Sherwood Community Advantage Magazine November 2022

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History of Pumpkin Pie: In Pumpkin Pie We Crust

By Donovan Darling, Staff Writer

Pumpkin Pie is perhaps more American than Apple Pie, but where on Earth did this spiced and crusted orange squash custard come from? Pumpkins were first grown in Central America in 5500 B.C. and were one of the first foods brought back from the New World by European explorers. The first mention of pumpkins dates back to 1536, and they were regularly grown in England within a few years and called “pumpions,” based on the French word “pompon,” the derivation of “pompom” which refers to a chrysanthemum or dahlia’s rounded flowers.

Current data suggests pumpkin pie dates back almost 400 years. A French cookbook from 1653 has a recipe that instructs chefs to boil a pumpkin in milk, strain, and place in a crust. In the 1670 edition of “Gentlewoman’s Companion”, English writer Hannah Woolley suggests a pie be filled with varied layers of apple and pumpkin, sweet marjoram, thyme, and spiced rosemary. A crust, however, sounds like it was optional. One New England recipe detailed using a hollowed-out pumpkin, filling it with sweet spiced milk, and cooking it right in a fire; an English variant recipe included sliced apples.

England’s pie culture is legendary, known for making complex pastries for centuries. It’s likely that the Pilgrims who sailed for America on the Mayflower in 1620 were familiar with pumpkins, both as fruit and dessert, as well as the Indigenous tribe of the Wampanoag, who helped these Pilgrims survive their first year in the Plymouth Colony. A year after their arrival, on what has become known as the first Thanksgiving, 50 colonists and 90 Wampanoag celebrated the harvest for three whole days, and pumpkins were likely part of that meal.

By the 18th century, pumpkin pie was a common dish for Thanksgiving, as the holiday had become important in New England. The Connecticut town of Colchester famously postponed Thanksgiving a whole week because they lacked the molasses to make pumpkin pies. Later in 1796, Amelia Simmons’ cookbook

“American Cookery” included two pumpkin pie recipes, one which is very similar to the custard version we know today.

Interestingly, pumpkin pie gained political significance when abolitionists, for whom pumpkin pie was a common dish in New England, featured it in their novels and poems. Abolitionist Lydia Maria Child ended her 1842 poem about a New England Thanksgiving with the line: “Hurra for the pumpkin pie!” Abolitionist Sarah Josepha Hale rallied for decades for Thanksgiving to become a national holiday, featuring pumpkin pie in her 1827 anti-slavery novel Northwood: “yet the pumpkin pie occupied the most distinguished niche” among a table full of desserts.

When Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863, many Confederates saw it as a further imposition of Yankee traditions. Following the Civil War, Thanksgiving and pumpkin pie spread across the country and was written about in many women’s magazines.

Libby’s, a Chicago meat-canning company, began producing canned pumpkin in 1929, which became essential to every household on Thanksgiving and replaced the labor-intensive task of roasting and straining fresh pumpkin. And the rest was history. Grown for 7,500 years and baked for nearly 400 years, pumpkin pie has come a long way to arrive in cans on pantry shelves and in grocery store bakeries. When enjoying a delicious slice of pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving, consider its long and winding history and the countless individuals who had a hand in its creation: French and English pastry chefs, early colonists, the Indigenous, magazine editors, housewives, abolitionists, and even Abraham Lincoln.

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BUILDING COMMUNITY AT UNITY

By Dennis McNabb, Contributing Writer Photography by Lee Gochenour

Unity Laundromat is locally owned by Richard and Naila Lundstrom. Purchased in 2016 and entrenched in the belief that we must all work together to build a strong community, they aptly renamed the laundromat Unity. To them, Unity is not just a laundromat but a communal space to get to know your neighbor, sit and read a book from the sharing library, or enter to win one of the customer appreciation raffle prizes that are often given.

With the idea of customer comfort in mind, they completely renovated the facility into a comfortable, clean, and welcoming environment. With fresh paint, new signage, new machines, additional lighting, folding space, and seating areas, Unity was transformed. They have provided customers with the largest selection of washers, dryers, and folding tables in the area! For those with large comforters

and sleeping bags, they have large capacity machines which can accommodate extra large loads. There is plenty of seating, vending machines for snacks or soap, and free Wi-Fi! Unity is cleaned twice daily; once during the day and a deep clean every night.

All Unity machines are manufactured by Speed Queen, one of the industry’s leaders in top-of-the-line machines. These high end and innovative machines are eco-friendly and no longer rely on the need for coins. While coins are still an additional option on some machines, all machines can run on credit/ debit card or the Unity laundromat Fascard! No more pockets full of quarters! Even more impressively, the Fascard allows customers to accrue points towards free services. In addition to the Fascard app, customers can see which machines are available, track the status of their load, and even receive notifications when their loads are complete.

Richard and Naila are active members of the community. They support various local non-profits such as Just Compassion and the TTSD Foundation. Next time you do laundry, come down to Unity Laundromat and become part of the Unity family!

Unity Laundromat is a locally owned and operated business with two locations in Tigard; one at 11945 SW Pacific Hwy, Ste 123 (Tigard Plaza) and the other at 14305 SW Pacific Hwy (Canterbury Square). Both locations are open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. and can be reached at 503-894-5819.

