OCTOBER 2021
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My Favorite Recipe: Thai Vegetarian Coconut Curry A WARM, SPICY DISH FOR A COOL, FALL DAY
Sometimes, it strikes me how obnoxious food can be, considering it’s something we need to live. Other times, I remember I do really like cooking and have a blast in the kitchen. I’m not someone who can just open up the fridge and throw whatever ingredients I have in there to make something delicious, but I am pretty good about finding new recipes when I want to switch things up. A few years ago, I realized I was bored with the recipes I did know, and I wanted something new to try. That led me to find some great dishes that I wouldn’t have discovered otherwise. I’ll share one with you — for Thai vegetarian coconut curry! — at the end of this article, both in honor of October being National Cookbook Month and just because I want everyone to have it. I first discovered this recipe during a big coconut craze I had a few years ago. My search for any recipe that included coconut, along with my love of Thai and Indian food, drew me to this recipe. I also liked that it wasn’t overly complicated, like some curry recipes. I could make it without spending a ton of money and also have lots of leftovers. Not that those leftovers stick around for very long — I always eat them too fast!
recipes that I can cook for myself, since it’s pretty easy to substitute different ingredients in the place of meat. With this curry, though, I didn’t have to substitute anything. It’s mostly a recipe for the sauce, anyway. You can put it on anything that you like, but my fillings of choice are veggies, udon noodles, and tofu.
So, without further ado, here is my favorite Thai vegetarian coconut curry recipe. You can also find it at LiveEatLearn.com!
Ingredients
• 2 14-oz cans of full-fat coconut milk
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp vegetable bouillon
• 2 tbsp chopped shallots
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
• 2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
• 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce
Directions
Since both of my parents are vegetarians, I was raised not eating meat and I still don’t to this day. I rarely feel like that’s really limited me in the
1. Heat the oil in a saucepan or wok over medium or high heat.
2. Add the shallots and ginger to the pan and cook them for a few minutes or until the shallots are translucent.
3. Then, add the curry paste and cook for a few minutes more. When you can smell it, that means it’s time to move on to the next step!
4. Add the coconut milk, bouillon, soy sauce, honey, and chili garlic sauce.
5. Finally, reduce the heat to medium and cover the pan. Let it simmer while you prepare whatever noodles, rice, veggies and tofu you want!
I hope you’ll enjoy this recipe as much as I have over the past few years. I make it at least once a month generally. Plus, with the weather getting chillier every day, what’s better than a dish that’s warm, filling, and a little bit spicy? I promise you that during these cold fall days, a good coconut curry will really hit the spot!
–Sierra Richards
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WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH PFAS?
Study Finds Toxic Contamination in Popular Makeup
You might’ve heard about the toxic makeup controversy due to the No PFAS in Cosmetics Act recently introduced into the Senate. What’s the deal with PFAS (per- and polyfluoalkyl substances)? Are they actually dangerous? Here’s what we know so far.
Prepping for the holidays is exciting and fun, but it requires tons of planning, cooking, decorating, and cleaning. To avoid getting bogged down while preparing for cheerful celebrations with friends and family, try these easy ways to get your house sparkling clean and ready to host. Roll the Ceilings When it comes to ceilings, especially if they are textured, thoroughly cleaning off dust, dander, and cobwebs can be challenging. When you use a broom, chunks typically go flying around and make a larger mess. However, if you whip out a painting roller, dampen it, and roll your ceilings just like you are painting, you are sure to get the job done! Socks on Your Hands Have you ever run a finger along a panel of your blinds and it comes up black? Blinds tend to be huge dust collectors. By throwing some socks on your hands, you can get back to clean blinds. All you have to do is find a pair of old socks, “glove up,” and dampen them. From there, if you grip each individual blind panel and slide your hand along the length of it, you will gather tons of nasty dirt and dust onto the sock. Cleaning Balls Utilizing tennis balls for your house chores may sound strange. However, when drying a bulky bed comforter in your dryer, adding a few tennis balls will ensure the stuffing does not gather all to one side. The balls help keep everything nice and even. Pillowcases and Fans Your ceiling fans collect all of the nasties — dirt, dust, bugs, and allergens. For an easy way to clean them without spreading all the grime around your home, turn to old pillowcases! Simply slip the pillowcase over each individual fan blade and then wipe. All of the debris will end up in the pillowcase itself. A clean home is the key to happy living and is paramount for hosting over the holidays. With these tricks up your sleeve, you are now a cleaning expert! YOU CAN USEWHAT TO TIDY UP?! 4 Deep-Cleaning Hacks to Prep for the Holidays
What does the research say?
A recent study published in the journal Environmental Sciences & Technology Letters revealed that over 52% of 231 popular makeup items, sold in American and Canadian markets, contained high levels of synthetic contaminants called PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” because they do not disintegrate easily in the environment or in our bodies. For many, putting on makeup is a daily ritual — which makes it extremely concerning that PFAS can bioaccumulate in bodies over time. Even worse, they have been linked to cancer, thyroid disease, liver damage, decreased fertility, and hormone disruption. The most disturbing detail, though? Of the 29 products that contained PFAS chemicals, 28 did not disclose them on the product’s label. “Some of it could be unintentional, due to manufacturing issues, but there are several products where the levels are so high, they had to be intentionally added for something like durability or water resistance, because that’s what PFAS do very well,” says study author Graham Peaslee, a professor of physics, chemistry, and biochemistry at the University of Notre Dame. Additionally, about 88% of the tested products failed to disclose any ingredients that would explain those chemical markers, despite the Food and Drug Administration requiring such explanations.
