from Chez Panisse Cookbook by Alice Waters.

Join us for a month of amazing flavors, cultural appreciation, and tasty traditions. Don’t miss out - come hungry and celebrate with us! For more information, please visit goto\mosaicamericas.

In honor of Women's History Month, expand your palate and join us for flavorful samplings from Stellar, a mother-and-daughter-owned company offering irresistible vegan pretzels with bold flavors. This tabling will be held in the café on Tuesday, March 10 from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Items will be available for purchase.

This month, be sure to join us for an exciting "Meet the Community Manager" session! At this tabling, you will have the opportunity to chat with the 11 Madison Avenue (EMA) Community Manager to learn more about the upcoming activities planned for this month, and to also suggest ideas for future events. All attendees will be entered into a raffle for a special prize!

We will meet at the tables in front of the café and G elevator bank on Tuesday, March 10 from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. See you there!

Whether you're here for the prizes or some old-fashioned fun, join us for an afternoon of big laughs and even bigger wins during classic bingo! We will meet in Toronto Room A on Wednesday, March 11 from 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Spots are limited, so please be sure to register below to secure your spot:

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In honor of Easter and in collaboration with MOSAIC's Cultural Awareness Stream (CAS), we are thrilled to host a cheerful Easter Egg Hunt this month! Keep your eyes peeled for colorful eggs, enjoy friendly competition, and don't forget - there will be festive prizes along the way! We will meet on Tuesday, March 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

To join the fun, please kindly meet us in Toronto Room A on Floor 2B promptly at 11:30 a.m. Spots are limited, so please register below to secure your spot:

Sign Up Here

Since 1989, Shoe Repair & Shine has offered an abundance of onsite services to EMA, including patent leather clean-up, shoe dyeing, and shoe stretching! A wide variety of related products are also available for sale, such as suede renewal spray, leather conditioner, insoles, and shoe trees. Shoe Repair & Shine is located in EMA’s lobby in front of the 25 St/Park Ave S entrance. For service, please visit Monday – Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. For more information, you can contact Shoe Repair & Shine’s office at 212.325.7610, or mobile at 917.655.2931.

Look no further! Dry Cleaning & Alteration by Flatiron Tailor Shop is available for all of your dry-cleaning needs. They offer competitive dry cleaning prices, alteration services, and free pickup and delivery. In addition, State and Liberty suits also receive a 15% off discount. Dry Cleaning & Alteration by Flatiron Tailor Shop is open Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. and is conveniently located onsite next to the shoeshine in front of the 25 St/Park Ave S entrance. For further details, please call 551.574.4699