RealtyOne Group - December 2018

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Santa: Provider of Joy or Hardcore Criminal? You Be the Judge

Every year, we look forward to jolly St. Nicholas coming down the chimney with a bag full of gifts. The good kids of the world lie in their beds at night, wide-eyed and filled with palpable excitement. Hope

fills each home as the promises of morning await. Night goes on and eyes get heavy, and children eventually succumb to sleep, creating

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the time for Santa to fulfill his role. His sleigh gently touches down on the frost-covered rooftops of homes across the world, and without recourse for his actions, he breaks in, eats your food, leaves you with a bunch of sweaters that will need to be returned, and signs off for the evening. It makes you wonder if this Santa character is a gift-giver or a criminal? Here are three crimes he should be charged with. BREAKING AND ENTERING Most of us would view a stranger entering our home as a threat and a direct violation of the law. Just because Santa doesn’t come in through the front door doesn’t mean his actions are legal. The law defines breaking and entering as “the criminal act of entering a residence or other enclosed property without authorization.” Sounds pretty sketchy if you ask us. SPEEDING If you’re under the assumption that this guy with eight reindeer is flying around the world in one night and not breaking local sound ordinances or speed limits, we don’t buy it. The only place Santa wouldn’t get a speeding ticket is on the autobahn, so we encourage everyone on the roads late at night to watch out for this speed demon — who could be going in excess of a 1,000 mph — and report him. Especially if he’s had too much sherry. DUI Lore in England has locals leaving out mince pies and sherry, not cookies and milk for St. Nick. With over 25 million homes in the U.K., that much alcohol is bound to make for one wild ride. The legal blood alcohol level in Idaho is 0.08, and we’re about 5,000 miles from London. With how fast Santa can fly, it’s not a stretch to assume he would still be intoxicated by the time he touched down on the first homes of the Treasure Valley. You can stop him from harming anyone by dialing 477 for the Idaho State Police.

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Buttery

roasted chestnuts

2 pounds fresh chestnuts, unpeeled

2 teaspoons kosher salt, or more to taste

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2–3 sprigs rosemary

Pinch of freshly ground nutmeg

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1. Heat oven to 450 F. 2. Place a large sheet of foil on a rimmed baking sheet. 3. On a large, flat workspace, place chestnuts flat side down. Using a sharp knife, carve an X on the rounded side of each chestnut. 4. In a large bowl of hot water, soak chestnuts for 1 minute. 5. Pat dry and transfer to a medium bowl. Add rosemary, butter, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Toss to coat and transfer to baking sheet. Arrange in a single layer. Gather the edges of the foil together, leaving an opening at the top.

6. Roast until peels curl up, about 30–45 minutes. 7. Transfer to a platter and serve while hot or warm.

Regardless of the laws Santa might be breaking, everyone at Realty ONE Group Professionals wishes you a wonderful and happy holiday season.

Inspired by Bon Appétit

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