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Craft An Edible Holiday Classic From The Comforts Of Your Home Symbolism features prominently throughout the holiday season. When walking around in December, or even earlier, individuals can’t help but notice lighting displays, decked out Christmas trees in town centers and other symbols that are synonymous with the holiday season. Gingerbread houses may or may not be on public display, but these impressive constructions are yet another notable sign that the holiday season has arrived. As families prepare to celebrate the holiday season, they can work together to create this impressive, and edible, “Gingerbread House” courtesy of Lines+Angles. Gingerbread House Makes 8 servings or 1 house For the house: 3¼ cups all-purpose flour, plus extra as needed 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon ground ginger
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¾ teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature ¾ cup molasses, warmed 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For the frosting: 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, plus extra as needed 1½ tablespoons meringue powder 1 to 2 tablespoons warm water To decorate: assorted colorful candies, sugared chocolate candies, round peppermint candies, candy canes, etc. 1. For the gingerbread: Combine the flour, corn starch, spices, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Stir well and set aside. 2. Beat the softened butter with the molasses and vanilla in a separate mixing bowl until pale and creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes. 3. Beat in the flour mixture in 4 additions, mixing well
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13. To decorate: Using the frosting as ‘glue,’ assemble the chimney using the 4 even rectangles of gingerbread. Let dry and set. 14. Start to assemble the rest of the house by glueing the pieces together as per the image, attaching the front and back of the house to the sides before attaching the roof in place. Let set dry and set at each building interval. 15. Once the sections are dry, pipe more frosting onto the edges of the roof and down their sides, shaped as icicles. 16. When the chimney is set, attach it to the top, cutting the pieces to fit if necessary, and decorating the outside with frosting. 17. To decorate: Attach the assorted candies to the house, decorating the roof with a tiled pattern using the frosting. 18. Let the house dry and set until ready to serve. Preparation time: 2 hours Cooling time: 2 hours, 15 minutes Total time: 4 hours, 15 minutes Difficulty: Difficult Tips: Some of the gingerbread pieces will bake quicker than others depending on their size; keep an eye on them and remove from the oven when ready. Meringue powder is available online or from specialty cookware stores.
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Tips To Ensure Road Trips Are Safe And Stress-Free With the holidays fastapproaching, families near and far are planning their festive gatherings. Many people will head home for the holidays this year, and the vast majority will take to the highway to do so. The U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics says the Thanksgiving and Christmas/New Year’s holiday periods are among the busiest for long-distance travel. The highways will be busy with motorists crisscrossing the country to visit loved ones. Holiday travel may require covering a long distance in a limited amount of time. Finding ways to be efficient in regard to time management can reduce stress and improve safety. Travel at night If you can safely manage it, you may experience considerably less traffic in the evening hours than during other times of day. In addition, if kids are in tow, they may sleep much of the way, helping to reduce the number of times they ask, “Are we there yet?” Share driving responsibilities with another person so that each driver can take a break to prevent drowsy driving.
Get a vehicle maintenance check No one wants to get stranded on the side of the road with a car filled with gifts and treats. It’s well worth the investment to have a mechanic give a vehicle a checkup prior to leaving. Get an oil change even if it’s a little early to do so. Look at tire tread wear and ensure that you have the right tires for the road conditions where you’ll be headed.
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leaving so you have a plan for making stops in safe areas. Stock the car While presents may be taking up valuable real estate, pack a cooler with snacks and beverages to help reduce how many times you need to get off the highway. Also, games or other forms of entertainment can keep children occupied on long trips. Slow down in inclement weather The holiday meal can be reheated if you’re late, so don’t feel compelled to speed or drive erratically when the weather is stormy. It’s not worth the risk of getting into an accident that can cause serious injuries. Travelers United, a nonprofit organization that represents all travelers, also warns that quick storms that pop up after a long dry spell can immediately make road surfaces extremely slippery. Use caution. Planning and preparation are essential to getting home safely this holiday season.
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• Treat dispenser: It isn’t possible to be home with their pets all of the time. A dispenser that can be programmed to offer treats at certain intervals or connected to an app that enables a person to release one at the push of a button
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Celebrants owe the joy of the holiday season to various components. Decor and giftgiving go a long way toward making December a joyous time of year. Holiday films also do their part to make the season so special. Many people have their own favorite holiday films, and the following are some that can engage viewers who are young or simply young at heart. “A Christmas Story” Released in 1983, this
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1 cup raisins ½ cup chopped celery ¼ cup diced apple ¼ cup diced onion ¾ teaspoon salt 1 /8 teaspoon pepper 3 cups chicken stock ¾ cup melted butter ¼ cup heavy cream Cumberland Sauce: 1½ cups beef stock ¾ cup port wine ¾ cup red wine vinegar 3 shallots, peeled and chopped 1 tablespoon crushed black peppercorns 3 oranges, juiced
1. Place goose in a large pot. Add water to cover and stir in the sea salt. Refrigerate overnight. 2. Preheat oven to 450°F. 3. Remove goose from water and drain well. Remove all innards and trim excess fat from the tail. Rub inside cavity with lemon juice. Place apple, potato, orange and celery inside the body cavity. Truss the bird like a turkey. 4. Place the goose in the preheated 450°F oven. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Cook 20 to 25 minutes per pound. Baste the goose every half hour with the Basting Syrup. 5. Carve goose and serve with Stuffing and Cumber land sauce. Basting Syrup: 6. Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Stuffing: 7. Preheat oven to 350°F. 8. Coarsely chop the chest nuts and put in a large bowl. Add the stuffing mix, raisins, celery, apple, onion and salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Pour in the chicken stock, butter and cream and mix until evenly moistened. 9. Transfer to a baking dish and bake until the top is browned and crisp, about 1 hour. Cumberland Sauce: 10. In a saucepan, combine the stock, port, vinegar, shallots, peppercorns and orange juice. Bring to a boil, cook until reduced by 2⁄3, about 25 minutes. Strain and refrigerate. Serve cold over roast goose.