SIMPLE PANCAKES FROM SCRATCH
Inspired by The New York Times
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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?” 3. Add some butter or oil to the skillet. If the butter foams or oil shimmers, the temperature is correct. Pour in a pancake of any size, cooking until bubbles form, about 2–4 minutes. 4. Flip and cook other side for 2–4 minutes. Serve warm. • 2 eggs • 1 3/4 cups milk • Un alted butter or canola oil, t gre se skillet
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! 1. Heat a griddl or skillet to medium-low. 2 In a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients (including sugar if you like a sweeter pancake). In a separate bowl, beat eggs into milk. Gently stir the liquid ingredients into the dry ones. Mix only until fl ur is moistened. Clumps are fine. Directions • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 2 tsp baking powder • 1/4 tsp salt • 1 tbsp sugar, optional
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.
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8TH ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE
YOU HAVE THE BEST LAUGH! It puts an extra pep in your step when someone gives you a compliment, doesn’t it? Jan. 24 is National Compliment Day, and we’re going out of our way to tell people how awesome they are. Here are a few tips for giving a winning compliment. • Be genuine. People can tell when a compliment is forced, so find something you truly value about the other person. • Focus on skills or personality rather than physical attributes. Compliment a coworker’s excellent handwriting, a friend’s impeccable sense of style, or your sister’s ability to know what you’re feeling and when that thoughtful text will turn your day around. • Compliment someone you don’t know. Make someone’s day by letting them know you notice how great they are. Kindness is contagious, so by giving a compliment, you’re contributing to a kinder world. My, aren’t you awesome! You’re Best! th
Thank you so much to everyone who participated in our 8th Annual Food Drive! This year was another success, and we cannot wait to make this delivery to the Friendship Coalition in Emmett.
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