Tasty Holiday Chocolate Mousse
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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. Directions • 10 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped • 4 tbsp butter • 4 large eggs, separated
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! • 2 tbsp granulated sugar • 1/2 cup heavy cream
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?”
1. In a medium heatproof bowl, add chocolate and butter. Set the bowl over a saucepan of barely simmering water and stir until chocolate and butter are melted and blended, then remove from heat and let cool slightly. 2. In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks until thick. Then gradually add melted chocolate mixture, stirring until blended. 3. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Then gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. 4. In another bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold egg whites and then cream into the chocolate mixture. 5. Pour into individual serving dishes and chill for 3 hours or until set.
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Why do reindeer like Beyoncé so much? She sleighs.
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Facts Tooth Fun Battle of the Bacteria Dental plaque, a sticky and colorless film of bacteria that thrives on the sugars and carbohydrates found in food, is common. As you enjoy a meal or snack, these bacteria quickly feast on the remnants, producing acids as byproducts, posing a threat to your tooth enamel. Did you know that dental plaque can start accumulating on your teeth' surfaces within 20 minutes of consuming food? That’s why it’s important to drink plenty of water after each meal and consistently brush and floss your teeth!
Fun Facts About 'The Twelve Days of Christmas' Song DID YOU KNOW? The“Twelve Days of Christmas”song, with its whimsical lyrics and catchy tune, has some fun facts that add to its charm. Here are some intriguing tidbits: • The song’s exact origins are a mystery. While it’s commonly believed to have originated in England, its roots can be traced back to the 18th-century French and English folk songs. • If you add up all the gifts received over the 12 days, you’ll get a grand total of 364 gifts, one for each day of the year, excluding Christmas. • There are numerous regional variations of the song, with different gifts and verses. For example, some versions replace the partridge with a peacock or canary.
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