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MOUNTAIN RANGES Surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, we don’t have to go far to find mountaintop winter activities. If skiing or tubing is your idea of winter fun, Bogus Basin is just a short drive away, and heading to McCall makes a fun weekend getaway. ... AND RIVERS Not only are we surrounded by the Payette and Boise rivers, Idaho is also home to the deepest gorge in North America: Hells Canyon. Take that, Arizona! California is the first place that comes to our minds when someone mentions redwood forests, but did you kn w that our state is home t the biggest redwood tree i North America east of the Cascades-Sierras? Called King Cedar because of its massive size, this tree is a 3,000-year-old Western Red Cedar outside the tiny town of Elk River, Idaho.
GOOD CHEER Beer lovers, rejoice! Idaho is the world’s largest hop producer, and more and more people are taking advantage of our agricultural bounty by opening breweries in the Treasure Valley. Share a few of these treasures with visiting family members and their only question will be “How did we not come here sooner?” How did it get so big? A stream runs right underneath the tree’s trunk, giving it its own consistent water source. If you want to see this giant for yourself, the trip to Elk Riv r is a 6-hour drive from the Tr asure Valley. Located withi the Naez Perce-Clearwat r National Forest, the Giant Cedar trailhead is paved and accessible, making it a great sight to see in t e Idaho Panhandle. While you’re there, check out some of the spectacular waterfalls nearby. For more information, visit www.fs.usda.gov/r carea/ nezperc clearwater. Add this adventure to your must-see list for 2018!
Out-of-town relatives who are visiting for the holidays might wonder what makes Emmett so special. But we already know the Treasure Valley is full of gems — and we don’t just mean the rocks. Here are some additional reasons Emmett and The Gem State are great. WE’VE GOT SUNSHINE On average, we have 210 sunny days per year. Compare that to 144 rainy days in Portland and we can feel pretty happy about all our free vitamin D.
GEM STATE WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE • Freezeout Challenge Where: Gem County Fairgrounds When: January 20, 2018 • Idaho Remodeling and Design Show Where: Boise Centre When: January 27-28, 2018
Elkin’s 6th annual ... food drive!
RASPBERRY WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE SLOW COOKER
We collected over 1,000 pounds for our 6th Annual Food Drive! Thank you to everyone who helped make this year a success! All donations collected were sent to the Friendship Coalition in Emmett.
Ingredients
• 1 cup white chocolate chips • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk • 2 cups heavy cream, divided • 3 cups milk (any variety will do)
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar • 1 teaspoon vanilla • 4 tablespoons raspberry liqueur or syrup
Instructions
1. In a slow cooker, combine white chocolate chips, condensed milk, 1 cup cream, and milk. Cover and heat on low about 2 hours. 2. In a large bowl, mix remaining 1 cup cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla. 3. Using a hand or stand mixer, whip until stiff peaks form. 4. Serve mugs of hot chocolate with about 1 tablespoon of raspberry liqueur or syrup to taste and a dollop of whipped cream.
(Recipe inspired by SlowCookerGourmet.net.)
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