B ecome a T reasure H unter ! Essential Metal Detecting Gear
You don’t have to be Indiana Jones to be a treasure hunter — and you certainly don’t have to go very far from home to do it, either. Beneath your feet could be countless treasures with both historic and intrinsic value, and metal detecting is a great hobby to bring them to the surface. In order to do that, though, you’ll need the proper tools to go along with your metal detector and ensure that you make the most of your hunt. Electronic Pinpointer If your metal detector gets nine-tenths of the way to whatever you’ve dug up, your electronic pinpointer will get you that last tenth. This tool is meant to narrow the scope of your search once you’ve dug your hole and save you some time and effort. Headphones Different types of metal will cause your detector to emit distinct tones, and you’ll be able to hear these tones better without the distraction
of background noise. Plus, in public places like beaches or parks, some people might not be very pleased by the constant beeping if you don’t have headphones. Shovel(s) The ideal type of shovel depends on a few different factors. If the find is deeper down, you might want a bigger shovel to start out. If it’s closer to the surface, a metal trowel might do the trick. If you’re on the beach, you’ll want a sand scoop. Just remember to refill all your holes once you’ve recovered your find. Pouch Many “detectorists” will bring something with them that they can put all of their buried treasure in. It’s a good way to ensure that you don’t lose anything you find. Rechargeable Batteries Don’t let a pair of dead batteries ruin the rest of
your hunt! Always have some spare batteries with you so if the batteries that you’re using die, you can still leave no treasure unexcavated. While you may not find buried pirate treasure or a massive gold nugget to cushion your retirement fund, you may find it is a great opportunity to spend some time outdoors and learn some interesting history about wherever it is you’re detecting.
S trawberry M ango P aletas
Inspired by Food & Wine Magazine
INGREDIENTS • 1 1/4 cups
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt • 2 medium ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, and chopped
strawberries, chopped • 1/2 cup granulated sugar • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
DIRECTIONS
1. In a saucepan, toss strawberries with 1/4 cup sugar and let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes. 2. Add 1/4 cup water and bring to a simmer over moderate heat. Cook strawberries until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. 3. Remove from heat and stir in 1 tablespoon of lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Let cool completely, about 45 minutes. 4. Meanwhile, in a blender, purée mangoes with 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons lime juice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until smooth. Scrape into a medium bowl and clean the blender. Then, purée strawberry mixture until smooth. 5. Into 8 3-ounce ice pop molds, spoon 2 tablespoons mango purée. Add 2 tablespoons strawberry purée to each mold, then top with remaining mango purée, leaving 1/2 inch between filling and top of mold. 6. Using a small knife, gently swirl layers together. 7. Insert ice pop sticks and freeze until solid. 8. Dip molds in hot water for a few seconds, then unmold paletas and serve immediately. 3 770-744-1855
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