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We’re taking another step back in time this month, all the way to the years 1977 and ‘78 — when the Yankees won back-to-back World Series Championships. This was a time of transition and upheaval, both in New York and around the world. But while everything certainly wasn’t bright and cheery 43 years ago, there were moments of unity and discovery. Indeed, the 1977 Yankees victory over the LA Dodgers in Game 6 of the World Series has been famously credited as a pivotal moment for our city. Occurring in the same year as the infamous blackout that spanned five burrows, the several building fires that devastated the Bronx, and during a decade when our crime rate was astronomical, New York really needed a win. And the Bronx Bombers delivered, with Reggie Jackson hitting three consecutive home runs on just three pitches. The city came together and would rally for another championship victory the following year. In the musical world, plenty of changes were happening. Elvis Presley played his last concert, Fleetwood Mac released their award-winning album “Rumors,” and disco and punk rose to dominate the youth music scene. The rise of portable cassette players amplified the popularity of these genres, though Sony’s Walkman with its innovative headphone jack was still a few years away from reaching U.S. shores. 1977 also saw the release of “Star Wars,” igniting a worldwide love of the galaxy far, far away and sparking a new era of science fiction. In the world of science fact, the Commodore PET, the first personal computer, was released. And among all this, a little company named Apple would be incorporated the same year. Striped sweaters, straight-legged jeans, and bright colors may have been in fashion in the late ‘70s, but the release of “Grease” in 1978 definitely highlighted a nostalgia for the greaser styles of an earlier generation. Fittingly enough, the styles, movies, and music of the 1970s would become iconic in their own right, harkened back to by future generations who grew up with the legacy of this defining decade. The Transformative Late ‘70s FIRES, YANKEES, AND RUMORS
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Recipe of the Month:
Inspired by TasteOfHome.com
EASY DEVILED EGGS
While the kids hunt for Easter eggs in the yard, whip up this easy deviled egg recipe for a hearty snack that’s sure to satisfy any craving.
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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Salt, paprika, garlic powder, and pepper, to taste 12 large eggs, hard-boiled Fresh parsley, minced, and paprika for garnish
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp dried parsley flakes
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1/2 tsp dill weed
1/2 tsp fresh chives, minced
1/2 tsp ground mustard
DIRECTIONS
1. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, milk, parsley flakes, dill, chives, mustard, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix well and set aside. 2. Cut eggs lengthwise and remove yolks carefully to preserve egg whites. 3. In a small bowl, mash yolks. 4. Mix mashed yolks with mayonnaise mixture. 5. Spoon or pipe the mixture back into the egg whites. 6. Garnish with fresh parsley and paprika. Refrigerate before serving.
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