CLASSIC VEGAN DOUGHNUTS
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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! • 1/4 cup vegan margarine • 1/2 cup soy milk • 2 tbsp sunflower oil, plus more for frying • 2 cups plain flour
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?” • 1/2 cup baker’s sugar, divided • 1 tsp baking powder • 1/2 tsp salt
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
1. In a small pot, melt margarine over medium heat. 2. Once melted, stir in soy milk and sunflower oil. Once combined, take off heat and set aside. 3. In a l rge bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt. Once mixed, combine with margarine mixtur until thick. 4. Using your hands, roll dough into flat circles and press a hole through the center. JOKES DAD What animal is always at a baseball game? A bat
5. In a pan, heat more sunflower oil to at least 360 F and no more than 375 F. 6. Gently add doughnuts to the oil and fry for 3–5 minutes on each side. 7. Once fried, place doughnuts on paper towels to soak up excess oil. 8. Roll doughnuts in remaining sugar and enjoy!
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Where Did the Mule Deer Go? Facts Our location is a unique one, right on the edge of the mountains and high desert. Being this close to both, we get to see things in nature that folks a hundred miles north or south just don’t. Other times we
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see species that slowly migrate. And we don’t just mean birds; did you know that mule deer have seasonal movement patterns as well? Like many species, they head for the lowlands during winter, but in summer, they go back to the cool hills instead of sweating it out down below! As you can guess, our location
The Swimming Pool It is important to brush your teeth after swimming in a chlorinated pool. Some swimming pools have extra high chlorine levels that can weaken your teeth. Stay Hydrated We don’t think too much about saliva and that’s probably okay, but it’s an important defense against decay and bad breath. Staying hydrated protects your gums and helps to prevent tooth decay. Smile There are lots of reasons to smile all summer long. Evidence suggests that smiling reduces stress and helps your heart. So show those teeth! Brush twice a day, floss daily, and smile big.You'll feel better when you do.
means mule deer cross our path going both ways. Summer is heating up, so you can expect to see them coming our way. Just don’t expect them to stay because it may be too hot for them here come August. And of course, as they move around, watch for deer in the roads!
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