As the nation faces a second surge in coronavirus cases, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging Americans to avoid travel and gatherings for the holiday. While it might not feel like the most traditional of times for everyone spending the day at home, adding a few “baked” goods to the menu can go a long way. Thus, the Emerald has put … [Read more...] about 5 Recipes for the Perfect Stay-at-Home Danksgiving
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Grinch Poops Holiday Dessert
One package of Mint Oreos 8 ounces of Cream Cheese Chocolate Chips Large ziplock bag Pot and Pan Freezer Empty bag of Oreos into ziplock bag. Crush Oreos. Add cream cheese to crushed cookies. Roll mixture into balls. Melt chocolate chips (in pot sitting over pan of hot water). Roll each dessert ball into the melted … [Read more...] about Grinch Poops Holiday Dessert
Santa Medicates
Story and Photos By Sharon Letts Santa sat upright and felt a pang in the small of his back. He tapped the GPS for a response. It never worked above this blanket of the redwood curtain. Hugging the coast, Santa used the ocean to keep him heading toward Humboldt and some much needed relief. Humboldt County’s seat of Eureka stood out in the darkness, as he made his way around … [Read more...] about Santa Medicates
Holiday Custard Egg Nog
Egg Nog serves 4 - 6 Custard 1 c Whole milk 1 c Heavy Cream ½ Vanilla Bean Split or 2 tsp extract 4 Lg Egg yolks 1/3 c Sugar ¼ t ground cloves Pinch of Salt Bring milk, cream and vanilla to a simmer. Let steep, covered, for 15 min. If using a vanilla bean, scrape out seeds and discard the pod. Whisk egg yolks, sugar and salt in a medium bowl. Bring milk … [Read more...] about Holiday Custard Egg Nog
Dia de los Muertos
Dia de los Muertos By Jeri Vigil October marks the beginning of the holiday season. With the last day of summer passing a few weeks ago it’s time to fall back. Like clockwork, I’m ready to run through the pumpkin patch, get chased by zombies in the corn maze at Christies Ranch in Blue Lake, and start dreaming up a costume for my personal favorite American holiday, … [Read more...] about Dia de los Muertos
