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WEDNESDAY
11.23.16 Volume 16 Issue 9
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COOKING ON DEADLINE: Chewy Molasses Cookies BY KATIE WORKMAN Associated Press
Holidays equal platters and tins of festive-looking cookies. Cookies with colored icing, cookies with sprinkles, cookies with fillings, cookies with layers. An artistic cookie display is a thing of beauty, that I'll not argue, but I'll reach past the whole lot if I see a flat, modest, quiet molasses cookie. This is my cookie, not much to look at compared to its flashy holiday brethren, but pliant and spice-scented and, to my mind, kind of perfect.
Because the butter is melted in this recipe, you can just as easily mix them up with a spoon or a rubber spatula as an electric mixer. And also go for dark brown sugar, which contains more . molasses! Don't overbake these cookies (unless you want crispy molasses cookies — then go right ahead and add another couple of minutes). They will keep for three or four days in an airtight container. And they are good contenders for shipping; separate layers with wax or parchment paper, place additional SEE RECIPE PAGE 6
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WHAT’S UP WESTSIDE ..................PAGE 2 LETTER TO THE EDITOR ..............PAGE 5 COMMUNITY BRIEFS ......................PAGE 7 PUZZLES AND STUFF ....................PAGE 9 MAN ON THE STREET ....................PAGE 10
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The people of Santa Monica give back MARINA ANDALON Meals on Wheels operates in various communities throughout the country. There are over 5,000 independently run local programs and one happens to reside in Santa Monica. Meals on Wheels West is located at 1823 Michigan Ave and has been a certified nutrition program since 1999. They continue their dedication to nourishing people’s lives by serving them a hot lunch, snack and a cold dinner. This program would not be possible if it was not for the volunteers who go out on the road and deliver food. “I was assigned by my nutri-
tion professor to go volunteer and I became hooked,” said Santa Monica College student Alexandra Franke. “I think everyone in the community should participate and try it out. The program has opened my eyes to what Santa Monica really looks like and this is one of the easiest ways to give back.” Franke wanted to do more, she suggested the idea of volunteering on Thanksgiving rather than spending hours and money on a big fancy dinner. “I was happy that my family was on board with this idea,” said Franke. “I am looking forward to going on the routes with my fam-
ily and wishing people a happy Thanksgiving along with some delicious food.” Speaking of the food, Meals on Wheels changed their menu a bit. Making the food holiday friendly. Meals on Wheels West Executive Director, Chris Baca explains the meals need to be nutritious and healthy for our clients so we watch the portion size. He said, “This year we will be serving Turkey breast, gravy, dressing, green beans, low sodium corn bread, mash potatoes, fresh fruit salad and a low sugar pumpkin pie.” SEE GIVING PAGE 5
PAL HOST 3 ON 3 photos taken by Marina Andalon
Friday Nov.19 the SMPD Guardians basketball team played in a 3 on 3 tournamatet at PAL.
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