How do you avoid PFAS risk?
According to the study, the highest levels of PFAS were found in foundations (63%), waterproof mascara (82%), and long-lasting lipstick (62%). To get started, use the Skin Deep database on EWG.org to look up specific products. They have pages dedicated to specific chemicals to watch
out for, including PFAS. Ultimately, your safest bet is buying from companies that are transparent about what they put in their products and have policies against PFAS.
Please buy carefully, and if it’s important to you for cosmetics to stay safe for everyone, give your congressional representatives a call or email to support the No PFAS in Cosmetics Act!
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CORN MAZES DATE BACK TO ANCIENT GREECE? A Historical Look at This Wacky Fall Tradition
Exploring a corn maze is a great way to get outside and enjoy the fall season with friends and family — but who came up with the idea of wandering around a corn field for fun? As it turns out, outdoor mazes are an ancient tradition, and the American corn maze of the ‘90s sprouted from the mazes of 17th-century European gardens. Don’t believe it? Here’s a quick tour of corn maze history.
labyrinthine symbols have been dated to the Neolithic Age in regions as diverse as modern-day Turkey, Ireland, Greece, and India, among others” — but it’s perhaps the most famous ancient tale. If you’ve ever navigated a Halloween corn maze staffed by ghouls and ghosts, you can see the parallels!
Garden Art to Get Lost In
Mazes formed from bushes began popping up European gardens in the 17th century. They were a popular artistic feature of upper-class gardens in England, more for looking at than solving. One famous example is the half-mile-long Hampton Maze, which was planted in 1690 and still stands today. The Corn Maze: An American Invention Garden mazes eventually hopped the pond to America but didn’t become interactive puzzles until Don Frantz, Creative Director of the American Maze Company, came on the scene. In 1993, Frantz created the “first ever cornfield maze for private and public entertainment” to attract college kids in Pennsylvania. Today, every small-town corn maze is a descendant of his “Amazing Maize Maze.” To learn more about that wacky history, visit AmericanMaze.com.
The Minotaur and the Maze Have you heard of Theseus and the Minotaur? This ancient Greek legend tells the story of the hero Theseus, who ventured into an elaborate maze to kill the half-man, half-bull imprisoned there. The monstrous Minotaur was known to eat heroes, and the labyrinth was known to trap them, but Theseus managed to slay the Minotaur and find his way home with the help of a string that he unspooled as he walked. This story isn’t the first recorded example of a maze or labyrinth — according to the World History encyclopedia, “[L]abyrinths and
HALLOWEEN COOKIE PIZZA
TAKE A BREAK
Ingredients
• 1 cup candy corn • 1/2 cup chocolate chips • 1/4 cup vanilla frosting (store-bought or homemade) 4. Spread the peanut butter over the cooled cookie dough, then sprinkle on the candy corn and chocolate chips. 5. In a small bowl, microwave the frosting for 15 seconds or until liquified. 6. Drizzle the frosting over the “pizza,” slice, and serve!
• 1 roll Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 F. 2. Grease a round, 12-inch pan and line with cookie dough, ensuring the dough covers all but the outer 1/2 inch. 3. Bake for 16–20 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely.
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A Warm, Spicy Dish for a Cool, Fall Day
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Deep-Cleaning Hacks for the Holidays
Why 52% of Makeup May Be Considered Toxic
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Corn Mazes Date Back to Ancient Greece?
Halloween Cookie Pizza
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3 Haunted Destinations to Visit This October
at the Friends Home, including a little girl who moves toys and sits on the porch. The society leans into the local fascination and hosts regular walking ghost tours and ghost hunting classes. Stay a while at Hotel Monte Vista in Flagstaff, Arizona. Guests at Hotel Monte Vista have often enjoyed long stays at the downtown Flagstaff, Arizona, hotel, but not everyone leaves. Constructed in 1927, the hotel is host to a number of reported ghosts. The most well-known is an elderly woman who would spend hours rocking in the chair in her room. Today, her chair can be found moving on its own. Another popular visitor is the ghost of a bellboy who knocks on doors and announces that room service has arrived — only, no one’s there. Is there a monster in Pine Barrens, New Jersey? This one’s for those who love mysterious creatures. Pine Barrens is a mass of forested land that spreads across seven counties in New Jersey — and its most famous resident isn’t human. The Jersey Devil has a long, storied history and is said to be a combination of many animals: Its body is shaped like a kangaroo with wings. It has the head of a dog but the face of a horse. The creature is believed to have had a sickly start to life in 1735 and has stayed to haunt the forest’s inhabitants and even those who visit the area today. GHOSTS ACROSS AMERICA 3 Haunted Spots Every Ghost Believer Will Love
October is one of the best months for travel in the U.S. With mild temperatures and gorgeous, colorful leaves everywhere, there’s no better time for a cross-country road trip. Add some Halloween flair to your October vacation with these three ghostly attractions. Visit the most haunted town in the U.S. — Waynesville, Ohio. Sure, New Orleans may have a spooky past, but it doesn’t compare to Waynesville. Many residents and visitors think this Ohio town is rife with ghosts. You may hear cries to “hurry up” at The Hammel House Inn, where many tunnels for the underground railroad came through, or you could see the apparition of a businessman from the 1800s who “never checked out.” Other sources report hauntings at the town’s historical society, Museum
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