Portland’s #1 Golf Simulator

By Dennis McNabb , Contributing Writer

While some may argue that being outdoors is essential to the golf experience, the reality here in the Northwest is that the weather doesn’t often cooperate. Who but the most diehard fanatics choose to brave the cold, the wind, and the rain? And even among those, who enjoys it? For most, the clubs get stashed in the garage and don’t see the light of day for months. But what if there was an alternative? What if you could enjoy all of the best elements of your favorite game year-round, warm and dry inside, and the course, pro shop, and country club were all within a stone’s throw? Well, you can experience all of that and more at Envision Golf!

President and owner, Marcel Newsome, along with his business partners, have toiled, researched extensively, and spared no expense to bring you the most fully immersive experience on the market. I had the pleasure of speaking with Marcel, and not only was he one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet, but his enthusiasm, pride, and passion for the business was contagious. Envision Golf isn’t the

only indoor golf facility in Oregon, but with 10 simulator hitting bays, it is the largest and the best! And it’s locally owned and operated.

There are numerous factors which set Envision Golf apart from the pack, but first and foremost is their technology. Their Golfzon simulators have won Golf Digest’s Editor’s Choice Award for the past 5 consecutive years! The graphics are phenomenal, and their unique

fast-action camera system–which tracks the actual dimples in the ball to calculate spin, speed, etc.–is the most accurate available. And there’s no lag time! Additionally, the hitting floor moves to match the undulations of the course. The platform actually tilts up to 15 degrees in any direction based on the course’s topography. Bunkers and rough are also represented with a deeper hitting surface. It’s as close as you’ll get to being on the actual course, with the exception of chasing your ball. Everything here is teed up automatically!

Besides their superior technology and unparalleled level of immersion, Envision Golf provides the added benefit of also being an upscale sports bar. Conveniently located at the Bridgeport Village shopping center, they have a delicious food menu, a full bar, 4 beers on tap, and an atmosphere of inclusivity–people from all walks

of life can feel comfortable coming in for dinner or drinks even when they’re not golfing. 10 TVs exhibit nonstop sports action and provide fun for the whole family. And because you’re not on the fairway with the marshal breathing down your neck, beginners can feel much more at ease learning and perfecting their swing. Sign up for their Integral Golf Academy and receive all levels of instruction, from beginners to pros. Quit fighting with Mother Nature!

Instead, stay warm, stay dry, and eat, drink, and play golf at Envision Golf! Go online to book a tee time, learn

more about the academy, plan a private/ corporate party, or join a league.

Envision Golf is located at 18039 SW Lower Boones Ferry Rd. in Tigard. Check out their website, envisiongolf.com, for more info. Or give Customer Outreach Manager Kayda Lacy a call for more info or assistance at 503-388-9770.

By Donovan Darling, Staff Writer

Addams Family Values (1993)

“Don’t I deserve love... and jewelry?” A Thanksgiving movie celebrating family while razzing the holiday’s origins in dark comedic fashion. In this unpredictable and brilliant satire, Uncle Fester (Christopher Lloyd) falls in love with a murderous gold digger (Joan Cusack) who quickly turns him against his own family. This classic “us vs. them” movie is ridiculous, dark, and a heartwarming look at a family’s idiosyncrasies. Starring the above, plus Anjelica Huston, Raúl Juliá, Christina Ricci, and more. Rated PG-13 for violence and mature themes.

Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973)

“What kind of Thanksgiving dinner is this? Where’s the turkey, Chuck?”

Primetime Emmy-winner, cute, heartwarming, and instructive like all Peanuts. After Peppermint Patty invites herself to

Charlie Brown’s Thanksgiving, he decides to have an all-kids feast much to his culinary dismay. Chuck does his best with Snoopy and Woodstock’s help, but of course there’s drama, reconciliation, and dinner and pumpkin pie at Grandma’s. Unrated due to its age, but a solid G. Son in Law (1993)

“You guys have chickens? I love chickens! Are they extra crispy or original recipe?” A quintessential ‘90s movie, with Pauly Shore, Carla Gugino, Lane Smith, and Brendan Fraser. In this wacky culture clash romp, a farmgirl comes home from college for Thanksgiving and brings her best friend home, a wacky party animal and city slicker. It’s goofy, cheesy, and ridiculous. Love it or hate it, it’s Pauly Shore. Rated a strong PG-13 for innuendo and language.

Freebirds (2013)

“Do you know what “hypothetically” means?” “ No, but I can imagine a scenario where I might.” From the creators of Monster House and Tale of Despereaux , and voiced by Amy Poehler, George Takei, Owen Wilson, and Woody Harrelson, this is a cute

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and family-friendly Thanksgiving flick. About two turkeys time-traveling back to the first Thanksgiving so they can take themselves off the menu, it’s bright and colorful, star-studded, and plays on words and pop culture. It won’t change your life but it will make you and your kids laugh. Rated PG.

The Humans (2021)

“The horror stories for the monsters are about the humans.”

Melding psychological drama and horror, and set almost entirely in a cramped and gross Manhattan apartment, this is a different albeit entertaining Thanksgiving movie. As a metaphor for the guests’ own anxiety and secrets which are revealed over the film, the apartment has a life of its own, from creaky walls and floors, swinging doors, eerie shadows, and flickering lights which eventually go all black. It’s emotional, haunting, incredibly written and acted. Rated R for language and mature themes.

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Our Missing Hearts

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Invisible

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Our favorite new middle-grade graphic novel is a fun “Breakfast Club” remake revealing how things are not always what they seem and assumptions can cause harm. “Invisible” by Christina Diaz Gonzalez & Gabriela Epstein follows five very different students forced together to complete community service. They find they may just have more in common than they thought.

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